artw
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StSomewhere:
Yes, me and my buddies use 10 watt 4.5amp HID's for cave diving, wreck penetration, and daytime signalling. Thus it most certainly approriate for open water. A focusable beam is preferred as it makes signalling easier.
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Yes, me and my buddies use 10 watt 4.5amp HID's for cave diving, wreck penetration, and daytime signalling. Thus it most certainly approriate for open water. A focusable beam is preferred as it makes signalling easier.
StSomewhere
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Thanks Art, exactly what I'm looking for then. Tired of buying the wrong equipment, ebaying it, then buying the right stuff. Cheaper to get it right the first time. 
BTW, based on something I read on TDS, the SeaElite may have a focusable beam after all. I need to investigate that further (unless someone here has first hand knowledge)...
BTW, based on something I read on TDS, the SeaElite may have a focusable beam after all. I need to investigate that further (unless someone here has first hand knowledge)...
The Sea Elite is not focusable. It's focusED, not focusable.
Personally I don't really see the point of a focusABLE light. Just give me a narrow beam and I'm happy.
Personally I don't really see the point of a focusABLE light. Just give me a narrow beam and I'm happy.
jonnythan:
I have the Halcyon version of this light. It isn't quite focused enough. It is a slight compromise more for open water divers. It works, I use it for cave dives where I need a ridiculously long burn time from a 10 watt, but isn't as tight as you can make the focusable ones. The 21 watt is a more reliable lighthead (in a relative sense).
StSomewhere
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Beating a dead horse I'm sure...RTodd:
But is it a poor compromise? It looks like Barry has the focusable version for $225 more on his website.
I'm not a fan of cheap, but I'm a big fan of value.
StSomewhere:
If I only had one HID, I would get a 21 watt. I won't comment on Barry's stuff. He did design some great stuff in the past. However, his alleged creative financing practices for his new business would prevent me from ever doing business with him.
Vie:
Old news, but here it is. It's sad, but I suppose that given the general state of the diving industry this type of stuff probably doesn't bother some if they can save a few bucks.
The High Springs Herald
March 3, 2005
A High Springs man arrested on charges of grand theft in November has turned over additional property to police.
Barry Miller, 43, of High Springs, was arrested on Nov. 23 after officials from Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc. reported more than $140,000 worth of raw materials and miscellaneous items missing from inventory.
Police arrested Miller after a search of Millers business, Salvo Diving, located at 210 N.E. First Avenue, led to the recovery of approximately $25,000 in Halcyon Manufacturing products.
On Feb. 21, Barry turned over additional items to the police and consented to an additional search of the business, which led to a total of $37,000 worth of additional products being recovered.
To date, the total amount of recovered product is valued at approximately $60,000.
Contact High Springs Police Department 386-454-1415 for additional information.
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