Dive lights in South Africa

Thrill Seeker · 7th January 2009, 07:56

Has anyone used the scubapro LED module lighting system?

I have looked the information on the other dive lights and each one has its merits.

It is quite costly to import the salvo,haylcon,etc

I am using a homemade built one. Pictures attached. Currently used as my primary. I want to use this as my back up.

Anyone have any ideas on good torches that have

1. Umbilical cord
2. longer then 2hrs burntime
3. 18 watts
4. Fast charge
5. led/halogen.
6. Handle
7, will not cost an arm or a leg :D

Regards

scunick · 7th January 2009, 08:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Thrill Seeker)

Has anyone used the scubapro LED module lighting system?

I have looked the information on the other dive lights and each one has its merits.

It is quite costly to import the salvo,haylcon,etc

I am using a homemade built one. Pictures attached. Currently used as my primary. I want to use this as my back up.

Anyone have any ideas on good torches that have

1. Umbilical cord
2. longer then 2hrs burntime
3. 18 watts
4. Fast charge
5. led/halogen.
6. Handle
7, will not cost an arm or a leg :D

Regards

Give Gerhard a call at Liquid Edge Diving (Liquid Edge Technical Diving (TDI/ IANTD/ Cave/ Trimix) Website. Suppliers of technical dive training in South Africa. Suppliers of Technical Dive Equipment. Providers of all levels of technical dive training). He imports Sarteks at a very competitive rate and they are great torches ( i have a 10W HID affectionately call "the finger of god" by my dive buddies).

Later

Nick

Dive Africa · 7th January 2009, 09:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Thrill Seeker)

Has anyone used the scubapro LED module lighting system?

I have looked the information on the other dive lights and each one has its merits.

It is quite costly to import the salvo,haylcon,etc

I am using a homemade built one. Pictures attached. Currently used as my primary. I want to use this as my back up.

Anyone have any ideas on good torches that have

1. Umbilical cord
2. longer then 2hrs burntime
3. 18 watts
4. Fast charge
5. led/halogen.
6. Handle
7, will not cost an arm or a leg :D

Regards

Hi

Yes give Gerhard a ring. He has used the scubapro light and did not rate it, beam to wide. I have a Sartek 21/13 watt variable and focasable HID (imported this directly) - It is cheaper than the scubapro HID. I did some extensive research on lights in RSA. Sartek by far the best value for money and they are good lights. PM me and can maybe sneak a cave dive/night dive if you want to have a look. The 10watt HID sartek is very good value for money and (for most) RSA conditions more than good enough - unless you dive Bushmans when I would recomend a 21 or even a 35watt light. You do get a Sartek in LED.

What and wher do you normally dive? If I were to buy a LED light I would consider the Salvo's (12 watt) robust and to use in ocean and good enough for wreck diving. In the caves I would not change my Sartek for anything.

Cheers Dries

Thrill Seeker · 7th January 2009, 10:38

Thanks Nick and Dries

I will give Gerhard a call. Just completed by cave course with Don. I am looking at getting one of the serious 18 watt + without the huge price tag. I saw the effect it has compared to the 10w halycon.i have not heard anyone say that they have a too bright torch.;)

Dries, i normally dive Miracle/Wondergat/Basslake and when i have the time Komati springs.Thanks for the offer i will PM you when i am going,hopefully we can dive together.

Regards
Vinayak

7th January 2009, 08:40	#2 (permalink)
scunick Nick Cunningham-Moorat Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 124	Re: Dive lights in South Africa Quote: (Originally Posted by Thrill Seeker) Has anyone used the scubapro LED module lighting system? I have looked the information on the other dive lights and each one has its merits. It is quite costly to import the salvo,haylcon,etc I am using a homemade built one. Pictures attached. Currently used as my primary. I want to use this as my back up. Anyone have any ideas on good torches that have 1. Umbilical cord 2. longer then 2hrs burntime 3. 18 watts 4. Fast charge 5. led/halogen. 6. Handle 7, will not cost an arm or a leg :D Regards Give Gerhard a call at Liquid Edge Diving (Liquid Edge Technical Diving (TDI/ IANTD/ Cave/ Trimix) Website. Suppliers of technical dive training in South Africa. Suppliers of Technical Dive Equipment. Providers of all levels of technical dive training). He imports Sarteks at a very competitive rate and they are great torches ( i have a 10W HID affectionately call "the finger of god" by my dive buddies). Later Nick
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7th January 2009, 09:52	#3 (permalink)
Dive Africa RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 30	Re: Dive lights in South Africa Quote: (Originally Posted by Thrill Seeker) Has anyone used the scubapro LED module lighting system? I have looked the information on the other dive lights and each one has its merits. It is quite costly to import the salvo,haylcon,etc I am using a homemade built one. Pictures attached. Currently used as my primary. I want to use this as my back up. Anyone have any ideas on good torches that have 1. Umbilical cord 2. longer then 2hrs burntime 3. 18 watts 4. Fast charge 5. led/halogen. 6. Handle 7, will not cost an arm or a leg :D Regards Hi Yes give Gerhard a ring. He has used the scubapro light and did not rate it, beam to wide. I have a Sartek 21/13 watt variable and focasable HID (imported this directly) - It is cheaper than the scubapro HID. I did some extensive research on lights in RSA. Sartek by far the best value for money and they are good lights. PM me and can maybe sneak a cave dive/night dive if you want to have a look. The 10watt HID sartek is very good value for money and (for most) RSA conditions more than good enough - unless you dive Bushmans when I would recomend a 21 or even a 35watt light. You do get a Sartek in LED. What and wher do you normally dive? If I were to buy a LED light I would consider the Salvo's (12 watt) robust and to use in ocean and good enough for wreck diving. In the caves I would not change my Sartek for anything. Cheers Dries
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7th January 2009, 10:38	#4 (permalink)
Thrill Seeker RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 8	Re: Dive lights in South Africa Thanks Nick and Dries I will give Gerhard a call. Just completed by cave course with Don. I am looking at getting one of the serious 18 watt + without the huge price tag. I saw the effect it has compared to the 10w halycon.i have not heard anyone say that they have a too bright torch.;) Dries, i normally dive Miracle/Wondergat/Basslake and when i have the time Komati springs.Thanks for the offer i will PM you when i am going,hopefully we can dive together. Regards Vinayak
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