torches

[GLOC]

Originally Posted by Lou

I haven't tired them but from refelctor size I can't imagine you will get as nice a flood light from them. I suspect they are more of a focussed spotlight and I, personally, wouldn't feel that happy about having them as a primary for the UK.

The only 2 I would be happy with would be the Heser and the new PT LED but you are looking at £110 for the former and £95 for the latter.

In shadowy areas and at ranges of a couple of meters, both are nearly as good as a 10W HID, the problem is once you get into brighter open water or further away from the surface you are trying illuminate, then the light levels drop off markedly. It is so long since I used a non-can light, I can't really compare it to anything from memory. Try dropping Phil at divingniknaks a line and ask about the new PT LED Heads or ask Woz about an LED torch he uses which comes with some good reviews.

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by Moz

Cos you're an ickle girl and play with girls stuff, not guns!

(Currently multi-tasking---- posting on YD, drinking a beer, burping and scratching me nads!!)

Moz

HAHA Nice one
Hope you enjoyed the diving today

Aaran

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by Moz

Cos you're an ickle girl and play with girls stuff, not guns!

(Currently multi-tasking---- posting on YD, drinking a beer, burping and scratching me nads!!)

Moz

You do realise you are on a boat with me next Sunday???? I hope you like pain...

Originally Posted by Eeyore

HAHA Nice one
Hope you enjoyed the diving today

Aaran

Okay, rub it in because I've got a cold again and couldn't dive this weekend. Oh, my *thinks* you're on the boat with me too - and you're probably my buddy...

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by Buoyant Babe

Oh, my *thinks* you're on the boat with me too - and you're probably my buddy...

Buddy......got ne mates me man woman
LOL get well soon....very soon!!
Aaran

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by Eeyore

Buddy......got ne mates me man woman
LOL get well soon....very soon!!
Aaran

Oh I will. There are a few people on that boat next weekend I need to give hell...

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by scapaman

hi it me again.
been looking at torches ,and i`ve seen one of them new ones that last about 60 hours so i`m told, i currently have a uk d4 but every time i dive with it my bouyance goes all to cock so i never feel comfy with it . so i thought if i changed it for one of these new ones i could put it in my bc pocket. but would like some advice before i went and spent a lot more of my wifes money,cheers .......

Hi scapaman,
I'm using a beaver platinum....yes a beaver , had no problems with it & its great tobe able to change bulbs quickly,cheap bulbs too!! (not the beaver ones).
if its the burn time & size you want then have a look at this, will fit into a bcd pocket, never tried one tho but someone on here might be able to help with that.

good luck in your search

Aaran

[GLOC]

Originally Posted by Eeyore

Hi scapaman,
I'm using a beaver platinum....yes a beaver , had no problems with it & its great tobe able to change bulbs quickly,cheap bulbs too!!.
if its the burn time & size you want then have a look at this, will fit into a bcd pocket, never tried one tho but someone on here might be able to help with that.

good luck in your search

Aaran

If you want to spend £149 I would defintely get a Heser, you will not be disappointed.

[Mal Bridgeman]

Originally Posted by GLOC

the new PT LED for £95

Gareth ... where did you get the price from? I've been trying to get a price from Phill...but so far no joy

Mal

[Moz]

If you only want a small torch to look around in holes then some of the LED torches are great! I remember doing a night dive at Capers last year and hired a pistol grip torch from them, my princeton tec surge was much brighter!


I currently have a 18w HID fish cooker, which is nice

Frogman and princeton do some good small torches, but get the buoancy sorted and the world is your ( very well lit ) lobster!!

Moz

[GLOC]

Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman

Gareth ... where did you get the price from? I've been trying to get a price from Phill...but so far no joy

Mal

Based on £50 for a standard PT and a rough cost (from Phil) of £45 for the LED head. He should hopefully have them delivered this week from the US and my name is on one of them Well hopefully it is....

PS I shouldn't have had the 2 coffees with Clare at 20:30 this evening...