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If you are new to diving you should get a mini-light. They are less bulky and chances are you値l be going out with a more experienced diver who has a more powerful light. But you値l still want one of your own.
If you are more experienced and tend to dive for longer periods of time then you will want a more powerful light. If your dive sessions tend to be for hours on end then you want a light that can stand the test of time. You want one whose battery isn稚 going to fizz out while you explore those coral reefs.
For divers who like to explore dark, unexplored corners of the sea, you値l want something that offers some brightness. What sense does it make to go into an underwater cave with a flashlight that only operates at 2 lumens?
Are you a photographer? Do you like to shoot pictures of marine wildlife? Then you値l definitely want a head lamp. Get something that has enough power to illuminate at greater distances, particularly if you plan to photograph exotic sea life or dangerous creatures like sharks and other aqua predators. It痴 imperative that you have your hands free to fiddle with the camera.
If you dive in places where there is a possibility of bumping into other divers then you should probably wear a beacon. This lets other divers see you before they harpoon you. Put one on your back because you will not always meet other divers eye to eye. But you値l also want to wear one on the front side of your body as well. If possible, put one on your head and one on your foot or leg as many divers like to scale the floors of the waters in which they dive. You want your beacon to be seen from any direction - front, back, side, top or bottom.
The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a diving light, next to safety, is personal style and taste. What makes you comfortable? Do you like holding the pistol grip in your hand and pretend you are James Bond under the sea? Or do you prefer having your hands free? Do like your light bouncing around as you dive as they tend to do with a lanyard, or do you prefer to have them clipped to your wetsuit or other gear?
These are some of the questions you need to ask yourself when you are shopping for a diving light.
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Rick Abbott is an avid diver, part time author, and consultant in the IT field.
If you are new to diving you should get a mini-light. They are less bulky and chances are you値l be going out with a more experienced diver who has a more powerful light. But you値l still want one of your own.
If you are more experienced and tend to dive for longer periods of time then you will want a more powerful light. If your dive sessions tend to be for hours on end then you want a light that can stand the test of time. You want one whose battery isn稚 going to fizz out while you explore those coral reefs.
For divers who like to explore dark, unexplored corners of the sea, you値l want something that offers some brightness. What sense does it make to go into an underwater cave with a flashlight that only operates at 2 lumens?
Are you a photographer? Do you like to shoot pictures of marine wildlife? Then you値l definitely want a head lamp. Get something that has enough power to illuminate at greater distances, particularly if you plan to photograph exotic sea life or dangerous creatures like sharks and other aqua predators. It痴 imperative that you have your hands free to fiddle with the camera.
If you dive in places where there is a possibility of bumping into other divers then you should probably wear a beacon. This lets other divers see you before they harpoon you. Put one on your back because you will not always meet other divers eye to eye. But you値l also want to wear one on the front side of your body as well. If possible, put one on your head and one on your foot or leg as many divers like to scale the floors of the waters in which they dive. You want your beacon to be seen from any direction - front, back, side, top or bottom.
The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a diving light, next to safety, is personal style and taste. What makes you comfortable? Do you like holding the pistol grip in your hand and pretend you are James Bond under the sea? Or do you prefer having your hands free? Do like your light bouncing around as you dive as they tend to do with a lanyard, or do you prefer to have them clipped to your wetsuit or other gear?
These are some of the questions you need to ask yourself when you are shopping for a diving light.
Article Source <http://www.divervillage.com>: http://www.divervillage.com
Rick Abbott is an avid diver, part time author, and consultant in the IT field.
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