Backup lights - a discussion

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Funny, I have over 70 dives on my el-cheapo PrincetonTecs. Not a problem with them. Of course, they've only been to 120ft in cold water frequently.
 
wow... i have a cheapo UK SL6 as my primary backup, which i love. nice light, never
given me a problem.

my secondary back-up is much more expensive (one of the DiveRites single-block
kevlar or something jobs) and while it hasn't given me any trouble either, i don't like
the quality of light at all.

so... both my back up lights are reliable, but i prefer the UK one.
 
I have one SL-6 (bought when on the spur of the moment decided not to dive Venice, but go to a cavern instead back around xmas) and a surge (which was part of a multi-light pack that i bought when i first started diving and needed a primary and back-up and seemed a good deal). So they are both strapped on my shoulders, but i do actually dislike the SL models, they are way too bulky to get in the innertubes i have on my shoulder straps (which the surge slides into quite nicely) - so i am thinking of getting another type of back up light now as my secondary back up to go with my surge (which i find is a nice light) - might even get another one of those as i bought Becky two for her primary and secondary back-ups.
 
Thinking about a Pelican SuperSabre, but haven't seen one in person. How do these fair as backups? A search here seemed to be fairly positive....

Jim
 
simbrooks:
but i do actually dislike the SL models, they are way too bulky

that they are...

but i like that... it's easy to get my hands around them
and turn the switch on and off
 
H2Andy:
that they are...

but i like that... it's easy to get my hands around them
and turn the switch on and off
Wanna buy an SL6?? :wink:
 
ah... yes, actually :wink:
 
So has anyone tried some of the new Luxeon Star LED lights yet?

http://www.ccrane.com/expedition-star-led-flashlight.aspx

Seem to be a good strong beam (unlike older White LED technologies) and a fairly small package. Nice not having to worry about a bulb going out, and with a 10-100 hour burn time, even if you accidentally left it on for a few hours, it's not a big deal. (I used to have an older style White LED light, which I accidentally left on for 2 weeks - still burning when I found it in my suitcase - getting pretty weak, but still going)
 
I think LED lights have incredible advantages in longevity and durability, but the LED lights I have seen are pretty weak in the lumen department. I wonder how that new star bulb from the above link shines out...
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/
http://cavediveflorida.com/Rum_House.htm

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