Is there any interest in a Goodman style handle for the DRIS 1000 and 500 lights?

[divemonkey33]

Looks like approx. .45 pounds weight.

It should fit in a small flat rate priority mail box un-assembled.

I think I might flip the bracket back over and add the plate back so that it gets the light up off your hand some. I am afraid that if the light is flat on top of your hand it might interfere with your wrist too much.

Yeah when I suggested that I was thinking to make it cheaper and simple, the less parts the better kind of thing. And hey it's still is an option then for those that want to try it with one peice.

 

[00wabbit]

I am going to make a final rendering and calculate the final cost at 30pcs.
I will make a poll and post it back in the lights thread to see the level of interest.

If I feel that there is enough interest then I could order more pcs and drop the individual unit cost.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

I'm surprised DIRS hasn't chimed in on this. .

Sorry, been busy having a baby

Back to work today! Looks like a great alternative, but fairly expensive. We have been working on a couple things, but a design with a great price, doesn't happen overnight. As I have always said, I feel this is too big for a hand mount. So anything cost effective is too flimsy. This would be a GREAT alternative as long as people don't mind payin for it.

 

[LowVizWiz]

Sorry, been busy having a baby

Back to work today! Looks like a great alternative, but fairly expensive. We have been working on a couple things, but a design with a great price, doesn't happen overnight. As I have always said, I feel this is too big for a hand mount. So anything cost effective is too flimsy. This would be a GREAT alternative as long as people don't mind payin for it.

WOW, you had a baby! That would be a first and should be on the tabloids. I can read the headlines already, "Dive store in Illinois has baby!" Congrats.

If it comes right around $40-$50 and works as advertised for different lights, made of stainless steel and powder coated aluminum it's a deal in my book.

 

[00wabbit]

Sorry, been busy having a baby

Back to work today! Looks like a great alternative, but fairly expensive. We have been working on a couple things, but a design with a great price, doesn't happen overnight. As I have always said, I feel this is too big for a hand mount. So anything cost effective is too flimsy. This would be a GREAT alternative as long as people don't mind payin for it.

I agree that the light is a little big for hand mount, but when the alternative is $500 -600 for an entry level can light, this can be a good substitution for rec divers like myself.

I was just looking around on your site. I could save a lot of trouble and just make the light bracket to fit onto the light monkey handle you sell. This would make things a lot easier.

Light Monkey Hard Goodman Handle - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

 

[rhwestfall]

I could save a lot of trouble and just make the light bracket to fit onto the light monkey handle you sell. This would make things a lot easier.

Light Monkey Hard Goodman Handle - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

well?????????? (I'd still be interested.....)

 

[ScubaSteve]

I agree that the light is a little big for hand mount, but when the alternative is $500 -600 for an entry level can light, this can be a good substitution for rec divers like myself.

I was just looking around on your site. I could save a lot of trouble and just make the light bracket to fit onto the light monkey handle you sell. This would make things a lot easier.

Light Monkey Hard Goodman Handle - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

I would personally prefer the original design (that is the latest complete design by you) rather than a piece to add to a different piece that I do not have (and I expect many people won't). Two different orders, two different shipping charges.....all to save a couple bucks.

 

[00wabbit]

I hear you. I am just looking for ways to simplify things.

Where would you attach a bolt snap to this? I am going to add some extra holes in the handle so that a bolt snap can be tied on. Where would be a good place?

 

[Bhtmec2]

I like what you have come up with. Put me in for one.

 

[00wabbit]

A new update.

This can fit more than just the DRIS.

The top part is threaded so you can tighten it and loosen it to adjust to fit different sizes. The Jaws are angled so that they can grab onto different diameters.

With the current length screws it can fit 1." to 1.75" diameter. If you buy longer or shorter screws then it will fit a minimum of 1" diameter and a max of 2" diameter.

I also added a series of holes around the handle so you have options for where to attach bolt snaps.

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