backup light

[DiabloBlanco]

Looking for a backup light and would love some input, thinking about the Halcyon scout LED. 2 or 3 cell not sure which. Anyone have an opinion or use these lights? Are they worth the $ ?
Anyone have one they want to sell or suggestions on a different backup light?
Thanks
J

 

[Jax]

The Intova Ultra Nova. Cave Adventurers is the best price (link).

 

[BKP]

+1 for the Intova Ultra Nova... 220 lumens... *bright* sob!

 

[Scarborough Diver]

I use the new Hollis LED5. I compared it against the 3w scout in the shop and it blew it away. Still 3 c cell with twist activation. it has an aluminum body which feels stronger and here's the best part...only 100 bucks. I also compared it to my hesser which is worth nearly 3 times that and the Hollis is still brighter.

 

[Selchie in LB]

I have the Intova Nova. Great light too. Got it for well under $100 at LDS!

 

[DiabloBlanco]

Thanks for all the input from everyone , I appreciate it
J

 

[Peter_C]

Here is another option that is well liked.
Amazon.com: Dorcy 41-1467 220 Lumen Super Flux LED Submersible Dive Light

 

[RonzoTheGreat]

Here is another option that is well liked.
Amazon.com: Dorcy 41-1467 220 Lumen Super Flux LED Submersible Dive Light

after using ALL of the ones mentioned in this thread .... this is the smartest option of all ... size, lumen value vs dollar, hotspot, reliability, ease of use and battery options ... AWESOME!

 

[kathydee]

If you travel, keep in mind accessibility to spare parts & batteries. One of the bulbs in my old B/U light blew while diving on an extended trip in the Philippines. It was very easy to find Halcyon replacement parts and impossible to find my bulb. The batteries for those lights were also challenging and very expensive to replace when traveling abroad.

I now dive Halcyon Scouts with C Cell batteries.

 

[RonzoTheGreat]

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