Advice on Torches?

[Captain Deco]

Thanks for the tips.........I am busy researching as we speak!!!!

[Fathoms Down]

Originally Posted by Juz

Best value torch on the market currently - in my opinion - is the Light cannon.

HID, brighter than my Custom Diver HID for about £150.

Have your retinas recovered from the last March's Dover gig yet Juz?

I have to agree with the Light Cannon; I have one and its very good for the money. The only downsides are that its not umbilical and not focusable but for the average diver its storming value for money.

[greenpants]

I've got a UK light cannon and I'am very impressed so far. It is excellent value for money, very bright and an excellent color temp!!

However, I have heard concerns that is it quite fragile. I've not had any problems with mine yet but then I've only had it for a few months and it's only been on about 6 trips (1 overseas).

Cheers
Dan.

[Fathoms Down]

Originally Posted by greenpants

However, I have heard concerns that is it quite fragile. I've not had any problems with mine yet but then I've only had it for a few months and it's only been on about 6 trips (1 overseas).

It may seem that way but they are actually pretty tough. I've dropped, sat on and whacked mine against more dive boat decks and cavern walls than I'd care to admit and its been fine so far.

[Dundee]

I have to agree,

They seem pretty robust, I am still on the first bulb after three years!
The only thing that bugs me is the plastic stickers peal off the side after about 6 dives, but that happens with all the UK torches.

I know, splitting hairs.

buy a lite Cannon as your first torch and you won't go wrong.

C

[CotoChris]

Ditto again on the UKD8r. I got an excellent price and great service from SDS watersorts. It was my first proper torch and very happy with it, it's a good buy.

[ahar]

Lots of people use the UKD4R, but I've managed to flood 3 so far - if you get one remember not to tighten it too much

[MATTBIN]

Inbetween the D4 and The D8 lives the C8R, I have one, its a good size and its pretty bright, just over £120. Hand held, twin bulbs etc.
Worth a look anyway.

Rgds
Matt

[dave archer]

Anohter vote for the UKD8R - £140, rechargeable, bright as you like (beats a Lite Cannon on a night dive IMO), redundant bulb, tough as old boots.
Feels a bit heavy out the water, but once in it's fine

Dave.

[jptaylor9]

Originally Posted by scubajay

Thanks for the tips.........I am busy researching as we speak!!!!

Remember to look at recharging times. If your on a multi-day dive trip can you recharge overnight, if necessary? Burn times & recharge times vary a lot between torches.

Also, do you need to dismantle torch to recharge. Some torches e.g. Kowalski's can be recharged via external contacts, reduces chance of flooding on a dive.

JT