good first set of lights

[murrr77]

Hey, anyone have some suggestions on a good first set of lights? I would like to get a "Tribal PaK" because of the Light Cannon, but hate to spend the bucks if I can get some good lights for less. I am newer to diving but don't want to get junk and have to replace it later.

Murrr

 

[skeezuba]

Murrr, if you smile, you will be able to see underthere!

Skeez

 

[ScubaRon]

are you planning to do? Day? Night? Cave?
ScubaRon

 

[murrr77]

I am going to be doing day, night and wreck...someday in the future cave.

MURRR

 

[ScubaRon]

For the daytime diving you should get a 4-8W Xenon spot light that easily fits in or attaches to your BC (since you will always carry it and hardly use it, the ergonomics are important here!). This can then also function as your backup light for nightdives. Models to consider are the Princeton Tec 40, Ikelite PCa, UK SL4.

For night dives you should get a 7.5-15W Xenon floodlight, e.g. Ikelite RCD, Princeton Tec ShockWave II, Pelican Nemo or UK Sunlight C8.

For cave diving you should really get some top of the line stuff and I don't feel qualified to advise you here. But it will probably make the Light Cannon look very cheap...
ScubaRon