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(based on 9 ratings)
Brand: Princeton Tec
Located in: Add-On Gear, Lights
The Sport Flare provides a safer, more dependable, environmentally friendly alternative to candle lanterns, gas lanterns and chemical light sticks. The Sport Flare is a remarkable light source that will light up your entire tent for hours on just 2 AA batteries. The flare cone is easily removed, even underwater, to reveal a mini flashlight for emergencies. Princeton Tec's exclusivephoto-luminescent flare cone will continue to glow after the light is turned off.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(7), High intensity(4), Long bulb life(3), Reliable(7)
Best Uses:
Night diving(3), Recreational(5), Safety backup(5)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(4)
 
Totally unreliable
By buckuw2009Verified Reviewer from Madison, WI on 12/21/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Cons:
Breaks Easily, Lasts 1 dive then dies
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

Bought two of these in different colors for a recent trip to Bonaire. 1 burned out mid-first dive on a night dive in 80degF water, and the second burned out mid second dive. Neither light leaked (That is good), so I can only imagine they both overheated. Very dissapointing!

 
very well made
By romeoVerified Purchaser from cleveland , ohio on 6/10/2009
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

very compact and multi-use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great lighting to attach to scuba tank
By Scuba TrejoVerified Purchaser from Queens, NYC on 9/3/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

While thin light sticks are good to attach to scuba tanks this item is 100 times better. When you night dive and visibility can be less than 6 feet you need a trong light to lead the way. I attach this to the valve are of my tank. If I needed a back up light - this item also serves as a flashlight and has adequate light strength. I purhcased three. One for me and one for each of my kids (1o and 12 yr old). They love it too.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Just as good when off!!!!!!
By BrettVerified Purchaser from Sterling IL. on 8/13/2008
Pros:
High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

It did a excellent job on are night dive in Grand Cayman! I bought one for my wife and me,it dosn't have that annoying blinking,also when you shut it off the cone glows for a long time. If the light happens to blink out you have plenty of time to make it back to the boat or finish the dive, because you can still see your buddy!Well worth the money

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
outstanding!
By Buford Monk MgooVerified Purchaser from Long Island on 6/12/2008
Pros:
outstanding
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

outstanding!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent safety device for night dives
By PeterVerified Purchaser from Thailand on 1/23/2008
Pros:
Compact, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

Great for tying to the tank neck during night dives to help buddies see where you are. Also, I keep one in a pocket during all dives, just in case...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It's handy!
By Mo DiverVerified Purchaser from Missouri on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

It's easier to find batteries than glow sticks!

 
Excellent night dive accesory
By BrinoVerified Purchaser from Santiago, Chile on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Compact, Great for night diving, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

Much better than I expected

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
More versatile than a glow stick
By CA BladeVerified Reviewer from San Francisco, CA on 3/27/2007
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Cons:
Weak Beam
Best Uses:
Safety Backup
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Sport Flare:

With the rubber cone on the light, it makes a very effective marker light... somewhat brighter than a glow stick. However, I've never heard of a glow stick that failed during a dive. (If a chemstick lights when you snap it, it will run like it was advertised. If it fails to light [before your dive], grab another, they cost less than $[...].) If you hate throwing out chemsticks after every dive, the Aqua Flare is a good alternative. If your primary flashlight fails, you could pull off the ruber cone (even during the dive) and you'd have a light that's bright enough to at least read gauges. It's not a perfect light, but I'm completely satisfied with the one I bought.

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