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★★★★☆
4.1

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★★★★☆
4.1

$92.95

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Pros

  • High intensity (46)
  • Reliable (41)
  • Long bulb life (38)
  • Well-focused (32)
  • Compact (19)
  • Bright (1)
  • Comes with batteries (1)
  • Cool (1)
  • Doesn't scare wildlife (1)
  • Easy to id buddy (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy (13)
  • Not durable (10)
  • Akward switch (1)
  • Bad switch (1)
  • Heavy with batteries (1)
  • Little change on low hi (1)
  • No lantern handle option (1)
  • Possible switch concern (1)
  • Switch is hard to operate (1)
  • Weak beam (1)

Best Uses

  • Recreational (46)
  • Close-up viewing (28)
  • Professional (15)
  • Night diving (11)
  • Extreme depths (8)
  • Cave diving (5)
  • Safety backup (5)
  • Primary light (2)
  • Clear water viewing (1)
  • Primary (1)
 
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Provided by Leisure Pro

Triple 3-watt Maxbright LEDs combined with Princeton Tec's proprietary optics offer unprecedented brightness and beam smoothness. 9 watts of pure brute power are offered with two modes of illumination; high for super-bright and low for extended battery life. The light output is calibrated for both close range tasks and spotting at a distance. The Shockwave LED is engineered to be impact resistant and waterproof to 100 meters.

Specification Description
Batteries 8 C Alkaline Included
Burn Time (Hours) 12+ hours on high <br>20+ hours on low
Handle Pistol
Lamp 3 Maxbright 3 Watt LEDs
Power (Watts) Three 3-watt MaxBright LEDs - total wattage = 9 watts <br>170 Lumens

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Princeton Tec SHOCKWAVE LED W/FREE TEC 40

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Outstanding 9.0

$92.95

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Fantastic! But be careful.

"I bought this light and it was very quickly sent. I am exceptionally pleased with the lights performance. BUT! After one Night Dive, something happened and the switch broke so be careful with the mechanism. I suspect it was just the one I purchased, as in general, the mechanism and components used appear to be quite solid. Among 16 people on an advanced night dive class this was by far the brightest light t..." Read Full Review »

Aug 20, 2007 by Cæl_Corp

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
ON/OFF switch broke on the first dive

"The on/off switch broke on my first night dive with it. Will definitely recommend NOT to any of my students. If you're a cave or wreck diver, DO NOT rely on this torch. The switch could easily break during your dive. However, the small back-up light that comes as a gift with the primary one is reliable...." Read Full Review »

Dec 21, 2008 by Max

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Dec 21 2008
Max
Bogota, Colombia
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  • Professional Diver
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Princeton Tec SHOCKWAVE LED W/FREE TEC 40 Review

ON/OFF switch broke on the first dive

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Well-Focused

    Cons

  • Breaks Easily
  • Weak Beam

    Best Uses

  • Night Diving
  • Recreational

"The on/off switch broke on my first night dive with it. Will definitely recommend NOT to any of my students.

If you're a cave or wreck diver, DO NOT rely on this torch. The switch could easily break during your dive.

However, the small back-up light that comes as a gift with the primary one is r …"  Read Full Review »

On/off switch broken after only one dive

On/off switch broken after only one dive
  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 20 2007
Cæl_Corp
From Seattle, but living on Oahu atm.
I am:
  • Advanced Diver
Reviewed at:
Price: $92.95
No Tax Outside NY

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Princeton Tec SHOCKWAVE LED W/FREE TEC 40 Review

Fantastic! But be careful.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Doesn't scare wildlife
  • High Intensity
  • Long Bulb Life
  • Non-yellow light
  • More »

    Cons

  • Breaks Easily
  • Possible switch concern

    Best Uses

  • Clear Water viewing
  • Close-Up Viewing
  • Extreme Depths
  • Professional
  • Recreational
  • More »

"I bought this light and it was very quickly sent. I am exceptionally pleased with the lights performance. BUT! After one Night Dive, something happened and the switch broke so be careful with the mechanism. I suspect it was just the one I purchased, as in general, the mechanism and components us …"  Read Full Review »

  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 8 2007
Dan-o
Vancouver, Washington
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I am:
  • Advanced Diver
  • Recreational Diver
Reviewed at:
Price: $92.95
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Princeton Tec SHOCKWAVE LED W/FREE TEC 40 Review

Good value and performance

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • High Intensity
  • Long Bulb Life

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close-Up Viewing
  • Recreational

"I'm very happy with this light! I've dived with buddys using canister HID's and other LED lights, this one provides nearly the same level of performance as lights that cost 2-3 times as much. It's a great primary light for night and deep/cold water. The on/off switch and lock are easy to operate …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 3 2008
Mike
Las Vegas
I am:
  • Advanced Diver
Reviewed at:
Price: $92.95
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Princeton Tec SHOCKWAVE LED W/FREE TEC 40 Review

Average LED Light

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • High Intensity
  • Long Bulb Life
  • Well-Focused

    Cons

  • Breaks Easily

    Best Uses

  • Close-Up Viewing
  • Recreational

"I have been through two of these Lights and the locking mechanism broke off of both. I finally switched over to the UK C8 eLED and have had no problems. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 8 2007
eXtreme Miami
Miami, FL
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I am:
  • Advanced Diver
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Price: $92.95
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Princeton Tec SHOCKWAVE LED W/FREE TEC 40 Review

My All time Fav Dive Light

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • High Intensity
  • Long Bulb Life
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close-Up Viewing
  • Professional
  • Recreational

"I compared every dive light and found in the end this one to be the best. Battery life, Price, and brightness is what makes this light the winner. LED has come a looong way. HID lights are too sensitive to breaking, and replacement bulbs too high, Halogen/Xenon bulbs drain batteries way to fast. T …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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$92.95

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