Best value canister for recreational diving?

[Big-t-2538]

I've never been in the water with my LC, how do you like it?

It really depends on what you're doing...

If I had my way, I'd spring for a 10w HID can light and be done with it....but as it stands, I don't have the $$.

The LC is a PITA to do anything with if it is in your hand (unlike with a goodman handle). I'm going to modify (when I get the time) the LC to be more useful in this regard. It also doesn't ride real well anywhere while it's off. I tend to tuck it under my arm with a lanyard around my wrist. However, it works well for light and signalling while diving...it's a cheap (especially since I got it used) alternative to a can light...and yeah, I accept that.

 

[Scott M]

It really depends on what you're doing...

If I had my way, I'd spring for a 10w HID can light and be done with it....but as it stands, I don't have the $$.

The LC is a PITA to do anything with if it is in your hand (unlike with a goodman handle). I'm going to modify (when I get the time) the LC to be more useful in this regard. It also doesn't ride real well anywhere while it's off. I tend to tuck it under my arm with a lanyard around my wrist. However, it works well for light and signalling while diving...it's a cheap (especially since I got it used) alternative to a can light...and yeah, I accept that.

Thanks, Thats what I wanted to know.

I have mine set up on cave line with two bolt snaps, one is tied off close to clip it off when it is unclipped there is a length of line that is still clipped to the d-ring in case I drop it. I picker that up off a web site SeaJay sent me.

Like I said I have never been in the water with it but the whole size thing seemed ackward.

 

[Warren_L]

The LC is a PITA to do anything with if it is in your hand (unlike with a goodman handle). I'm going to modify (when I get the time) the LC to be more useful in this regard. It also doesn't ride real well anywhere while it's off. I tend to tuck it under my arm with a lanyard around my wrist. However, it works well for light and signalling while diving...it's a cheap (especially since I got it used) alternative to a can light...and yeah, I accept that.

That is what I was thinking too. Though cheaper, the LC would be a pain to lug around by hand. Would be nice to have my hand relatively free.

 

[JeffG]

I'm looking into cannister lights also .... has anyone used the Terkel Sollys Modular HID Canister Lights?

I bought one. Its a good light, nice and bright. The Halcyon has a slighly tighter beam, but $ for $ the Terkel is a good light.

 

[Scott M]

Any thoughts on this light??


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3658869950&category=29575

 

[Warren_L]

I think it's a decent light. I was looking at that before I went with the Terkel. Not entirely sure if the beam is focusable or not. Comes with a wrist strap instead of a goodman handle - might not be a big deal if the wrist strap works well.

 

[cyklon_300]

focusable or non-focusable. If it's a non-focus type, find out what the beam dimension is....6 degree, 13 degree, etc.

I wouldn't recommend a wide-beam option.

 

[Boogie711]

It's not focusable, and it's a 13 degree beam - which, in my opinion, makes it pretty much useless. If you HAVE to go fixed beam, get the tightest beam you can find.

 

[Genesis]

Agreed.

If you must do fixed-beam (which I don't like in the first place) 6 degree is a must.

 

[Scott M]

Thanks for the replys.

I think for the extra money I will look for a focusable light as suggested. Best of both worlds.