Jim has become known to many flashaholics as a self appointed flashlight abuser. To sell a flashlight it has to be proven tough.
In 2004, when a dealer of HDS lights, the sales demo process involved the sacrifice of a personal Ultimate 60. This light became known as "Pummeled" and led to many design improvements.
Later as Director of Support Services for Novatac, the same abusive treatment was applied then once again while a Dealer for ElZetta.
Currently a dealer and believer in the quality of 4Sevens flashlights, a test of the toughness of the new Quark line was in order. The Quark 123 in the following photos was sacrificed for science. It is now a personal example for current and potential customers of the inherent toughness of the Quark line of lights.
These are fantastic lights and are now proven, in the mind and experience of this Dealer to be in the ranks of the toughest lights available for flashaholic or general consumption.
Now you don't need to be concerned about dropping or ruining the good looks of your Quark to know how tough they are!
Here's the proof:
This Quark 123 has been thoroughly tested beyond the boundaries of normal abuse.
It took many hits directly to the bezel before finally cracking the lens.
Thrown up in the air and down to hard concrete...
Landing on head or tail...
Smashed hard to the floor...
Still comes up for more...
After a combination of over 25 spinning throws air-to-concrete and direct slams to solid concrete, the light looks like it's been to hell and back but it still works exactly as new!