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Small backup light recommendations?
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2nded. Much better than dgx 600. Brighter, longer lasting, better made and lighterNot cheap but very versatile, I'm a big fan of the Tillytec mini Uni.
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Bright orange too.
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I found their website a bit confusing... What LED configuration would you recommend? I couldn't tell if everything was just out of stock currently.
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Sure thing, what diving conditions will you be using it in? I've tried all their LEDS.
Topseller 1 Mini uni + LED module 1400 - 30000 - 5, incl. charger an battery 21700
- inclusive torch Mini uni - inclusive Mini uni LED module 1400-30000-5 - inclusive 1 x battery 21700 - inclusive charger profi 2 - inclusive protection ring blue - inclusive hand strap
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I got a diverite CX2 as a backup light. It's not small by any means, but with 1700 lumens and a very tight 8 degree beam, it can easily function as a primary on dives where i don't need my bigger light or if it straight up dies before the dive and i don't need a backup for that dive. Especially with USB-C charging and the possibility to power it with 18650 batteries witht he inculded adapter, the leklygood of the CX2 running out of juice is slim enough for me.
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So as mentioned I have the BigBlue 2600 as my primary (which has 120º beam), then ended up grabbing the Xtar D20 as an interim backup which I believe has an 8º beam angle (but can't actually find that info online).
I think ideally this would be a slightly beefier backup, and could be used as a primary in narrow swim through/night dive situations where I want a more focused beam for signalling etc.
As mentioned earlier it’s hard to beat the nitescuba s12, just got the s20 too, pretty nice lights for the $.
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