Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch

Jamie B · 12th May 2008, 13:10

Must have's:

Be switched on at the head, not the battery pack
Battery pack small enough to clip to a backplate
Minimum 90 mins burn time

No preference of HID over LED - just interested in hearing what torches you are using that fit these criteria.

Thanks
Jamie

jo_c · 12th May 2008, 15:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jamie B)

Must have's:

Be switched on at the head, not the battery pack
Battery pack small enough to clip to a backplate
Minimum 90 mins burn time

No preference of HID over LED - just interested in hearing what torches you are using that fit these criteria.

Thanks
Jamie

Barbolight with Goodmans handle?

Diving Direct - Custom Divers 4 LED

Jamie B · 12th May 2008, 15:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by jo_c)

Barbolight with Goodmans handle?

Diving Direct - Custom Divers 4 LED

Ah yes, new criteria - UMBILICAL!

But thanks for the suggestion.

Jamie

andibk · 12th May 2008, 16:46

I have a OMS light that I am more then happy with. Small compact and durable.

andibk

Ferg3333 · 12th May 2008, 18:16

I would suggest a salvo, but they turn on at the battery pack?

Otherwise I only three that turn on at the head, fami, greenforce and metalsub. OK torches but not as bright as the salvo.

Jamie B · 12th May 2008, 18:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ferg3333)

I would suggest a salvo, but they turn on at the battery pack?

Otherwise I only three that turn on at the head, fami, greenforce and metalsub. OK torches but not as bright as the salvo.

Thanks, had a Salvo, does indeed turn on at the pack.

Currently have a Sartek - prefer it to the salvo, but also turns on at the pack.

Jamie

Jamie B · 12th May 2008, 18:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk)

I have a OMS light that I am more then happy with. Small compact and durable.

andibk

Thanks.

Which model?

Jamie

Blomman · 12th May 2008, 20:27

Maybe GreenForce / TillyTec have something for you?. Personally, I attach my battery on the right side of my YBOD. If you can live with such a solution you should have a look at Metalsub HID200.

// Blomman

divelermentov · 12th May 2008, 20:28

solus 500 or 1000

great led head, good beam,
fantastic burn time ( i think it is 2.5 hrs on full pwoer and 4 hrs on half)

basically indistructable, far less sensitive than HID thats for sure.

If you search teh archieve i think there was a write up a while ago.

jkaterenchuk · 13th May 2008, 01:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jamie B)

Thanks, had a Salvo, does indeed turn on at the pack.

Currently have a Sartek - prefer it to the salvo, but also turns on at the pack.

Jamie

Jamie

Contact Carl at Sartek. They have a head that has a switch. I suppect he could retrofit it to your current unit.

I just sold a Sartek 13/21 watt HID that met your criteria and had the switch on the head to turn on and change output.

John

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jo_c Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 128	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by Jamie B) Must have's: Be switched on at the head, not the battery pack Battery pack small enough to clip to a backplate Minimum 90 mins burn time No preference of HID over LED - just interested in hearing what torches you are using that fit these criteria. Thanks Jamie Barbolight with Goodmans handle? Diving Direct - Custom Divers 4 LED
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Jamie B Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 172	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by jo_c) Barbolight with Goodmans handle? Diving Direct - Custom Divers 4 LED Ah yes, new criteria - UMBILICAL! But thanks for the suggestion. Jamie __________________ From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. Jacques Yves Cousteau
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Jamie B Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 172	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by Ferg3333) I would suggest a salvo, but they turn on at the battery pack? Otherwise I only three that turn on at the head, fami, greenforce and metalsub. OK torches but not as bright as the salvo. Thanks, had a Salvo, does indeed turn on at the pack. Currently have a Sartek - prefer it to the salvo, but also turns on at the pack. Jamie __________________ From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. Jacques Yves Cousteau
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Jamie B Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 172	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk) I have a OMS light that I am more then happy with. Small compact and durable. andibk Thanks. Which model? Jamie __________________ From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. Jacques Yves Cousteau
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Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 148	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Maybe GreenForce / TillyTec have something for you?. Personally, I attach my battery on the right side of my YBOD. If you can live with such a solution you should have a look at Metalsub HID200. // Blomman
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divelermentov Nutty dentist - uwdriller Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 586	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch solus 500 or 1000 great led head, good beam, fantastic burn time ( i think it is 2.5 hrs on full pwoer and 4 hrs on half) basically indistructable, far less sensitive than HID thats for sure. If you search teh archieve i think there was a write up a while ago. __________________ May The Sorb Be With You
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jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 558	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by Jamie B) Thanks, had a Salvo, does indeed turn on at the pack. Currently have a Sartek - prefer it to the salvo, but also turns on at the pack. Jamie Jamie Contact Carl at Sartek. They have a head that has a switch. I suppect he could retrofit it to your current unit. I just sold a Sartek 13/21 watt HID that met your criteria and had the switch on the head to turn on and change output. John
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