Taking advanced open water. Need Primary Light. Thoughts on Hollis 3x3 led Torch?

[00wabbit]

I am taking advanced open water this month and I need to get a primary light for the course and for my future night diving adventures. Currently the only light I have is a Princeton tec Impact XL tucked into my very small BC pocket for emergencies and looking under crevices etc.

Originally I was looking at getting the Princeton Tec Shockwave LED light because it seems economical and adequate: Princeton Tec, NEW 400 Lumens Shockwave LED Dive Light
I don't want to spend more than $120 or so but I see that leisure pro has this Hollis 3x3 led torch on closeout. Hollis 3x3 LED Torch Light

What are your thoughts on this light. I like that it's aluminum and has a magnetic switch. It seems like it might last me longer. Eventually it could become a back up light if/when I move to a canister light set up.

 

[decompression]

For a fantastic light at a super low price checkout Diverightinscuba's 1000 light. At $89 it outshines just about anything in its class.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Even on closeout the Hollis is way too much money for a light with a mechanical switch like that.

 

[00wabbit]

Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip What about this one? comes with a free pelican case

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For a fantastic light at a super low price checkout Diverightinscuba's 1000 light. At $89 it outshines just about anything in its class.

Looks good are you affiliated with them?

 

[cbrich]

I have the Hollis 5 LED light.

Hollis Gear: LED5 Torch

 

[00wabbit]

I have the Hollis 5 LED light.

Hollis Gear: LED5 Torch

Is it good for a primary light for night dives? I am concerned that the beam may be too narrow.

 

[eelnoraa]

Wide beam or narrow beam really depend on the kind of water you dive it. Murky water, the hot spot is the narrower the better. Clear water, a bit wider beam is OK. What is good about Hollis LED5 is while its hot spot is very tight, it also produce very useful, graudally dimming side spill.

Over all, I think Hollis LED5 is a much better light than UK C8 piston light. But I think DRIS100 is a better light for less money. DRIS light has a little wider beam than Hollis LED5 too.

 

[00wabbit]

Patience isnt a virtue of mine. I just ordered the DRIS 1000 Lumen light. I saw a couple other positive reviews of it online.

I know a guy with a laser so I'll just put the Hollis logo on it my self and save $50

 

[decompression]

Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip What about this one? comes with a free pelican case

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Looks good are you affiliated with them?

Lol, no affiliation at all. But another very satisfied customer, you'll find many on the board.

 

[xspect]

I also have a DRIS light. all I can say is wow