Buying a torch

[Stevex]

I am looking to buy a torch for nooks and crannies in low light and night diving. I live and work in Saudi Arabia so the Red Sea environment gives you an idea of the conditions/visability I'm looking at. I like the sound of the Tektite LS 5 200 lumen, however the bumf on it states it has a narrow 10° beam. Is this generally a good thing for night dives or should I be looking for a wider beam? Also, 200 lumens, sounds good compared with others on the market but I don't want to scare all the sealife I've come to look at, away with something resembling a searchlight. Looking at around the £100 mark if you have any recommendations, thanks.

[Woz]

I've got an LS5 and I've used it in the Red Sea. It's ace. The 10° is only the centre spot- there is an area of overspill round it too.

Thoroughly recommended. And that's not just cos I bought one. It's pretty much "standard issue" in our club and everyone loves them.

[Dammyla]

Ditto to wot woz said.

I've got one and it's the mutts nuts. Great for banging stuff over the head with too as it is a very solid piece of kit.

[Woz]

Ditto to wot woz said.

I've got one and it's the mutts nuts. Great for banging stuff over the head with too as it is a very solid piece of kit.Yep. Blind it then club it.

[Richard Whitcombe]

Torch depends a lot on your budget. And availability where you are!

200 lumens isnt a lot. I use it on my SL6 backup its not enough for my liking for wrecks or night diving. Im going more for 800 lumen beams or so for a main light.