my first dive torch???

[splashman]

Hello!
Can any of you give me some advice on buying my first dive torch?
I’m not too worried about how much it will cost (to a sensible point at least) as long as I get a good torch that will do it all for a long time!
Thanks again.

[John_C]

Like many things about diving it all depends on a number of things.

* Budget

* Type of diving (UK & Warm water)

* Type of diving (recreational or techie)

In any case a good purchase IMHO id one of these.

http://www.simplyscuba.com/ProductDetails.aspx?StockID=21533

Very good value for money, and a good all rounder for most conditions ;)

[Phil Mauer]

I have a Hartenberger plus a FA&MI LED 50w. Contact any of the guys at SDS Sheffield for a good price on a host of different torches available to you - check out their website and call them for their best price.

They are offereing dive show prices during March so check em out

Phil

[bakerstreet]

If you are just after something basic then a UK D4R is a good purchase. You can get one for £90 plus P&P from places like Go Dive or Deep Blue.

Worth looking at some of the LED ones as well. The price appears to be dropping on those :)

[Woz]

I wouldn't even look at old fashioned tungsten any more. LED is collapsing in price and is sooooooo much better.

[Paul Westhead]

I wouldn't even look at old fashioned tungsten any more. LED is collapsing in price and is sooooooo much better.

I think that is a matter of personal taste. IMO LED doesn't perform as well under certain conditions. I have also noticed from personal experience that LED gives more of a nice glow than a focused beam of light.

My personal choice would be one of these:
Here (http://www.lighthousediving.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=124&osCsid=38dd450b32aad3502cef44a18ea4a01b)