[Scuba1]

Originally Posted by tom

I've recently bought one of these (partly on David's recommendation) and I have to say I'm extremely pleased with it. I've used it on about 6 dives so far.

It's not particularly good in light conditions (e.g. in the shallows, hotspot not as intense as some other torches I have seen) but when things get dark it really performs. The light is very similar to HID, and is supposedly 40W equivalent. On saturday I was able to very briefly compare it to Mark and Andy's 10W Halcyons as we passed eachother on the wreck - there wasn't a lot of difference at first glance (I'd like to do a better comparison, but basically the Fa&Mi did not look stupid next to them).

Of the other comparisons I've been able to make, it's not as bright as a 18w HID Greenforce or the Sartek that a few on here have. But it's also about £300 less

It's brighter than a UK C8R.

I have mine mounted on a Goodman style handle too. It's a bit heavy out of the water, but effortless when diving. Really very pleased with it.

PS it's also a *very* cool looking bit of kit - always important!

I have something more or less like that including the cool looks and am verry pleased with it. Have a look
http://barbolight.com/english/englishtecnicau.htm


MIchael