Dive light better suited for the PNW area
Dive light better suited for the PNW area
Hey quick question, I am looking at buying a new dive light that is better suited for diving in the PNW. I have never dove in an area that you would use a light in during the day and the Princeton Tech light I have used in previous night dives is not even close to bright enough to be of use during the day. Only stipulation is I am not looking to spend crazy money on one yet. Let me know what you guys have seen. I am not a photographer, just a dude who likes to see..... during a day dive
Re: Dive light better suited for the PNW area
I guess I will be the first one to say that you can't go wrong with a light from Forum member Dusty. He makes great lights. Do a search for Dusty's lights.
He'll probably see this and respond himself.
Mike
He'll probably see this and respond himself.
Mike
Re: Dive light better suited for the PNW area
+1 for a dusty light. Do yourself a favor and save up for a good can light now. you'll thank yourself later. you can't beat dusty's light for the cost.
if you still want something cheaper, look into the DRIS 1000 lumen lights. That was my first torch purchase and i still use it as my backup now. It's a great, affordable option. I think Hog makes a decent competitor to it now as well, but I'm not too sure on price comparison.
if you still want something cheaper, look into the DRIS 1000 lumen lights. That was my first torch purchase and i still use it as my backup now. It's a great, affordable option. I think Hog makes a decent competitor to it now as well, but I'm not too sure on price comparison.
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Re: Dive light better suited for the PNW area
Dusty lights are good for around here if you want a can light. Another option, even less expensive, is this tiny little handheld light from Dive Right In Scuba (DRIS) ... http://www.diverightinscuba.com/catalog ... -3586.html
Add another $22 for the Goodman handle and you've got a real sweet setup. Cheng got one a few months ago and won't even use her can light anymore. Travels real nice too.
The only downside to these is that the battery burn time is only about 70 minutes. Best to change batteries (3 AA) after every dive. But that only takes about 30 seconds ... and rechargeables make it very cost-effective.
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Add another $22 for the Goodman handle and you've got a real sweet setup. Cheng got one a few months ago and won't even use her can light anymore. Travels real nice too.
The only downside to these is that the battery burn time is only about 70 minutes. Best to change batteries (3 AA) after every dive. But that only takes about 30 seconds ... and rechargeables make it very cost-effective.
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
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Re: Dive light better suited for the PNW area
Awesome! Thanks guys! This is the perfect size too! Heading to the Maldives in a month so this little guy will travel nicely for sure.
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Another + for the DRIS 1k Shorty. For its price, cant be beat. A step up is the Light For Me Backup Tec XML. Tighter beam, I use it for my backup, as the 1k is abit too big/heavy for me as a backup.
If Dusty gets a 5 hour unit going, I'll probably get one as a backup in case my Light Monkey HID goes down.
If Dusty gets a 5 hour unit going, I'll probably get one as a backup in case my Light Monkey HID goes down.
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That Shorty that Greatful Diver posted is a GREAT light. The wife uses it at a back up for around here, and used it as her primary down in Cozumel. Lots of light, but like he stated, you will need to change the battery's after each dive
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Just bought the DRIS with the goodman handle. 1000 lumens was too hard to pass by! Thanks for all the great suggestions and I will see you out there!
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I've been using the DRIS 1K for a couple years here in Seattle as a primary and it's been a great light, even out-shining some of the Solas out there. With the 3 C batteries, it seems good 5-10 dives, and I do have a video head for the light. I also have a 1K shorty that's just as bright, but doesn't last as long. I can tell that my buddies Dusty is much better for cutting through the junk, and I've finally upgraded to a Dusty, but keeping the 1K for backup.
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The DRIS 1k finally arrived, this thing is much heavier than I expected. For those that have used it, is the weight an issue/annoying while diving? I also bought the goodman handle for it but the light seems a little long.
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Didnt you get the shorty?
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
Re: Dive light better suited for the PNW area
I ordered the only one I saw. It's 8" long. Wasn't aware of a shorty.
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You wanted the shorty...
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
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I knew that this one seemed a little but long.... Rather impractical it seems. Thanks for the info.
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
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I have the regular DRIS 8" light I use as my back-up. It's a great light and you can't go wrong with it. It'll give you much more burn time than the shorty and you'll be able to get 3 dives out of fresh batteries. My regular dive buddy uses one as his primary with the soft goodman handle and it works great.
http://www.diverightinscuba.com/catalog ... -3380.html
http://www.diverightinscuba.com/catalog ... -3380.html
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That is the problem with that type of light. You are limited to either short burn times or long handles. Usable when hand held but not so good for goodman mounting. That is why they are used mainly for backups.
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