Back-up lights

[tc_rain]

Originally Posted by thesmoothdome

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<DIV>I used to carry a mini q40 attached to my mask strap. During bug season, I'd use a pair of them as my mains though. Only problem was you'd have to remember to cover them with your hands every time you looked at your buddy. </DIV>

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<DIV>I have seen these advertised and always thought they would kinda pull on the mask strap causing it toleak a little. </DIV>

[mwhities]

Originally Posted by WaterRat

Halcyon Scouts for me. Got them years ago. I'll probably start looking around for some LED versions.
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<div>Ron</div>

Ditto.

Michael

[the gooch]

I use the mini Q40 on the mask strap as well. Great for bug hunting. No problem with it causing any leaks.

[TxHockeyGuy]

If I'm diving local I dive with 2 primaries and a backup. First primary is a UK c8 eLED Plus, second primary is a Princeton Tec Shockwave II, my backup is a UK SL4 eLED. If I'm on vacation the Princeton stays at home. I do not like the twist on/off as I have already had one flood.

[CompuDude]

I usually dive with two backups. Photon Torpedo LED (similar to the Halcyon Scout) for main backup, UK MiniQ40 eLED for secondary.

[BSea]

Just recently bought a Salvo Rat light. It's LED, and I really like it. I'll probably get either another 1 of these, or a Rat Jr. next. I have a pelicanLED recoil that uses 3 C batteries like the Rat light. But the Rat light is just a better light.
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<DIV>But 1 thing about pelican, they stand behind their products. I had the above light flood in salt water. They replaced it without question. They advertise that they are guaranteed for life, and all I had to do was mail them my old light. They sent me a brand new light in the original package.</DIV>

[texdiveguy]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

I usually dive with two backups. Photon Torpedo LED (similar to the Halcyon Scout) for main backup, UK MiniQ40 eLED for secondary.

Ditto to the above......these are 2 great back-up lights.

My primary is usually a Dive Rite Wreck canister/50watt...or on some sport dives a Princeton Tech LED Shockwave.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by BSea

Just recently bought a Salvo Rat light. It's LED, and I really like it. I'll probably get either another 1 of these, or a Rat Jr. next. I have a pelicanLED recoil that uses 3 C batteries like the Rat light. But the Rat light is just a better light.
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<div>But 1 thing about pelican, they stand behind their products. I had the above light flood in salt water. They replaced it without question. They advertise that they are guaranteed for life, and all I had to do was mail them my old light. They sent me a brand new light in the original package.</div>

I agree, they stand behind their products.

It's a shame they have to, though. I started out with the Recoil. Flooded one within a month. Flooded the replacement two dives later. (And I'll ignore the annoying tendency for the pressure to turn the light on.)

Pelican cheerfully replaced both lights, only cost me a few bucks for postage. The Recoils are great lights. They now live around my house (one downstairs, one by bedside) as emergency lights.

I don't intend to dive with them again, however.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by texdiveguy

Ditto to the above......these are 2 great back-up lights.

My primary is usually a Dive Rite Wreck canister/50watt...or on some sport dives a Princeton Tech LED Shockwave.

Halogen with Lead Acid battery? Old school.

My primary is a Salvo 21w HID with 9 mah NiMH can.

[BSea]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

The Recoils are great lights. They now live around my house (one downstairs, one by bedside) as emergency lights.

I don't intend to dive with them again, however.

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<DIV>I'll still put mine in my bag, but as you say, it has become just a good flashlight to have around the house.</DIV>