Ursus
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I am an new diver with intermediate skills. I plan to make at least 2-3 major dive trips a year and otherwise be in the water a couple of times a month in the local waters around Houston (Texas). At present, I do not have a desire to pursue cave diving, yet. That said,
I am interested in purchasing a primary light for a couple of upcoming dive trips. I have the Salvo Rat Jr. as a backup light (it rocks). From everything I have read it doesn't seem like I would need much more than 10W or so for tropical night dives or even shallower wrecks. Is there a reason to go larger?
It also sounds like LED has made a huge imporvement in this size range as compared to HID as far as travle ability, size, ruggedness of the light bulb, power usage, bulb life, etc..
Based on everything I have read I think I have narrowed down my choice to either the Dive Rite's "LED 700" or Salvo's "Rebel 12W LED". The price on both are relatively close.
What are your thoughts? Has anyone played with these 2 lights side by side?
Thanks
I am interested in purchasing a primary light for a couple of upcoming dive trips. I have the Salvo Rat Jr. as a backup light (it rocks). From everything I have read it doesn't seem like I would need much more than 10W or so for tropical night dives or even shallower wrecks. Is there a reason to go larger?
It also sounds like LED has made a huge imporvement in this size range as compared to HID as far as travle ability, size, ruggedness of the light bulb, power usage, bulb life, etc..
Based on everything I have read I think I have narrowed down my choice to either the Dive Rite's "LED 700" or Salvo's "Rebel 12W LED". The price on both are relatively close.
What are your thoughts? Has anyone played with these 2 lights side by side?
Thanks