Primary Light - GUE fundies

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FEZ

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I am about to take my fundies course in a couple of months and I am looking for a primary light recommendation. I would prefer something that is handheld (no canister) and that doesn’t break the bank. I have seen a lot of options but still don’t know what’s best. Any recommendation is highly appreciated.
 
Dive Rite LX20+ is great, but has been replaced by the FX40 (which also looks pretty great). However you might check with your instructor. I don't know if you're doing a tech or a rec fundies, but they may want you to use a canister for training. What you do after the class is what it is. You can probably rent a canister light.
 
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However you might check with your instructor. I don't know if you're doing a tech or a wreck fundies, but they may want to use a canister for skills. What you do after the class is what it is. You can probably rent.
Agreed with Inquis … check with your instructor first because a chord might be desired for skill development in the class.

OP I see you’re in Missouri, there is a Midwest GUE chapter MWUE. If you join the fairly active FB group, someone might let you borrow one for the class.
 
Nanight makes a very nice handheld light but you will want a different goodman than what comes with it. Dive rite makes good handheld lights.

If you plan on ever diving a canister light or if you want to make fundies a bit more challenging, do get a canister light and you will learn how to manage the cord while doing all the fundies skills. Even if you don't have a cannister light, your instructor may have you mime the motions of managing and stowing the cord anyway because it's part of the GUE method.
 
I am about to take my fundies course in a couple of months and I am looking for a primary light recommendation. I would prefer something that is handheld (no canister) and that doesn’t break the bank. I have seen a lot of options but still don’t know what’s best. Any recommendation is highly appreciated.
Why do you want a cordless light?
 
Agreed with Inquis … check with your instructor first because a chord might be desired for skill development in the class.

OP I see you’re in Missouri, there is a Midwest GUE chapter MWUE. If you join the fairly active FB group, someone might let you borrow one for the class.
Yes, will definitely check with my instructor first. Thanks for the heads up, I will definitely look for them in FB. Super helpful advice and tips!
Not trying to sound elitist but I don’t get the aversion to canister lights. Not saying @FEZ has expressed an aversion - just that the rest of us on SB seem to be easily flummoxed by them.
My main reason is that I don’t see myself diving with a canister in the future (mostly rec diving for now), however, I am leaning towards just renting one for now and take things from there. Will ask the instructor first and take it from there
 
Not trying to sound elitist but I don’t get the aversion to canister lights. Not saying @FEZ has expressed an aversion - just that the rest of us on SB seem to be easily flummoxed by them.

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LED and battery tech has come far enough that extremely bright handheld lights run for 2+ hours, which covers the vast majority of dives that most people do, even into basic tech/cave diving. Corded lights add task loading and potential screwups that most people don't want to deal with, and cost more. At this point can lights are pretty much a specialized tool for specialized use cases. But still the best option for very long dives or multiple repeat dives without recharging.
 
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LED and battery tech has come far enough that extremely bright handheld lights run for 2+ hours, which covers the vast majority of dives that most people do, even into basic tech/cave diving. Corded lights add task loading and potential screwups that most people don't want to deal with, and cost more. At this point can lights are pretty much a specialized tool for specialized use cases. But still the best option for very long dives or multiple repeat dives without recharging.
I think it’s the other way around. Cordless lights are a specialized tool. They’re great as backup primaries, or when you’re in really confined spaces, but otherwise is a canister light is just easier to live with. Less weight and bulk on your hand, good for multiple dives without charging even recreational diving you really want 4 hours of burn time, and if you drop it it’s attached to you which is very nice.
 

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