Affordable Primary Light?

[CODMAN]

Smurfy,
this is just my 0.02$ and take into account I am no expert... But in the reduced visibility conditions you mentioned (10-30'), I'd go with the "biggest" you can afford... As mentioned previously, the UK Light canon is renowned to be the king of lights (non-canister that is), but is pretty expensive. Personally, I've always loved UK products. The C8 eled looks good from your list and is within budget... I don't know how the priceton shockwave compares to this in light output, but take a look at the stats from both (check their websites). Personaly, I'd probably go with the C8 since I can get it serviced near my home...

Jwilmot, that's great news! I was hoping that the sl4 would be enough for night diving in the tropics. In fact, I just ordered a Q40 mini eled for a backup to my sl4... From your report, it would look as if I was right!

I can't wait to get to Roatan! I haven't been diving in over 2 months... And that was in a cold dark lake!! :shakehead The 80-83ºF water will be a nice change!!!

I just hope it won't be too rainy...

Later!

 

[CompuDude]

If you're peeking into crevices, wrecks, caves, or overheads...

I only take my light during the day if it's one of the above (personal preference). However, the OP specified *night* dives...

Oops, my mistake. I was responding to the post where he said "...I don't dive at night enough to warrant a $100 light..." and assumed he was talking day dives as well.

 

[ctmax]

Hi,

I'm looking for an affordable primary light for night dives and was hoping that I could get my budget below $100. Any recommendations? I've been looking at these:

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?product_id=eLed8

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=UKC4eled

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=UKC8

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=Shockwave2

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=MiniWaveLed

Any recommendations?

Thank you!

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Take a look here. The person selling the light is a buddy of mine. It's in great shape and it's a powerful light.

 

[Papasmurf89]

Okay, thanks guys. Right now I'm looking at the two Princetons:

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=MiniWaveLed

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=Shockwave2

They seem affordable and from what I've heard are bright. What do you guys think? Which would you choose?

 

[BKP]

I (personally) think it's a no-brainer, Smurfy...

The Miniwave is an LED x 3... Huge output... the bulbs won't die on you (10,000 hours)... smaller... easier to handle... same burn-time as the ShockWave2 with 1/2 the batteries...

The ShockWave2 is standard reflective... doesn't really compare to an LED... (but, it's $15 cheaper... far sight from being a deal killer).

 

[Mad Scientist]

Just my $0.02 but here is a great option for a whole set of dive lights....
http://www.productwizard.com/princetontec-travelpack.html

 

[Hoosier]

Just my $0.02 but here is a great option for a whole set of dive lights....
http://www.productwizard.com/princetontec-travelpack.html

Super info.



Mini Wave 2.....

Edit: Oops... I mean the MiniWave LED among two options.....

 

[Papasmurf89]

Didn't know they were so different. I guess I'll go with the Mini Wave. Is the Mini Wave II that MS linked the same? I might go with that. Thanks.

 

[spectrum]

Call to Joe or Larry @ Scubatoys. You can get the Princeton Tec Shockwave LED at $100 shipped to your door... Believe me! You can see more than $20 difference...

I have that light and it's worth the extra $$ No real worry about lamp failure 10/20 HR burn time depending on intensity used and a nice white light. The batteyr savings alone will be a return to you.

Pete

 

[rockhound13]

I just bought the shockwave LED, it lit up a recent night dive ike it was daytime, highly recommend it.