Best torch

[mija162]

I am in the market for a new torch, more than likely an umbilical.
If money were no object (not that it isn't) but if money were no object what would you buy. At the moment I have a big old 18 watt Halcyon which takes two lead acid batteries.
But what would you buy and why.

[Ivon]

By any chance Rob are you associated with Green force, just that all your posts seem to be about them?

If so how about advertising on the site, it's what other company's do and is only fair to the rest of the advertisers.

[markosis]

If money is no object, Salvo.

I have one, and I love it, it's like a little, portable sunbeam.

Otherwise, the Metalsub torches have had some very good reviews (I think Mike's sell them) and they're relatively cheap for their performance.

[GLOC]

Noted by Mods and PM sent.

[Ding Dang Doo]

There's a review in Dive magazine this month... both Salvos and Greenforce seem to come out very well... but so they should for over £650!

Pete

[dave archer]

Solus SU-1000
LED technology, fully sealed battery pack
Equivalent Light output to 150 Watt Halogen Lamp
2.5 Hours Burntime at 100% Output, 5 Hours Burntime at 50% Output



Dave.

[aquaholic]

If money & time is no object I would wait 12 months and then review the LED offerings.

Got my new SR500 light head with custom cable from Solus before xmas and the customer service and build quality is fantastic. (http://www.ssp.ie/products.htm).

The SR500 is much brighter on land compared to my 10W HID - and hopefully will last a bit longer (am the owner of three bust Halcyon 10W HID heads now and have got fed up with having to repair them).

Haven't managed to get the solus wet yet, but will post a report once I get the chance. Am waiting with baited breath for their 8 degree optics. Current light has 12 degree beam.

[M U S T go D I V I N G soon!]

[daveb0000]

[quote=markosis]If money is no object, Salvo.

I have one, and I love it, it's like a little, portable sunbeam.

yep, another vote for the salvo very bright and a tough unit to boot.

[shippy]

First time poster long time reader , Metalsub there i've said it it's big it's boxy and with a 13ah batt heavy to! but runs 3.5 hours with 50 watt bulb and dubbles up as a hand warmer on winter dives. had greenforce and happy with it's performance. Like the dimer switch on metalsub for cutting down back scater on crap viz dives. Still try before you part with hard cash.

[JAG]

Still seeing instances of Salvos failing for whatever reason so personally I would still stick with GF, the best you can afford.