Need to get first dive light.

[Ryanh1801]

Looking to buy a dive light for around 100 buck maybe a little more. These are the ones I was looking at. What would you buy and why? Also any other suggestions are welcomed.
Princeton Tec Shockwave LED Light, Dive Lights, Princeton Tec, Princeton Tec Shockwave LED Light
UK C8 Light, Dive Lights, Underwater Kinetics, UK C8 Light
Princeton Tec Shockwave II, Dive Lights, Princeton Tec, Princeton Tec Shockwave II


As always thanks for any advice.

[rox@ucf11]

personally I dont like the pistol grips but if I were you if you could I would go LED

[RoyN]

I would buy the LED because the LED is more brighter underwater and is going to be your primary dive light. But thats just me though.

[cummings66]

I've got an LED light that is useless under water, waste of money but then it was a cheapie. The UK LED lights look fine from what I've seen, but the new Dive Rite is the cat's meow. Of course it's beyond your budget...

[Ryanh1801]

Rox- Wish I had the money for a canister, but thats kind of out of my range at the moment.

Cummings66- What LED do you have that is useless, under water.

[rox@ucf11]

Originally Posted by Ryanh1801

Rox- Wish I had the money for a canister, but thats kind of out of my range at the moment.

Cummings66- What LED do you have that is useless, under water.

I just meant the long cylindrical dive lights in genearl not a can light I just dont like the pistol grip would rather have the regular design of a light.

[texdiveguy]

Ryan.... I have and love the Princeton Tec Shockwave LED Light, Dive Lights, Princeton Tec, Princeton Tec Shockwave LED Light for general all purpose sport diving....high quality....lots of light and great battery life....it is the way to spend your money wisely IMO.

[RoyN]

Here is an excellent dive light. The fantasea 44 LED light, Only about 80 dollars.

Fantasea Line - LED 44 Light Clear BodyLED 44 Light Clear Body

And here are some more too.

Fantasea Line - Products

[texdiveguy]

Originally Posted by RoyN

Here is an excellent dive light. The fantasea 44 LED light, Only about 80 dollars.

Fantasea Line - LED 44 Light Clear BodyLED 44 Light Clear Body

And here are some more too.

Fantasea Line - Products

That light is only rated to 130ft.,,,,I would think you might want something that carries a bit deeper operating level regardless of the fact you may not go deeper than that.....it may be prone to leaking even in shallower depths..?

[RoyN]

Originally Posted by texdiveguy

That light is only rated to 130ft.,,,,I would think you might want something that carries a bit deeper operating level regardless of the fact you may not go deeper than that.....it may be prone to leaking even in shallower depths..?

Never had a problem with them. The only regret I have was selling it along with the camera. They're more use as a focus light rather then a flashlight, but they're good for a backup.