Primary Dive Light

[jrose40]

Ok guys help me out here, I am needing to purchase two primary dive lights for some night diving my girlfriend and I will be doing while on our vacation down in the Florida Keys. I am not wanting to spend a ton of money but dont wanna buy a light that will be a waste. What do you guys sugguest for a primary dive light?

[Vercingetorix]

I use a Princeton. I recommend that you go with LED lights because they provide more power and truer colors for weight.

Others will recommend a cannon. Go with that, if you've got the cash. But you've indicated that is not the direction you wish to go.

[No Misses]

There are differing points of view.

I find that I do not need an extreemly bright light for night diving. Your eyes adjust to the amount of light available.

On the flip side - for daytime dives where I want to see under a ledge or in a wreck, I find that I need a brighter light. My eyes are used to the available sunlight (amount of dialation of the pupil) and I need something that can compete.

I am a fan of the UK c8 LED Underwater Kinetics Sunlight C8 eLED Plus Dive Light reviews and discounts, UK Lights

Princton teck also makes some bright lights. But, I have heard bad things about thier on/off switch. They do have great warranty repair/replace. But, you are without a light while it is out for repair.

You will get a bunch of people telling you to get an HID Canister light. Yes they are very bright. But, do you really need that much intensity?\

You will find that visibility in the keys is very good. You do not need to "cut the murk" with a light saber. IMHO

[comet24]

Get an Underwater Kinetics C4 or C8. I have both and they have never failed me. The C4 now sits in my car. While I now dive a can light you can't beat those two lights for the price. They will take a beaten and never fail you.

[jrose40]

I found some of last years Princeton Led's for a good deal, like 60 bucks for an 8c. May be the way I go.

[CompuDude]

I'd recommend anything made by UK over anything made by Princeton Tec.

Both have excellent warranty service. Both make lights with similar specs.

The problem with PT is you end up needing their warranty support far too often.

[TJDiver]

I'm thinking about picking up an Ikelite C-Lite 8 LED. Anyone here have any experience with that light? My LDS has a sale going for them at $130...they run about $180-$190 at the few places I've found online.