Suggestions for a newbie.

[mwhities]

I'm looking to get a primary and secondary light for diving. I'll soon be taking my AOW and a night dive will be one of the specialities. What does everyone recommend for the primary light? I would like to stay under 100.00 if at all possible for the primary and under 50.00 for the secondary. I'm willing to pay a little more for the primary, as it will be my.... primary light. I guess I'm saying I have a budget of 150.00 for both of my lights.

Remember, I do only have one-arm, so a light that will easily turn on and maybe has clips to enable me to clip it to my bC or what have you.

Thanks,

Michael

 

[Rick Inman]

Michael,

My suggestion is to hold out for just a few more dollars and get the UK Cannon 1000 HID. Comparably priced lights pale in comparison, and the next jump up is a thousand dollar canister light.

If I couldn't have my 21w salvo and was doomed to a cheep light, this would be my choice.

And check out the changeable handle which might be a plus for you.

Here's a link to one: http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/PROD/lights/44601

 

[TSandM]

If your budget is really that tight, you might look at the Ikelite lights. My husband has one of them. It cost him about $39, as I recall. It is amazingly bright and has a very well-focused beam. For night diving, I think it's really an excellent value. And it has a switch, rather than a twist head for activation, which I think would be much easier with one hand.

 

[Jason Ooi]

I recommend UK C8 Led and New C8 LED plus backup light UK Mini Q40 eLED


http://www.divesports.com/mall/uk_light_c8led.asp

http://www.brightguy.com/products/Sunlight_C8_eLED_PLUS.php

 

[mwhities]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

I actually looked at the Sunlight C8 eLED, but I figured to be a little out of my price range. As for the secondary, I did decide on the Mini Q40 eLED. I figured if I can have mount it somewhere and keep my hand free for other things, it will be a good choice.

Thinking about it now, it will only be a few more dollars out of my price range (shipping and tax), but it will be worth it.

Thanks again,

Michael

 

[frankc420]

Oh Michael, you can get the C8 eLCD on Leisurepro for $60, the C8 eLCD Plus is $115. Q40 is $25. If you buy 2 of the Q40 and the C8 eLCD your under budget, if you buy the eLCD plus your $15 over. =)

Add shipping of course, that is if LP doesn't have free shipping at the time of your order.