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Every diver must think of underwater lighting at some point. Unless you want to feel around in the dark every time you go under the water you’ll have to consider what kind of flashlight you need. Here are a few tips for choosing the right scuba light.
First, let me give you an introduction. The basic types of light include LED, HID, and Xenon. Each, of course, has its special characteristics and which one is right for you depends on your diving goals. Let’s examine each type of scuba light on its own merits.
LED
LED stands for light-emitting diode. These lights are long lasting and use very little power, which makes them quite useful to divers.
HID
High-intensity discharge lights are useful if you need more light at longer distances. They tend to be more expensive but worth the extra price if you are charting darker territory.
XENON
Xenon lights use the highest intensity available for more light, longer durations and super super power. These are the underwater lights for the experts.
All three kinds of dive light have a host of features you can try on for size. You can get them with lanyards, clips, head mounts, key rings, fiber optic probes, and various battery sizes and unique features for type of light. But which one is right for you?
What type of diver are you? Do you dive for sport and entertainment, are you an instructor, or do you go on dangerous shark hunting missions? That makes a huge difference in the type of light you need. For most of us, a simple LED light is ideal. This is especially true if you are a beginning diver.
Every diver must think of underwater lighting at some point. Unless you want to feel around in the dark every time you go under the water you’ll have to consider what kind of flashlight you need. Here are a few tips for choosing the right scuba light.
First, let me give you an introduction. The basic types of light include LED, HID, and Xenon. Each, of course, has its special characteristics and which one is right for you depends on your diving goals. Let’s examine each type of scuba light on its own merits.
LED
LED stands for light-emitting diode. These lights are long lasting and use very little power, which makes them quite useful to divers.
HID
High-intensity discharge lights are useful if you need more light at longer distances. They tend to be more expensive but worth the extra price if you are charting darker territory.
XENON
Xenon lights use the highest intensity available for more light, longer durations and super super power. These are the underwater lights for the experts.
All three kinds of dive light have a host of features you can try on for size. You can get them with lanyards, clips, head mounts, key rings, fiber optic probes, and various battery sizes and unique features for type of light. But which one is right for you?
What type of diver are you? Do you dive for sport and entertainment, are you an instructor, or do you go on dangerous shark hunting missions? That makes a huge difference in the type of light you need. For most of us, a simple LED light is ideal. This is especially true if you are a beginning diver.
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