For those of us who've never seen a Halcyon 10W HID...Pre-Dive Dry Review

[Mo2vation]

Here are some pics of the new light. If the $%#& storm will come and go already (they always show up later than forecasted in So Cal) I might actually be able to get to Catalina this Sunday to give it a try.

Here are some shots. I'd never seen one of these (except on the Halcyon Website) so I really had no idea what to expect. Plus, they have no pics of the E/O Cord upgrade... So here goes:

The O-Ring Series (Soda Can Reference Pics)

http://www.pbase.com/image/14302892
CANister - Front View

http://www.pbase.com/image/14302922
CANister - End View


Koozy Light Head Protector

http://www.pbase.com/image/14302954
MANY of you suggested this over the years...great idea. Not sure how its supposed to work, but this is my interpretation of your great ideas.


Other Shots

http://www.pbase.com/image/14302988
Full view, with E/O Cord Detached

http://www.pbase.com/image/14303184
E/O Connector Detail

http://www.pbase.com/image/14303535
This is all the stuff that came with the rig (except the manuals)

http://www.pbase.com/image/14303684
Light Cannon Reference Pic



The webbing loop on the canister is the stiffest webbing ever. To get this thing onto my ACB I need to disassemble the buckle from the weight pocket restraint on the right ACB to thread through just the restraint webbing...no way the buckle is fitting through that stiff web loop. Sort of a pain. Not enough of a pain to make me get a weighted STA and ditch the ACB, but close

My intention is to do a beam comparison (Dispersion & Spot) against the Light Cannon. They're both HID, and I'm confident a lot of us are in the process, or have thought about moving up from the LC to a canister light. I'll do that side-by-each comparison soon and post the pics as an edit to this post.

I'll also follow up with a Canister Newbie first dive review when I get back after my trip.

Apart from my Drysuit (and my dive training) this is the most significant investment I've made into my diving. It took awhile for me to get my head around the pros and cons (you've witnessed the public humiliation that was, I'm sure...) but out of the water, there has been no regrets yet. We'll see if it can deliver the goods when I dive it this weekend.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the thought process and the learning curve on this one.

More soon.

Ken

 

[Uncle Pug]

Access to your pictures that is.

 

[Mo2vation]

Computers.

Whatta ya gonna do.

 

[Aquamaniac]

Pics worked great....BUT!

It's a piece of crap, it will never work, and you have wasted your money.

As a genuine honest citizen, I will help you out of this dilema by swapping my 50w Pro6 for that lemon you bought.
You will be MUCH happier with the Halogen.....

 

[O-ring]

Hahaha...good show Ken.. I am sure you will enjoy your light. If you are looking for a watertight, protective case for your light, let me know...I could sell you my light and you could keep yours inside it

A Diet Pepsi though? Bleah!

 

[Aquamaniac]

Jeeze, If were going to get into this discussion, why dont y'all c'mon over here, we can ALL get inside my canister and talk about it. Heck, we could even bring a keg or two along with us!!!!

 

[Mo2vation]

Get real. Crushes Diet Coke. Not even a race.

K

 

[O-ring]

Aquamaniac once bubbled...
Jeeze, If were going to get into this discussion, why dont y'all c'mon over here, we can ALL get inside my canister and talk about it. Heck, we could even bring a keg or two along with us!!!!

When we were in Bonaire, Sillygrendel (another snobby, holier than thou small canister light owner - stealthdive) actually had the gall to suggest that I carry our wallets and valuables in my canister rather than leave them in the truck. I was tempted to seal him in there until he suffocated, but thought better of it and realized he was just being young and impetuous.

 

[Mo2vation]

So the V2 doubles as a dry box...

I like it. We need to go to Catalina together - no need to bring quarters for the locker. Cell Phones, PDA, Wallet.... cool.

Is Delrin or whatever space-age polymer the thing is made of a good insulator? I'm thinking that Saturn V is bringing new meaning to the term Marine Ice Chest.

K

 

[O-ring]

Mo2vation once bubbled...
So the V2 doubles as a dry box...

I like it. We need to go to Catalina together - no need to bring quarters for the locker. Cell Phones, PDA, Wallet.... cool.

Is Delrin or whatever space-age polymer the thing is made of a good insulator? I'm thinking that Saturn V is bringing new meaning to the term Marine Ice Chest.

K

It used to keep my food warm during dives so I could eat on SI...however, since I removed some of the ceramic tiles from the exterior it has lost some of its insulating properties. I figured that by removing them NASA would be less likely to ask for it back...