Decent Flashlight
"I’m a big fan of Kodiak flashlights, and I own almost every model you’ve made. Overall, I’m very happy with them, but I have a couple of suggestions regarding this particular light. The rotary dial used to power the flashlight on and switch between modes could be designed a little better. Whenever I carry it in my pocket, even the slightest movement can turn the dial without me noticing. More than once, I haven’t realized the light was on until it started burning my leg. Personally, I’m just not a fan of using the dial as the main power switch. One feature I’d love to see Kodiak adopt comes from the Husky 600-Lumen Compact Rechargeable Inspection Flashlight (Model #91399). It has a dedicated momentary turbo button on the opposite end of the light. You simply press and hold the button for an instant, super-bright beam, and as soon as you release it, the light turns off. There’s no cycling through modes or waiting—just a quick burst of light exactly when you need it. I actually use that Husky flashlight almost exclusively because of that feature. When I saw this Kodiak flashlight had a button on the bottom, I assumed it worked the same way. Combined with the 6,000-lumen output, that’s the main reason I bought it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find that it doesn’t function that way. Instead, a double-tap activates the high-output mode, and holding the button activates the strobe. What I’d really like is a true momentary turbo button: press for maximum brightness, release, and the light immediately turns off. I also noticed that magnets can affect the rotary dial on this flashlight, as well as the Kodiak 97149. None of these issues will stop me from buying Kodiak products in the future. I really like your flashlights and will continue to support the brand. I just hope you’ll consider redesigning the rotary dial and adding a dedicated momentary turbo button to one of your future 6,000-lumen EDC flashlights. I think it would make an already great product even better. Also, I’m a big fan of the UV mode. Incorporating a UV light into a future version of this flashlight would be another feature I’d be excited to see. I think combining a powerful 6,000-lumen EDC light with a dedicated momentary turbo button and a built-in UV mode would make for an outstanding everyday carry flashlight. Thanks for taking the time to read my feedback."









