Torch

[weirdfish]

any ideas on a good reliable compact led torch for a first timer?

[PeteM]

any ideas on a good reliable compact led torch for a first timer?


Budget?

[Spirit_of_Guernsey]

Picked up a good backup torch from Amazon, works well so far, with no flooding. Not bright enough as a main torch but small enough to keep permanently in my BCD pocket so I am never without if I find an interesting hole.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fantasea-Underwater-Torch-Depth-Rating/dp/B001AC6OCU/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1290711248&sr=1-8

[John_C]

any ideas on a good reliable compact led torch for a first timer?

What type of diving? The Aquastar 3w led is a good back up torch, and ok for general use in the UK or abroad.

http://www.divingdirectshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1318

[Richard Whitcombe]

Impossible to recommend without giving budget. Personally id go for a tektite but its £100.

[Andy (treerat)]

Peli Nemo ro Sabre lights are good, reliable and cheap to buy.

[DarrenA]

http://www.bsac.com/shop.asp?itemid=8685&itemTitle=3W+Fusion%2DX+Luxion+Torch&section=1401&sectionTitle=Assorted+Accessories

BSAC members get a discount.

Nice torch.

[Andy Mason]

Photon Torpedo - http://www.cnsales.com/photontorpedopage.htm

[neil_richardson]

cheap budget, you cannot go past these:

http://www.simplyscuba.com/products/LEDCO/LenserFrogman7456InGiftBox.aspx
http://www.simplyscuba.com/products/UnderwaterKinetics/SL4eLED.aspx

IF you've got a bit more money then, having owned a photon, and a Rat light, i'd go for:

http://www.mb-sub.com/x1-vb/?L=2
as i like being able to focus and unfocus the beam... damn powerful for its size...


HOWEVER, if you have a BIT more money, i'd consider:

http://www.lightmonkey.us/led_5_2_12_primary.php
Great for night diving or cave diving

http://www.cathxocean.com/products/eu_product/euphos_umbilical
great for wreck or ocean diving...

[weirdfish]

budget no more than £80

[Andy (treerat)]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.17382