Lee Bell wrote:

> I'm all kinds of curious.  I prefer moderately bright lights that cover
> larger areas.  So far, my preferred light is a UK 400.

Lee --
I've been using a ShockWave by Princeton Tec for a couple of years.  It uses
eight 'C' cells, and is therefore a lot smaller and lighter than the big 'D'
cell lights.  It puts out a wonderfully smooth, even, fairly wide beam --
bright in the center and tapering off as it goes out.  It is bright enough for
any diving I do -- including wrecks-- but broad enough that you can see lots of
stuff.  A big improvement over my backup Tec 400, which is bright enough but
only illuminates a small, hot center-spot.  A set of batteries in the ShockWave
will supposedly last eight hours.  I can use one set for a week-long dive trip,
which will typically include three or four night dives.  The only drawback is
lack of a second, hot-swappable lamp in case of failure at depth (although I
have never had a lamp failure).  Otherwise I love it!  Cost around US$60 via
mail-order.

[std. disclaimer:  I have no financial or other interest in any manufacturer or
distributor of any dive equipment.  Just a satisfied customer.]

Dive safe [\],
-Dave

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