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When I worked in the Keys I used my cannister light alot on night dives in the beginning, but the further along I got the less I used it. I didn't like the "abuse" it was taking bouncing around on the boat, or the impact of giant strides (decent amount of freeboard) and just having to worry about it all the time. It was great for serious wreck penetrations, but for night reef dives it was too much, even WAY wide beam.
For me the hassle of it, toting the cannister, lighthead, charger, multiple battery packs, dealing with it on the boat and such ain't worth it. I bought a used UK D8 that I will be taking with me on any tropical trips from now on (add the cannister for pure tech trips), the $50 is worth saving the size, battery charging hassles and babying (and it makes a decent backup primary to throw in your bag).
...and the days go by, water flowing under ground, into the blue again, into the silent water, under the rocks and stones, there is water underground... - talking heads
Rick...I started using one of the new LED lights and found that in most cases it is more than enough light and they tend to color correct alittle better if that's an important issue for you.
Hey Rick... Enjoy Kona, wish I could get over there and do some diving with you too... FWIW I carry my light "sometimes" in the day - but it does nothing for signalling (proteus 3 HID) it's only for looking into crevices. I do like it for night dives still, but it's definitely "overkill" If I have the room when I travel, the can light comes along... but it's an optional piece of equipment for me when travelling, especially with the new 50# weight limits.
Hey Rick... Enjoy Kona, wish I could get over there and do some diving with you too... FWIW I carry my light "sometimes" in the day - but it does nothing for signalling (proteus 3 HID) it's only for looking into crevices. I do like it for night dives still, but it's definitely "overkill" If I have the room when I travel, the can light comes along... but it's an optional piece of equipment for me when travelling, especially with the new 50# weight limits.
Ok.. whats the best way to pack it?? I plan on taking mine to the Keys Sunday and bringing it as cary on.. Issues??? concerns?? Not sure what the TSA will think of it.... First time traveling with it..
Thats exactly what I did...Strick it in my reg bag.. The battery was the only thrink that worried me... When it is un hooked, it kind of looks like something that really does not belong on an Airplane..
FWIW I carry my light "sometimes" in the day - but it does nothing for signalling (proteus 3 HID) it's only for looking into crevices. I do like it for night dives still, but it's definitely "overkill"
Too much "overkill" can be a problem on a night dive if your buddy has a much dimmer light. Tends to make light beam communications a one way conversation.
I prefer my night dives to be dark without random suns freaking out the fish. Heck, I once had my primary and backup go out on the same dive and completed the dive by moonlight...
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