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Old 02-10-2015, 02:58 AM   #1
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recommendations for a daytime crack light?

well before i get down to the ?? a little about my self. didnt learn to swim till 8yrs due to ear surgeries been in or on the water ever since. started diving about 10yrs when i saved up enough money to buy a mask. i saved up a couple more years for my next investment, a pole spear. still have it still use it. didnt get fins or a snorkel time my mid to late teens. grew up in socal in the 70's/80's didnt get scuba till in my 20's built spear guns for living for a socal manufacturer for a while. most diving has been hard core socal inshore/offshore but currently only a couple hours from the southern oregon coast. new years resolution to average 1 day a week on the coast, spearing if possible. hope to have a coastal "base" here shortly so i dont have to car camp on my runs.

been lurking here a while and finally got signed up and cleared. i have had an easier time gettin cleared for nuc plants...lol

i am a hard core penny pincher and am in the market for a good dive light to have along in the day time for inspecting cracks and holes. i have some older 8 D cell dive lights but want something smaller and with the advances in LED's since my last light purchase i would love some input on what folks like up here. i am looking for the most bang for the buck and trying not to break the bank. specific brand model recommendations would be great but even thoughts on how many CP/lumens are needed during the day to see to the back of a crack and not miss something important.

when i get my bottom times back to something respectable ie double digits i might be looking for some dive buddies, till then i wouldnt want to hold anyone back

thanks for all the info and insight i have already gleaned here, hope i can contribute to the community in the future

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Old 02-10-2015, 07:49 AM   #2
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

Anapanasati:

Please check out our 680 lumen light. It is very bright, has a concentrated beam, is very compact and made from anodized aluminum..

We also sell adapters for gun mounting of this light and a wrist "Holster" forhands free use.


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http://www.makospearguns.com/680-Lum...t-p/m680dl.htm

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Old 02-10-2015, 09:04 AM   #3
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

I've been using a Mako 680 as my daytime light for several months now and really like it. It's noticeably brighter (and smaller) than my IFL-660. The green-blue-red battery indicator is a nice feature. And you can't beat Mako's customer service if there's ever a problem.
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Old 02-10-2015, 10:17 AM   #4
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

I've got a cheap flea-bay special that works well enough. It was 10 bucks and I've had it down to 60' with no problems. I fully expect it to give up the ghost on every dive and I've been pleasantly surprised that it hasn't. The All Other Gear forum has a thread on it if you are interested.

If you want something more dependable, I would go with the Mako. Everything that I've heard about them has been positive. I've only purchased a rubber dive belt from them and it has been fantastic. They are good people who actively frequent this forum and take care of their customers.
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Old 02-10-2015, 12:43 PM   #5
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

I've got ya covered. I don't share much info but today I posted two threads asking for advice on fins so I better give back. Here is your light go buy it:

http://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-Flashlight-Bottle-Opener/dp/B00BXE8UP4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423590139&sr=8-2&keywords=princeton+tec+amp http://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-Flashlight-Bottle-Opener/dp/B00BXE8UP4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423590139&sr=8-2&keywords=princeton+tec+amp
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Old 02-10-2015, 05:15 PM   #6
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

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I've got ya covered. I don't share much info but today I posted two threads asking for advice on fins so I better give back. Here is your light go buy it:

http://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-...nceton+tec+amp
45 lumens? Seems pretty weak. I would go with the Mako.

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Old 02-10-2015, 06:06 PM   #7
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

I have that little Princeton light too, but I don't use it for diving. It might do as a backup light for reading scuba gauges at night, if that's your thing. But, it's no where near powerful enough to serve as a daytime crack light.
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Old 02-10-2015, 06:42 PM   #8
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

thanks guys for the replysreplys, dano, parker, I'll check out the mako for sure. Lil goat, thanks for point I g me to that thread working my way thru it now. seeco thanks for the link k but I just don't think it will be bright enough for what I need. north star thanks for the in put and the welcome.

do you guys think 500 lumens is a good cut off for the daytime crack light?

focused beam like the recommended make being better than a wide beam ?

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do you guys think 500 lumens is a good cut off for the daytime crack light?

focused beam like the recommended make being better than a wide beam ?

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The IFL-660 is advertised as 220 lumen (or higher depending on whose product description you read) and has a tighter spot than the Mako 680. It (the IFL-660) works okay for daytime, but I much prefer the Mako.
I've compared a UK eLED SL4 to the IFL-660 in a store. The SL4 is said to be 400 lumen, and I think has a good beam for daytime.
If there's a 'con' to the Mako, it's the price/availability of the CR123 batteries compared to C-cells. But, considering price, power, and size of these lights - Mako is the winner for daytime in my book.
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:25 PM   #10
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

Hmm in my opinion you don't want anything near 600 lumens but yeah the princeton ted might be a bit too weak. I still think you should try it.
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

I've used the MAKO 680 light for daytime use and it works well. This is some video I shot of it on the gun mount. You definitely want a focused beam (or a very, very brigh wide angle beam) for daytime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55U5AcldCsw
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Old 02-11-2015, 06:11 AM   #12
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

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Hmm in my opinion you don't want anything near 600 lumens but yeah the princeton ted might be a bit too weak. I still think you should try it.
Explain why I wouldn't want anything near 600 lumens. In my opinion brighter is better! I don't have the mako light but for the price you can't beat it! The light I use is the hollis led 5, and my back up/ muzzle light is a hollis mini led!
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Old 02-11-2015, 12:39 PM   #13
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

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The IFL-660 is advertised as 220 lumen (or higher depending on whose product description you read) and has a tighter spot than the Mako 680. It (the IFL-660) works okay for daytime, but I much prefer the Mako.
I've compared a UK eLED SL4 to the IFL-660 in a store. The SL4 is said to be 400 lumen, and I think has a good beam for daytime.
If there's a 'con' to the Mako, it's the price/availability of the CR123 batteries compared to C-cells. But, considering price, power, and size of these lights - Mako is the winner for daytime in my book.
I have the eLED SL4 and the 400 lumen rating is pretty generous. It is pretty crappy as a daytime light as your eyes aren't adjusted to it's lower level light. It is an awesome backup for night diving though.
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Old 02-11-2015, 01:04 PM   #14
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Re: recommendations for a daytime crack light?

The tiny Hollis that uses 1 AAA? That is a great light the Princeton Tec is about 3x brighter for reference. Lasts way longer
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Thank you for the video link that is very helpful
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