Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch

Dave Faye · 13th May 2008, 01:37

Green Force. Any combination of batteries, light head and umbilical. You can customize it. meets all your criteria. All light heads are tough as nails and modular/interchangeable. I have had mine for 3 years of hardcore wreck diving in the worst conditions without a problem.

Dave

mempilot · 13th May 2008, 03:13

Coolest thing since sliced bread:

Dive Rite 500 Lumen LED Primary Light

can switch between umbilical and hand held. great burn time and bright as a 10w HID. I'm sending my pri Sartek off for service and upgrades. This DR LED will be in my kit shortly.

andibk · 13th May 2008, 06:35

The OMS light I have been using is the L197. This light you can mount on the waiste harness or on the backplate if you like. Never had any problems such as leaking or anything else. Well worth the money spent.

andibk

digital_steve · 14th May 2008, 00:08

another vote for greenforce
it meets all your criteria

nigelpa · 27th May 2008, 20:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

Coolest thing since sliced bread:

Dive Rite 500 Lumen LED Primary Light

can switch between umbilical and hand held. great burn time and bright as a 10w HID. I'm sending my pri Sartek off for service and upgrades. This DR LED will be in my kit shortly.

Hi

I am looking at this light, I dive in the english channel on wrecks so sometimes only a couple of meters viz. I currently use a UKD4R (18watt xenon) I and am looking for an umbilical torch. Budget of around £450. I was looking at buying a salvo rebel 10 watt HID focusable from the states. But then I found this little number!

How do find yours?

Regards

Nigel

newman_diver · 27th May 2008, 20:53

Hi,

I currently own a GreenForce HID50 and a Tristar Plus. HID50 is brighter than the Tristar Plus but I am much more careful with the HID than the LED. The Tristar Plus is plenty bright for the caves. As said previous, very interchangable, twist-on activation at head or battery, whichever you prefer. Burn time on both meets your criteria but the LED gets far more burn time on a charge. Charge time, 15mins - 2hrs, depending on battery state. Batteries are sealed units. Hope this helps.

Tyler

Dansken · 27th May 2008, 21:03

See why not the metalsub with the switch at the head. I have seen this in action and it gives a lot of light.

But I got a question why not with a switch at the canister

I do like Salvo

mempilot · 27th May 2008, 22:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelpa)

How do find yours?

Regards

Nigel

I don't.

Seems to be a product supply issue, as in my supplier has none.

w ripley · 26th June 2008, 22:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

I don't.

Seems to be a product supply issue, as in my supplier has none.

Mem

Any delivery yet? If so, what do you think?

I'm holding a TillyTec LED W30 (flashlight style) right now that has 300 lumens. It compares very well with my DiveRite 10W HID (DR says that has 500 lumens). Can't wait to hear/see how the DR 500 (lumens) LED compares. If good, I'm getting out of the HID primary business.

Bill

diverklondike · 27th June 2008, 04:46

I have been divng a Salvo 21w LED for a couple months now and am very happy with it...

13th May 2008, 01:37	#11 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 168	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Green Force. Any combination of batteries, light head and umbilical. You can customize it. meets all your criteria. All light heads are tough as nails and modular/interchangeable. I have had mine for 3 years of hardcore wreck diving in the worst conditions without a problem. Dave __________________ Dave http://www.Bostondeepwrecks.com http://www.Fayelaw.com
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mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,473	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Coolest thing since sliced bread: Dive Rite 500 Lumen LED Primary Light can switch between umbilical and hand held. great burn time and bright as a 10w HID. I'm sending my pri Sartek off for service and upgrades. This DR LED will be in my kit shortly. __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 155	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch The OMS light I have been using is the L197. This light you can mount on the waiste harness or on the backplate if you like. Never had any problems such as leaking or anything else. Well worth the money spent. andibk
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digital_steve New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 37	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch another vote for greenforce it meets all your criteria
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nigelpa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sittingourne Posts: 4	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) Coolest thing since sliced bread: Dive Rite 500 Lumen LED Primary Light can switch between umbilical and hand held. great burn time and bright as a 10w HID. I'm sending my pri Sartek off for service and upgrades. This DR LED will be in my kit shortly. Hi I am looking at this light, I dive in the english channel on wrecks so sometimes only a couple of meters viz. I currently use a UKD4R (18watt xenon) I and am looking for an umbilical torch. Budget of around £450. I was looking at buying a salvo rebel 10 watt HID focusable from the states. But then I found this little number! How do find yours? Regards Nigel
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27th May 2008, 20:53	#16 (permalink)
newman_diver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Victoria Posts: 16	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Hi, I currently own a GreenForce HID50 and a Tristar Plus. HID50 is brighter than the Tristar Plus but I am much more careful with the HID than the LED. The Tristar Plus is plenty bright for the caves. As said previous, very interchangable, twist-on activation at head or battery, whichever you prefer. Burn time on both meets your criteria but the LED gets far more burn time on a charge. Charge time, 15mins - 2hrs, depending on battery state. Batteries are sealed units. Hope this helps. Tyler
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Dansken New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 2	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch See why not the metalsub with the switch at the head. I have seen this in action and it gives a lot of light. But I got a question why not with a switch at the canister I do like Salvo
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27th May 2008, 22:55	#18 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,473	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelpa) How do find yours? Regards Nigel I don't. Seems to be a product supply issue, as in my supplier has none. __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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w ripley Sorta New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk VA USA Posts: 144	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) I don't. Seems to be a product supply issue, as in my supplier has none. Mem Any delivery yet? If so, what do you think? I'm holding a TillyTec LED W30 (flashlight style) right now that has 300 lumens. It compares very well with my DiveRite 10W HID (DR says that has 500 lumens). Can't wait to hear/see how the DR 500 (lumens) LED compares. If good, I'm getting out of the HID primary business. Bill
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diverklondike Just one of the Peasants Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,614	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch I have been divng a Salvo 21w LED for a couple months now and am very happy with it...
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