Halcyon or Salvo

[Ferg3333]

I would go for the 21w Salvo, had it just under three years and its never let me down except when I forgot to charge it.

[milldog]

What about the Agirr Brokk 21w??

Graham

[jptaylor9]

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[Ant P]

Originally Posted by the_negligent_snail

Will soon be selling a Metalsub HID126 (Purchased Nov ‘07) with 9amp battery (March ‘08) and 4amp travel battery (Nov ’07) when I get this so PM me if interested…looking in region of £700 ono

Why sell the metalsub to buy a different HID torch - is it just shopping mania or is there a good reason? I've seen the metalsubs in action and they're good torches.

cheers, ant

[Brian of Aquanauts]

Originally Posted by Ant P

Why sell the metalsub to buy a different HID torch - is it just shopping mania or is there a good reason? I've seen the metalsubs in action and they're good torches.

cheers, ant

The beams aren't focusable and are harder to make a clear signal with in bright conditions.

If you are training with a "DIR" angle this in an important feature as your light is your "voice" and good communication is essential to stop us becoming separated. A clear signal also helps resolve difficult issues when technical diving, if you need the assistance of a buddy quickly. The lights are also easier to mount securely on the right hip using your webbing waist strap.

[the_negligent_snail]

Originally Posted by Ant P

Why sell the metalsub to buy a different HID torch - is it just shopping mania or is there a good reason? I've seen the metalsubs in action and they're good torches.

cheers, ant

Hi Ant,

I could not agree more, the Metalsub torch is a fantastic torch and I am loathe to get shot of it, especially as it is so new. Shopping Mania? I wish, but no, the problem I have is that I dont want to mount the battery on the tanks but want it belt mounted, hence the reason for looking at the canisters.

I have managed to hang the 9amp battery from the belt with some success but it is just does not seem as though I am doing it right (therein lies the clue) and is less than satisfactory. If I am going to swap torches best I do it now while the Metalsub is still quite new and worth more.

Graham

[the_negligent_snail]

Originally Posted by Brian of Aquanauts

The beams aren't focusable and are harder to make a clear signal with in bright conditions.

If you are training with a "DIR" angle this in an important feature as your light is your "voice" and good communication is essential to stop us becoming separated. A clear signal also helps resolve difficult issues when technical diving, if you need the assistance of a buddy quickly. The lights are also easier to mount securely on the right hip using your webbing waist strap.

Thanks Brian, The Halcyon is leading the poll at present so may well be getting in touch later.....

[divingniknaks]

Originally Posted by Mark Chase

I understood that the new Halcyons were using the same bulb as the Salvos?

Nope, still WA bulbs.

[divingniknaks]

I voted purely in the interest of balance as it does seem a little unfair for Retailers/Distributors to vote, clearly the OP was looking for other less biased views.

I declare my interest in the matter publicly.

[the_negligent_snail]

Originally Posted by divingniknaks

I voted purely in the interest of balance as it does seem a little unfair for Retailers/Distributors to vote, clearly the OP was looking for other less biased views.

I declare my interest in the matter publicly.

So that was the last vote for halcyon then??