Want a waterproof incan!

[FlashSpyJ]

I realised that I dont own a light I could take with me when I go swimming this summer!

I would nees some help from u guys (and women) to find a light for that purpose!

The minimum demands is;

*cost under 60 dollar
*incan light
*lumen output from 40 lumen and up
*able to freedive with it down to a few meters (max 10 meter, 30 ft)
*max size 2C cell light


Thanks in advance!

 

[edc3]

Princeton Tec Surge? It breaks your 4 AA requirement, but otherwise might fit the bill nicely.

Advertised 115 lumens, 8 x AA Alkaline, $41.09 shipped from Buy.com.

http://princetontec.com/products/index.php?id=32&type=0&use=2

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/princetontec_surge.htm

http://www.buy.com/prod/princeton-tec-surge-flashlight/q/loc/17250/202602316.html

 

[FlashSpyJ]

Princeton Tec Surge? It breaks your 4 AA requirement, but otherwise might fit the bill nicely.

Advertised 115 lumens, 8 x AA Alkaline, $41.09 shipped from Buy.com.

http://princetontec.com/products/index.php?id=32&type=0&use=2

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/princetontec_surge.htm

http://www.buy.com/prod/princeton-tec-surge-flashlight/q/loc/17250/202602316.html

edited my post, this light seems like its could do the trick! have to read some more about it!

 

[fasuto]

I like this one:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1977745&postcount=16

 

[nc987]

Why do you need it to be incandescent if you dont mind me asking?

I would go with the Surefire 6pn. Its the diving version of the surefire 6p. Built for the Navy originally its supposed to be able to dive down to over 100 feet if im not mistaken.

Probably wont fit your price requirement though

 

[Alteran]

Pelican makes all sorts of lights, Incan and LED, that can go down for hundreds of feet!

 

[GeorgePaul]

How about the Tektite Trek 200?

 

[NotRegulated]

The Underwater Kinetics Mini Q40 is a diving standard. It's incandescent. Hooks onto your face mask. $17 to $25. They also make an LED long runtime version called the Underwater Kinetics Mini Q40 eLED plus for $25 to $35.

http://www.sportdiver.com/product.jsp?ID=5136&clientID=17222

 

[mdocod]

I think you can make just about any light waterproof. Just beef up the O-rings, glue the rubber switch cover in place, and put some silicone on the threads and o-rings and stuff... with a little modification, I wouldn't hesitate to take one of my maxfires into the depths.

 

[kavvika]

+1 for the Princeton Tec Surge. Even though it's plastic, put some silicone grease on the threads before taking it underwater.

 

[Patriot]

I'm going to have to +2 the PT Surge. I'd run it with rechargeables since eight AA is a stack of batteries to be replacing everytime. It's very bright but balanced with good run-time too which makes it a useful tool in my book.

 

[kavvika]

I just realized any Surefire will fit your description*, as they are all now rated to 1 atmosphere depth, which is 10 meters/33 feet.

*Some models will be just slightly over your $60 limit though...

 

[tussery]

A 6P would work great but I would still check to see if it could go down as deep as you want it too without the batteries and lamp in it just to be on the safe side.

And for that reason alone I would stick to a dive flashlight.

 

[FlashSpyJ]

Why do you need it to be incandescent if you dont mind me asking?

I would go with the Surefire 6pn. Its the diving version of the surefire 6p. Built for the Navy originally its supposed to be able to dive down to over 100 feet if im not mistaken.

Probably wont fit your price requirement though

just thought it would be better color rendition

 

[roadie]

I have a UK SL6 which blow more than 100 lumens , under 200 on new batteries ... to go with me if i need to swim under the surface ....

though bulky, its beam its quite spotty

cheers

 

[carrot]

In my opinion, UK makes extremely underappreciated lights. Solid build, good design, and good output/runtime (even the incans!) make them a good choice. A note of warning, I tested the SF E1L while swimming in a lake and it lit up nothing. Of course this was during the day, but just so you know... (In case you're not familiar with the E1L, the hotspot appears almost as bright as your typical 60-lumen incan.)

 

[leukos]

In my opinion, UK makes extremely underappreciated lights. Solid build, good design, and good output/runtime (even the incans!) make them a good choice.

Just don't try to use their warranty service....:thumbsdow

 

[ACMarina]

For what you're looking to spend, you should look at Pelican, Princeton Tec and Underwater Kenetics, IMO.

Heck, just go here and take a look at the lights that are waterproof..

 

[FlashSpyJ]

hmm...yesterday I was very tired, it wasnt the best time to sit on the internet wanting a new light.... I orderd a light, a Pelican SabreLite 2000. It actually dont fit my demands very well, but I was tired and just bought it. I can always buy anotherone!
I will try it out, and if Im not happy, I will get anotherone! Had a bit of buers remorse, but what the heck! Im a flashaholic right?

I didnt find any good place to buy the Princeton Tec Surge for a resonable shipping price, almost double the cost of the light.

Many good alternatives you guys given me, I got some time to decide! The water are still very cold....

 

[DM51]

Some good recommendations given above. Whatever you decide, make sure it has a good attachment for a wrist lanyard, or you will lose it. Also worth checking its buoyancy - you don't want it too negative-buoyant or it will be a nuisance. Negative-buoyant lights are OK for divers, but not so good for swimmers/snorkellers if they're too heavy.