Dive Rite Hand-held 10W HID Light

[Atlaua]

Saw this little trinket yesterday. I'd have to say it's pretty cool but I'm not so sure it's all that functional. It's a little longer and just a smidge thicker than a scout type ligit which makes me think it's primary purpose is for backup (not to mention that without a pistol or lantern grip I wouldn't want to carry one for a whole dive).

Thing is that HID lights are kinda touchy about being turned on. When I use my HID I make sure it is fired up before the dive. I wouldn't want to count on one fireing up mid dive as a backup.

Of course, mounting a goodman handle on it might make it an excellent replacement for my Light Cannon...

James

[DeepDiverBob]

I have a ahrd time paying 300 bucks for a backup light.

[juls64]

300 bucks huh? I saw that and wondered how much they were. I thought for someone like me who isn't all gung ho tech, just would like a good light without the extra battery stuff, it might be good. I usually like to wait til things have been out there awhile and I know others who have used them, before buying them!
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[MgicTwnger]

Of course, mounting a goodman handle on it might make it an excellent replacement for my Light Cannon...

James
Are you using the Light Cannon as your backup?

[Atlaua]

No, primary. I haven't been able to justify a can for primary.....yet. I use an SL4 for backup. It's a little thicker than a scout size but has a really nice bright/tight beam. What I was thinking is that with a goodman handle this would be a nice "rec" primary.

[MgicTwnger]

No, primary. I haven't been able to justify a can for primary.....yet.

Same with me.

[DeepDiverBob]

Same with me.

I like mine. Because caves get really dark, I justified it in a big hurry when my buddies light crapped out on him, and I had the same one in my hand.

[steve2281]

I like mine.

Me too. However, it seems like I'm never happy. No matter what light I have, I want one that's bigger and badder. If I won a million dollars, a light would probably be my first purchase. "Light envy" I think it's called.

[MgicTwnger]

Me too. However, it seems like I'm never happy. No matter what light I have, I want one that's bigger and badder. If I won a million dollars, a light would probably be my first purchase. "Light envy" I think it's called.
You and Dennis have been hanging around in too many dark places.:D
BTW, anybody going to be around Mermet this weekend?

[DeepDiverBob]

BTW, anybody going to be around Mermet this weekend?

I know somebody that will be...:D

[steve2281]

:D
BTW, anybody going to be around Mermet this weekend?

I'll be there tomorrow (Fri), but not Sat or Sun.

Edit: Ken, I got a 5K Saturday, you could join me???

[MgicTwnger]

I'll be there tomorrow (Fri), but not Sat or Sun.

Edit: Ken, I got a 5K Saturday, you could join me???
I guess. What's a 5K?

[steve2281]

I guess. What's a 5K?

You'e kidding, right. 3.1 miles, we RUN.

[DeepDiverBob]

Edit: Ken, I got a 5K Saturday, you could join me???

5k would buy a lot of new gear...if I show up, how much do I get?

[MgicTwnger]

You'e kidding, right. 3.1 miles, we RUN.
Run? More than 3 miles? I think not, but thanks for asking. Looks like Bob is game.

[Atlaua]

I've done 3 marathons as well as a ton of others, including the IronHorse in your home town Ken. But I got to say the hardest race I ever ran was a 5k. It can be harder to go all out for 3.1 miles than to pace yourself for 26.2...

[theskull]

You'e kidding, right. 3.1 miles, we RUN.

Without being chased?

Why?

theskull

[steve2281]

Why?

theskull

Coronary Artery Disease is the first thing that comes to mind.

[Atlaua]

I don't do it anymore....long story, but running was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

I used to say if you saw me running down the road, call the little wite men...Till I took it up.

James

[theskull]

Coronary Artery Disease is the first thing that comes to mind.

Repetitive impact injuries to knees, vertebrae, ankles, shins, feet, hips is the first thing that comes to my mind.

I do understand the benefits and rewards--but for those of us past college age cycling, rollerblading, and swimming seem to fit the bill in a more long-term health approach.

theskull

p.s. Didn't we start out with gear envy? Lights or something like that? Light is good . . . more is better . . . nothing beats swimming through midnight colored water while blazing a beam of brilliant light ahead of you.

[Atlaua]

I did a lot of cycling and swimming doing triatalons. Neither touched running for the fun factor. The thing about running is that you can do it by yourself, and truely get a "little time alone", or with a group, and, much like scuba, you've all got somthing in common. Biking for me was alwasy boring turn the wheels, and let me tell you, biking into a strong wind is torture... I've been a swimmer all my life (at 6mos I was thrown in, sink or swim), but no matter how you slice it, it's still a solitary activity. And lap after lap after lap get's old....

No, running will alwasy have a special place in my life...now if I could just do it again....No, not the knees but you are close. The last marathon I did was my last time to run seriously. At 18 miles I was well on the way to a personal best. At 20 I had to stop for a moment...I walked the rest of the way. An MRI later.....stress fracture.

I've never recovered. I don't blame running... I blame the fact that I gained 40 lbs while I was recovering (when I was running I could literally go buy a bag of bulk candy and eat it in one sitting without gaining a pound), and the fact that I cannot seem to slow myself down from my old pace....




Repetitive impact injuries to knees, vertebrae, ankles, shins, feet, hips is the first thing that comes to my mind.

I do understand the benefits and rewards--but for those of us past college age cycling, rollerblading, and swimming seem to fit the bill in a more long-term health approach.

theskull

p.s. Didn't we start out with gear envy? Lights or something like that? Light is good . . . more is better . . . nothing beats swimming through midnight colored water while blazing a beam of brilliant light ahead of you.

[steve2281]

--but for those of us past college age

I'm in college. Final exam tomorrow morning 8am so the running should be ok for me.

All joking aside, I've been running 7 years; good shoes, good stretching, no problems. It's what I enjoy. Plus, my father died at 58 y/o MI, I don't plan to follow in his footsteps. Risk vs reward.

I'm with you on the bright white light in the dark clear water. COOL.