I have had the older model for a long time and have used it literally hundreds of times, the electrical plate on the back is a little worn and has difficult contact time. I only use it for a day but I think it will be very good. I like the new Dales better and I like the remote control. I wish the battery connection part was a little stronger because I use my gear a lot more than most people. I love this light and hope they do something bigger in the near future. Maybe around 3000 lights