Posts by Frazzle

I hadn't noticed (and actually wouldn't have understood even if I had noticed...)

Checking out the Speardiver now.
Thx

Quote from Hardline

From that site:

"Its penetrating light beam can reach a distance of up to 622 feet, it is waterproof and it can be submerged into water up to a distance of 500 feet, more than the average dive torch." :laughing:

I doubt it penetrates through over 600ft of water. The sun barely penetrates the euphotic zone which goes to around 650ft from the surface.

I have seen and used the Speardiver torch and it works good for checking holes on the reef.

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Hi LinkerBuster,
thanks for a comprehensive response.
What about this http://www.world-dive.com/humble-dive-torch-really-need-one/ ?
It seems to fit the bill...

Oh thanks to the others that posted thoughts here as well. It's an uphill struggle learning what's good and what isn't with all the gear I need to get myself!

Quote from LunkerBuster

I was at speardiver hq yesterday and my short answer is... The new speardiver torch

For me there are a few factors. Durability, it has to hold up and handle water. Beam, I only need my light for caves and crevices so I want a fairly narrow beam that is very bright. And a good switch, has to be a slider switch, I have flooded many torches with twist style switches, and preferably a magnetic switch so it can't fail. Lastly, good battery source. I prefer torches with standard cell batteries just because they are more easily purchased

New speardiver torch is a homerun on all accounts.

Hi
I would like to borrow your collective thoughts on what constitutes a good dive torch, as I am looking to buy one in the very near future.

I hear lots of talk about lumens and LEDs, but would like to hear what you guys think.

I will be spearfishing in relatively clear waters, so I am guessing that I don't need one that's too bright. Sorry if it's a noobie question...

Thx
Frazzle

Hi
I am a UK based diver, so I obviously get most of my diving done when on holiday - not too much water in London apart from the Thames and, well, that's just a little too muddy...

Passion for scuba started with snorkeling and then progressively took over me cell by cell. Then took the step into underwater hunting and now totally hooked!

Here to learn more from other speardivers that have greater experience to share.

My level of experience: Spearfishing noob.

Thanks!