Good dive light recommended

[The Chairman]

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[Diver below 83]

2000 lumens for 2 mins doesn't make it a 2000 lumen light, end of story!

This. But for some reason they can’t grasp that concept.

 

[Wurkkos]

Stuff like this makes me wish I had the funds for a canister light for UWLD (too many competing expenses, like a rebreather). I'm not complaining about the price. It costs to make a quality light. One day.....

You will find the price is pretty reasonable at the same quality of the dive flashlight. lol

 

[Mike1967]

You will find the price is pretty reasonable at the same quality of the dive flashlight. lol

Omfg...you're not comparing your POS light to UWLD now are you?

 

[AustinV]

Omfg...you're not comparing your POS light to UWLD now are you?

 

[hedonist222]

I hesitantly purchased a Wurkkos last night and after reading this thread today, I find myself in paroxysm of amplified hesitance to keep the light.
I am hesitant because of, for lack of better words, the Company's "life-hack" approach. Makes me wonder if said employee would accept this happening to him/her in their personal life?
I needed a reasonable and compact back-up light spare light in case my usual light broke or I lose the charger or something happens to it. A lesson learned from when my usual dive light's charger stopped working and I was left without a dive light.
While I see the value in big-name brands, I do not mind testing new and emerging brands.
Especially since it would cost me nothing to pack it back up and ask for a refund.
Sometimes they turn out to be pretty good. I find most times that these brands have the quality but not longevity. Can usually tell longevity but build quality and performance in the first few tries.

But considering commentary I am likely to return it.

 

[Wibble]

I hesitantly purchased a Wurkkos last night and after reading this thread today, I find myself in paroxysm of amplified hesitance to keep the light.
I am hesitant because of, for lack of better words, the Company's "life-hack" approach. Makes me wonder if said employee would accept this happening to him/her in their personal life?
I needed a reasonable and compact back-up light. While I see the value in big-name brands, I do not mind testing new and emerging brands.
Especially since it would cost me nothing to pack it back up and ask for a refund.
Sometimes they turn out to be pretty good. I find most times that these brands have the quality but not longevity. Can usually tell longevity but build quality and performance in the first few tries.

But considering commentary I am likely to return it.

Backup lights... Better off with something with a screw-on switch such that there's no current drain. Also avoid rechargable as these batteries self-discharge after a while.

Backups sit for years on your harness and seldom, if ever, get used. Long-term reliability is paramount.

Cheapo far-eastern mega-lumen crap should be avioided. They frequently fail and even dissolve in seawater as they're often made of cheap alloys with sub-standard anodising. For one to last a season would be unusual.


You generally get what you pay for.

 

[hedonist222]

Backup lights... Better off with something with a screw-on switch such that there's no current drain. Also avoid rechargable as these batteries self-discharge after a while.

Backups sit for years on your harness and seldom, if ever, get used. Long-term reliability is paramount.

Cheapo far-eastern mega-lumen crap should be avioided. They frequently fail and even dissolve in seawater as they're often made of cheap alloys with sub-standard anodising. For one to last a season would be unusual.


You generally get what you pay for.

Sorry. Should have clarified. Not a back-up I would take during a dive. A back up in case my usual light malfunctions. So I'd have something to take with me on a dive.

Back on topic.
The light may be top notch but I am really hesitant to keep it considering the Company's (poor) ethos.