Laser Pointers

[Hobbes-22]

Hello All,

I am thinking of buying a laser pointer for underwater, any advice, comments (Good or Bad) would be welcome. Do they work well in light? Green better than Red?

Thanks and Happy Diving

 

[Mr. Sunday]

Well I have been told that they drive our local sharks crazy. It seems they become somewhat agitated

 

[knotical]

I tried a red laser a few years back. Even in quite clear water / good visibility, the beam was absorbed in only a few feet. I’d like to try the green, but they are so much more expensive.

 

[Damselfish]

ditto, I tried a red one some years back and it wasn't visible enough to be good for anything. And then it flooded anyawy. No desire to bother with them again.

 

[Hobbes-22]

Thanks for the replies...

Yea, everything I've been reading says the Reds are kind of useless.....Hope some one out there tried a Green one and will tell me about it.


Dive Deep and Dive often....

 

[diverbob]

I've had enough of those things in my eyes on dry land. If they start appearing underwater, I might have to dig out my scuba bowie knife.

 

[muddiver]

Dude, just use a dive light. You get the same effect with a longer beam distance.