metalsub

[pingpong]

Hi guys,

I'm quite a newbie in this underwater solar flare everyone is creating using HID....
So before going bankrupt and emptying my account....

Has anyone used a metalsub before???
They've got a variable HID light on their site
Is it any good??? Or would you advice another one?

Thanks for you input,


Oops, found it on www.metalsub.nl

 

[Rev. Blade]

pingpong once bubbled...
Has anyone used a metalsub before???
They've got a variable HID light on their site
Is it any good??? Or would you advice another one?

Thanks for you input,


Oops, found it on www.metalsub.nl

A 28 to 50 watt variable HID lamp? It sounds interesting. I doubt anyone will have much experience with one yet. Their website says they will not be available until April 2003. Is the Euro 725 for just the light, with the battery extra? How much would that be in money? (Oops. Typo. I'm sure I meant to type dollars. :blush: )

 

[wetman]

The color temp on that light seems to be far below other HIDs. My bet is its not comparable technology wise - i.e. it may be technically an HID light based on parts, but not the same as the HIDs we're familiar with. It would still be interesting to see what the output is like.

steve

 

[DutchDown]

I am pretty sure that the price includes batteries. I live about 5 miles from the factory and have looked at their lamps. High quality as far as I can tell. Another lamp you might look at is the Traveller from Gilan. it was recently reviewed by a British magazine. You can find the review on Divernet.com. Have a look at Gilan's site, as well. www.gilan.nl

Phil

 

[wetman]

I've noticed a lot of these lights on the european side of the pond seem to have the longer battery canisters - how are these to dive with? I know the small canisters are easily tucked to the side - but do these long ones always go up the tank or where?


steve

 

[DutchDown]

either by a strap or by a sort of hook that goes under the cam band on the bc. Personally, i can't comment on how they are to dive with, but the arrangement makes sense considering it's one less thing to dangle. Appears also that the long, slim battery packs would creat less drag when attaches to the tank.

 

[lanig111]

The price of the metalsub HID is WITHOUT cannister. You have to buy this separately...
Rather expensive, isn't it??