Flyin2Divin
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For wreck diving, PADI recommends or requires a primary and secondary dive light. I have a Big Blue AL1200NP-II. Am looking for a back up to this that is not hand held and won't break the bank (<300.00). Thanks in advance.
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Hi, welcome to ScubaBoard.
Personally, I use a pair of DGX600 lights, and they work great for me. They are quite similar to the Big Blue AL1200, available for $60 on their website. Or heck, if you live in Pompano Beach, you might want to just drop by and say hello. Not sure if they are allowing ppl inside due to covid-19, but if so, you could even bring in your Big Blue to compare side-by-side. I think you will find that they sell really good quality stuff at a great value.
But, they are hand-held, as are the vast majority of lights in this price range. Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by "not hand held"?
Personally, I use a pair of DGX600 lights, and they work great for me. They are quite similar to the Big Blue AL1200, available for $60 on their website. Or heck, if you live in Pompano Beach, you might want to just drop by and say hello. Not sure if they are allowing ppl inside due to covid-19, but if so, you could even bring in your Big Blue to compare side-by-side. I think you will find that they sell really good quality stuff at a great value.
But, they are hand-held, as are the vast majority of lights in this price range. Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by "not hand held"?
runsongas
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i would pick up a kraken nr2000 as a primary and demote the big blue to backup duty
or an entry level canister light from archon
or an entry level canister light from archon
I second the suggestion for the DGX600. It is awesome as a primary light and all most people need for just $60. Buy two and it is still a bargain.
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Flyin2Divin
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Thanks everyone for the thoughtful replies. I ended up buying an Aqua Lung Sea Flare. Basically I just liked the way it felt in my hand more so than the other lights I tried. Used the sea flare twice and have been happy with it so far.
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