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ON/OFF switch broke on the first dive

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT

ON/OFF switch broke on the first dive

Max from Bogota, Colombia

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 more

Fantastic! But be careful.

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Fantastic! But be careful.

Cæl_Corp from From Seattle, but living on Oahu atm.

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 there. One person even had a 6 D cell light and this one still outshined. I was very pleased. The only concern was with cloudy water, it was TO bright. But I noticed this was the same with the other lights as well. Read more

Good value and performance

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Good value and performance

Dan-o from Vancouver, Washington

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 with thick gloves. Read more

Average LED Light

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Average LED Light

Mike from Las Vegas

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. Read more

My All time Fav Dive Light

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT

My All time Fav Dive Light

eXtreme Miami from Miami, FL

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. This LED light features 9 Watts of power, or 3 watts on low, I almost always use it on 3 watts and it's still really powerful. The light is not too heavy, it is durable, feels good in the hand, and will light up things in front of you, but also 30' away. Compare the brightness, and battery life of any dive light, and you will surely pick this light as your winner! The switch will not break, like happens on many of another brands lights (starts with a "U") I do drift dives at night very often, this light is viewable from the boat from over a mile away. It has most likely saved a call to the coast guard. PS, the light is not see though like in the displayed photo. Read more