Info New Dive Rite lights - CX3 and ??

[stuartv]

I "lock" all my button lights by unscrewing the head by about half a turn. Haven't tried it with a CX3, so make sure the o-ring is far from being exposed.

I just tested that and I believe it is not an option.

The tail cap is spring loaded and the light stays on even after unscrewing the tail cap pretty darn far.

Bummer. I was really hoping that would be a workable solution.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I just tested that and I believe it is not an option.

The tail cap is spring loaded and the light stays on even after unscrewing the tail cap pretty darn far.

Bummer. I was really hoping that would be a workable solution.

I really don't see it as that big of an issue. I've been diving with push-button lights for years and years, some kept in a pocket even. I've had them turn on accidentally maybe 2-3 times. But I am only doing recreational diving, with no penetration (wrecks nor caves), so my light is a tool but not a necessity to complete a dive. Those where it is a necessity (night diving), I have two lights plus it would be very obvious if my light turned on accidentally. YMMV. If you dive full DIR with backup lights on your harness and tucked with an inner tube, the pushbutton is more of an issue.

 

[Josh the diver]

I really don't see it as that big of an issue. I've been diving with push-button lights for years and years, some kept in a pocket even. I've had them turn on accidentally maybe 2-3 times. But I am only doing recreational diving, with no penetration (wrecks nor caves), so my light is a tool but not a necessity to complete a dive. Those where it is a necessity (night diving), I have two lights plus it would be very obvious if my light turned on accidentally. YMMV. If you dive full DIR with backup lights on your harness and tucked with an inner tube, the pushbutton is more of an issue.

I dive with a CX2 attached to my harness with inner tube. after over 100 dives I have never had it accidently turn on