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from Gresam, Oregon on 2/9/2011
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
switch failed during a wreck dive, had to use my backup, and end the dive. This is a stupid problem, bad switch on an otherwise fantastic dive light. This is a common problem, and its only a matter of when not if this switch will fail. UK should recall this light.
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
The light itself is excellent, i loved it until the switch started to fail. First it became flaky (turning off during the dive) eventually it would turn on only occasionally. I took it apart, it appears the problem is with the plastic slider that actuates the switch, not the switch itself - the actuator simply has too much play - incredibly cheap setup. I'm trying to jury rig it.
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from Ocoee, Fl on 1/8/2010
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
Works great-lightweight
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from Lady Lake, Fla on 1/3/2010
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
I have used this light for five different cavern dives and it works very well. Very bright beam and very long battery life. Havent had to change the batteries yet. I would recommend getting the 1200 Pelican case for transport between dives and also for storage. The 1200 Pelican case is the perfect size and also has room for your dive computer as well.
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from Sydney, Australia on 12/15/2008
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
I dive with this light day and night. For anything under about 8 metres it really brings out the colours and details so I can really see what I'm down there to see. For crevices, underhangs, and caves its great - I spot things I wouldn't normally see. I sometimes use it as an auxillary light for my buddy's photography.
For night diving, well, it's fantastic. While my buddies are straining to see something with their dim 15cm spot of light, the beam on this thing swings over like an SUV just drove past and they think "Oh, that's better". It has low output mode if you don't want so much light.
There's a bit of weight, but that's all due to carrying 8 batteries; the unit itself is lightweight. It's tough; I do shore diving in Sydney so getting bashed by waves is common. I just clip it to my BCD and it's fine. Clip and extension coil are solid. I've dropped it when washing my gear - no problem.
The other thing is that I've done about 35 to 40 hours of diving with it and I haven't had to replace the batteries yet.
Only small glitch is that the switch is 'buggy'. On mine it's possible to lock the mechanism to the 'off' position but it is still on (in low output mode). It's no problem since battery life is so good. i just put my hand in front to check it if its daytime then wiggle the switch and it turns off.
Because it's LED you can use it above water too. I use it to spot wildlife and to find and catch the fish in my fishpond when I'm cleaning it.
Of all my dive gear, this is one of the items I'm most happy I bought.
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from Seattle on 10/10/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
The switch stopped working after only a couple months so the light would not turn on. After a week of correspondence with customer support they acknowledged there was a known issue with the switch so they paid for return shipping and sent me a replacement. The same thing happened with the replacement. I paid to ship it back and they credited my account which I used to buy a different light.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Melbourne, FL on 10/10/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
I have six divelights, but I reach for this first.
from Camarillo on 10/10/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
This is a great light at a great price, the led lasts forever, and you can be sure you won't break it, even in the roughest conditions. But there are better lights, for alot more money. If your looking for extreme reliability, stick with led. If your bug diving, I think this is one of the best lights, if your wreck diving, well then I don't need to tell you what you need, you should already know.
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from Philadelphia, PA on 10/10/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
Great primary dive light for a night dive. We also use this light during day dives if we are entering the 1st rooms of caves.
from worcester,ma on 10/1/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
better light less battery usage
from Baltimore, Md on 9/26/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
Very nice white light seams to make colors really stand-out.
from Baltimore, MD on 9/25/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
I've only used the light once since I bought it but was pleased with its performance.
from San Antonio, TX on 9/12/2007
Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:
Like the light just wish you could get the same beam and intensity in a more compact form