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Reef Builder's review of the Sky from Jake Adams was all positive except for the price. He felt it was overpriced for what it is, as compared to comparable lights. I don't remember the exact number he used but said it would be a great light for 650 or 699 (from memory). Maybe the price point hurt it, and raising the price wouldn't be helpfulIt's look to be a REALLY big deal when SKY has NOT bumped up in price at all relative to comparable lights since it's release date a year ago. Take ecotech radion for example - these have bumped up 25%+ due to supply chain issues / inflation / etc. Sure ecotech gen 5 is currently discounted by 15% but that's after the 25%+ bump.
It's look to be a REALLY big deal when SKY has NOT bumped up in price at all relative to comparable lights since it's release date a year ago. Take ecotech radion for example - these have bumped up 25%+ due to supply chain issues / inflation / etc. Sure ecotech gen 5 is currently discounted by 15% but that's after the 25%+ bump.
I wonder if the initial price point of the sky is the big reason for lack of adoption. From what I have seen, it still has not been accepted as 'the light' for anyone asking for recommendations. I am actually VERY surprised the the sky has not been bigger given that anything that connects with the apex has been liquid gold.The Sky was being designed and built during all the supply chain issues which allowed them to price it higher from the get go since they saw a lot of the price increases happening.
Radions were priced long before all the inflation. This they had to go up
I wonder if the initial price point of the sky is the big reason for lack of adoption. From what I have seen, it still has not been accepted as 'the light' for anyone asking for recommendations. I am actually VERY surprised the the sky has not been bigger given that anything that connects with the apex has been liquid gold.
He was very negative about the build quality and the lack of measures taken place to protect the guts from the harsh marine environment.Reef Builder's review of the Sky from Jake Adams was all positive except for the price. He felt it was overpriced for what it is, as compared to comparable lights. I don't remember the exact number he used but said it would be a great light for 650 or 699 (from memory). Maybe the price point hurt it, and raising the price wouldn't be helpful
He was very negative about the build quality and the lack of measures taken place to protect the guts from the harsh marine environment.
All are over priced imo but if you want the best you gotta pay for it . I’m still a Radion , t5 fanReef Builder's review of the Sky from Jake Adams was all positive except for the price. He felt it was overpriced for what it is, as compared to comparable lights. I don't remember the exact number he used but said it would be a great light for 650 or 699 (from memory). Maybe the price point hurt it, and raising the price wouldn't be helpful
Unless he knows that is how it will be perceived and the fact that he gets more of a cut for every sale of a sky vs a radion. I hate thinking that way..but once the Bertram things happened...you have to start looking at him in a different light.Definitely overlooked and price is very likely the main reason.
If an Apple "clone" comes out tomorrow but is priced the same as iPhone, which way are people going to go? They'll just stick with Apple. But make that clone 25% less and some bite.
I'd argue the Sky is likely a better Radion and why they had to come out with the G6. Sky had better spread and far better software. It says a lot when Ryan B put them over his own personal tank. Guy can use and afford any light he wants. After seeing his tank in person and talking to him about it, he picks what he thinks is best for him and his animals. Not what is most likely to sell from his choices. He is a hobbyist after all.
Unless he knows that is how it will be perceived and the fact that he gets more of a cut for every sale of a sky vs a radion. I hate thinking that way..but once the Bertram things happened...you have to start looking at him in a different light.
I wonder what Jake's qualifications are to make such a statement or was he just parroting information for some clicks?