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  1. January 14th, 2007, 08:24 PM #1
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    Photon Torpedo Light

    Does anyone have first hand experience with one of these lights? Does anyone know where in the US or on-line one of these lights can be purchased? I'm considering it as a back up light.
    Thanks in advance for any help.:14:
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  2. January 14th, 2007, 08:51 PM #2
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    I have three.

    I've purchased several for friends and dive buddies. They are rock solid, and have never, ever failed to strike - even after being ignored for hundreds of dives.

    Here's the link to the site: http://www.cnsales.net/photontorpedopage.htm

    I can't recommend them enough. HOWEVER - they are 3-C lights... so they're long. I'm moving to 2-C (or 4-AA) lights very soon. If you want a couple of them cheap, you can PM me.

    I'll probably be offering them here for $65 ea (delivered) next week sometime, then they go to eBay.


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  3. January 14th, 2007, 10:06 PM #3
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    Thanks for the information. That's just what I need. The length is something I need to consider. I don't know if you want to ship them to Hawaii, but I might just PM you once I've given this a thought or two.
    Thanks again.
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  4. January 15th, 2007, 09:55 AM #4
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    I have a PT with the LED upgrade, and it is a VERY bright and well-focused light. It is, however, large.
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  5. January 15th, 2007, 10:06 AM #5
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    I'll second the LED upgrade...
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  6. January 16th, 2007, 12:56 PM #6
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    Thanks again, I appreciate your input. It makes "on-line equipment selection', a whole lot less risky. It's tough to select gear when the LDS's carry limited selections to check out "hands on".
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  7. January 16th, 2007, 01:27 PM #7
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    I'll give them my recommendation too. I have two of them, and have had zero failures to date.
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    I repaced my Canadian Extremes with Photon Torpedoes. They work great.
    If I had it to do over, I'd consider the shorter version.
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  9. January 16th, 2007, 07:25 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by HarveyO
    Does anyone have first hand experience with one of these lights? Does anyone know where in the US or on-line one of these lights can be purchased? I'm considering it as a back up light.
    Thanks in advance for any help.:14:
    The Photon Torpedo LED is the best of the 3 'C' cell style backups I've ever used. And I've used:

    Halcyon Scout
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  10. January 16th, 2007, 10:33 PM #10
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    I can't recommend a PT-LED enough. They're awesome.
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