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[DiabloBlanco]

Today I received my new Dorcy 220 and am really happy with it , compared it to my buddies halcyon and it is way brighter and for $48 bucks ! Thanks to all SB members that replied and a big thanks to Ronzo for the advice
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[wreckdiver4457]

Save money and go with the Dorcy II

Dorcy Dive II 220 Lumen Submersible LED Dive Light

I've had ones from the big boys and this light holds up to ones two to three time the cost!

 

[kathydee]

awesome point kathy, which is another driving factor for the penetrators...(dorcy)
they run off 6 AAA or 4 AAA ... and are a single LED (almost bullet proof) oh yeah and at 220 lumen and under $40? you can buy 2 or even three for less than a halcyon .... and finally, if you decide to rig them against your shoulder d-rings, they lie flatter and keep you more trim since the diameter is far less than the halcyons ... truly a no brainer

My old light (brand unnamed) had a lifetime warranty on the LED. But it blew in the middle of a 5 week trip to the PI when I was night diving regularly.

I ended up chasing a replacement all over the country. Found plenty of Halcyon replacement parts but none that fit my brand. Ended up paying close to $45 in international shipping fees and waiting in Manila for several days just to receive the bulb.

If you're planning to travel, I highly suggest purchasing a brand that is easy to service, or to bring spare parts - even parts you don't anticipate needing.