first light?

[foamer86]

hello, i am getting my advanced certification in a few weeks, and i need to purchase a my primary light. i am not looking to spend to to much, but i want something that i won't have to replace in a few months either. if any one can give me some advice on what to buy please do so, it would be appreciated

thanks
craig

 

[WVMike]

The super sabrelite light from Pelican would fit your request. You can probably find one at your LDS, or of course online.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=57554

 

[ScubaRon]

The SuperSabre is a backup light and if you want to see anything during your dive you should get a flood light with at least a 7.5W Xenon lamp.

E.g. the Ikelite RCD, Pelican Nemo or Princeton Tec Shockwave 2. All are around $40-50 at LeisurePro.com.
The Princeton Tec Ultimate Divelight Set is a very good deal at $80.

Personally I use the Ikelite RCD and are quite happy with it.
ScubaRon

 

[DA Aquamaster]

The Saberlite and similar lights like the UK300 have arather narrow beam which works great as a day light or as a backup but is not really a good choice for a primary light.

The Ikelite mini C-lite is also small and makes a good backup or day light but also has a wide enough beam to be useful as a primary.

 

[docmartin]

i like the shockwave 2. it packs a lot of punch at a good price.