Lightsticks

**Freef** · 6th October 2007, 17:16

Tesco's Halloween section has lightsticks at 68p.

Cheaper than the average dive shop!

Mdemon · 6th October 2007, 17:35

Good spot!

Also, don't underestimate the comedy value in diving an Rebreather with a Haloween mask on...

Dutchy · 6th October 2007, 21:22

<monty_voice>And now for something completely different....</monty_voice>
Store em in the freezer inbetween dives and they'll last for ages....

**Freef** · 6th October 2007, 21:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy)

Store em in the freezer inbetween dives and they'll last for ages....

And if the fridge light packs up you can still find the peas...

Mdemon · 7th October 2007, 08:03

Seal soap in a plastic bag and it will never run out!

decoweenie · 7th October 2007, 08:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

Seal soap in a plastic bag and it will never run out!

Dutchy · 7th October 2007, 12:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Freef)

And if the fridge light packs up you can still find the peas...

No you can't! As a result of the lowered temperature the chemical reaction comes to near stop. (which is the sole reason why sticks are conserved)

And I don't get the soap remark either. If it's about irrelevancy then Yes we're saving cents here not euros so in our sport its almost irrelevant. But let's look at it from a logistical point of view. You are running low on sticks and you need them????

**Freef** · 7th October 2007, 21:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy)

No you can't! As a result of the lowered temperature the chemical reaction comes to near stop. (which is the sole reason why sticks are conserved)

They work on the Wed eve night dives in Stoney in the middle of winter, that's good enough for me!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy)

You are running low on sticks and you need them????

In the UK lightsticks go for between £1-50 and £2-50 in a lot of dive shops, £1-25 in outdoor shops. A handfull of sticks saves enough for a scrubber fill, even if you have to fight the kiddies off to get them.

I keep light sticks on both my motorbikes and in the car. If I manage to drop my torch while trying to change a wheel in the dark they are a good back up.

Mdemon · 8th October 2007, 06:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy)

And I don't get the soap remark either.

Clearly Viz's "Top Tips" hasn't made it internationally...

Viz Top Tips #1

Viz Top Tips #2

***Beanie*** · 8th October 2007, 07:21

They are by the way light stick bracelets which you used to be able to buy 15 of in the £1 shop for £1

The necklaces are £0.78

not sure if you can change a wheel by them or not

6th October 2007, 17:16	#1 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Lightsticks Tesco's Halloween section has lightsticks at 68p. Cheaper than the average dive shop! __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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6th October 2007, 17:35	#2 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,902	Re: Lightsticks Good spot! Also, don't underestimate the comedy value in diving an Rebreather with a Haloween mask on... __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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6th October 2007, 21:22	#3 (permalink)
Dutchy SK#007 Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 716	Re: Lightsticks <monty_voice>And now for something completely different....</monty_voice> Store em in the freezer inbetween dives and they'll last for ages.... __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. = SK #007
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6th October 2007, 21:46	#4 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: Lightsticks Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy) Store em in the freezer inbetween dives and they'll last for ages.... And if the fridge light packs up you can still find the peas... __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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7th October 2007, 08:03	#5 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,902	Re: Lightsticks Seal soap in a plastic bag and it will never run out! __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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7th October 2007, 08:36	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Lightsticks Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) Seal soap in a plastic bag and it will never run out!
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7th October 2007, 12:12	#7 (permalink)
Dutchy SK#007 Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 716	Re: Lightsticks Quote: (Originally Posted by Freef) And if the fridge light packs up you can still find the peas... No you can't! As a result of the lowered temperature the chemical reaction comes to near stop. (which is the sole reason why sticks are conserved) And I don't get the soap remark either. If it's about irrelevancy then Yes we're saving cents here not euros so in our sport its almost irrelevant. But let's look at it from a logistical point of view. You are running low on sticks and you need them???? __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. = SK #007
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7th October 2007, 21:28	#8 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: Lightsticks Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy) No you can't! As a result of the lowered temperature the chemical reaction comes to near stop. (which is the sole reason why sticks are conserved) They work on the Wed eve night dives in Stoney in the middle of winter, that's good enough for me! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy) You are running low on sticks and you need them???? In the UK lightsticks go for between £1-50 and £2-50 in a lot of dive shops, £1-25 in outdoor shops. A handfull of sticks saves enough for a scrubber fill, even if you have to fight the kiddies off to get them. I keep light sticks on both my motorbikes and in the car. If I manage to drop my torch while trying to change a wheel in the dark they are a good back up. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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8th October 2007, 06:12	#9 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,902	Re: Lightsticks Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy) And I don't get the soap remark either. Clearly Viz's "Top Tips" hasn't made it internationally... Viz Top Tips #1 Viz Top Tips #2 __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?" Last edited by Mdemon : 8th October 2007 at 06:19.
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8th October 2007, 07:21	#10 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,194	Re: Lightsticks They are by the way light stick bracelets which you used to be able to buy 15 of in the £1 shop for £1 The necklaces are £0.78 not sure if you can change a wheel by them or not __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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