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Old 11-04-2009, 12:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Recommendations For Cheapo Lights

Looking for recommendations for some cheap lights. Want to get two and possibly tank light. Looking to spend about $100. I only dive around 60' and these will be used maybe five times before I replace them once I'm working again. Any ideas? Looking for 'Definately buy this' to 'I'd smack ya for havin' one o' those'.

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Old 11-04-2009, 12:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Tank light: The UK Tank Marker light ain't sexy, but the dang thing just keeps going and going. It's only $10, too... cheaper than 6 chem lights.

I'm a big fan of the Intova Compact Torch, $40 at B&H. Mostly as a recreational backup, but it's bright enough to use as a primary... may be more focused than you like, though.

Just get whatever the biggest light you can swing from UK with the money you have left for a primary. (I'm not a big fan of Princeton Tec's longevity, although and their warranty is excellent, I'd rather not need it.)
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Old 11-04-2009, 12:17 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanku Compudude. Great to get such a quick answer, just checked the forum real quick before heading out to shop and compare.

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Old 11-04-2009, 01:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The shockwave led is around $100, and a really good light. I also love the UK SL4 (which is really cheap, and great for the money). I got that one on sale at ScubaToys for like $17.
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Old 11-04-2009, 03:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I purchased this set and have been very happy with it.

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This is cheap. But only a single candle-power:

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Old 11-04-2009, 05:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 11-04-2009, 05:57 PM   #8 (permalink)
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UK C4 is a great light. While I think LED is the future if your on a budget you can pick up the old school lamp one for about $35.

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Categ...C4S.html?Hit=1

I would check with scubatoys too. It's not on their website but I am sure they have them.
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I purchased this set and have been very happy with it.

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I just ordered this set in the LED version. I dove with it Saturday and it was nice and bright (the primary).
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I have a Princeton Tec Mini-wav LED 300 lumen. It's a bright 4C cell light that makes a good compact primary light.
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