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(based on 28 ratings)
Brand: Underwater Kinetics
Located in: Add-On Gear, Lights
The SL4 has to be the smallest and brightest 4 "C" cell dive light ever made! It emits a narrow and penetrating beam, which allows you to seek out unique marine life found under ledges. It also works well when attached to protective head gear in technical diving applications. The SL4 is great as a photo spotting light or to illuminate gauges and tables. Light fits neatly in a BCD pocket so it's always ready for use with its 5.5 watt high pressure xenon filled lamp. Tough, non-conductive ABS and polycarbonate plastic construction will not corrode dent or freeze to skin in cold weather, and it comes with a lanyard.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 28 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(27), High intensity(23), Long bulb life(12), Reliable(19), Well-focused(18)
Best Uses:
Cave diving(4), Close-up viewing(16), Extreme depths(4), Night diving(9), Professional(9)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(12), Divemaster(3), Recreational diver(9)
 
Good Bright Light, great price
By KcbjordaVerified Reviewer from Overland Park, KS on 5/10/2011
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Also good for daytime, Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Good for use in daytime also, looking in nooks for sea life, a must have, I carry it with me on all dive. Good back-up for a night dive but would not use as a main light.

 
Great compact light and fits into BC
By Kerem ERSOYVerified Reviewer from Ankara, Turkey on 8/22/2010
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

This is a very compact light. I use it both for dives and outside as well. The light is intense and battery life is very long. It easily fits into the BC pocket. I have another one with LEDs but I prefer the SL4 because it is brighter.

 
Great light
By seanjorVerified Purchaser from Kwajalein, Marshall Islands on 11/17/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

This is a great light to have in your BC as a backup or also a great primary light

 
UK - Quality made in the USA
By CaptkenVerified Reviewer from Long Island Sound, Connecticut on 11/4/2009
Pros:
Compact, Durable, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Having owned and/or used several dive lights during my 23 years of diving I can attest to the superiority of the Underwater Kinetics products. They are very durable and well built having experienced only one malfunction (wouldn't shut off) with one product EVER. Even though I had owned this SL4 unit for nine years, UK made things right with NO hassle. They really stand behind their products... you can't ask for anything better than that kind of customer service. I will NEVER buy anything other than UK products.

 
Awesome Light!
By AdalexisVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 10/24/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Awesome light for the money. Bright, focused beam, compact, and well designed. Awesome value, and a great backup light!

 
Great light at a great price
By SteveVerified Purchaser from Austin TX on 9/17/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Professional, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

I keep the light in my BC pocket and it is a great light for low light situations and night dives.

 
Great dive light
By JohnVerified Purchaser from SF Bay Area, CA on 5/28/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

I had one of these since 1996 and took it on 100+ dives. I finally dropped something heavy on it and broke it. Luckily they still make it.

 
Great Product ad Great Warranty
By j-e-gVerified Purchaser from Hayward, CA on 3/8/2009
Pros:
Reliable, The right size
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Great flashlight and the best warranty. UK stands behind their product even years after purchase.

 
Wow, Bright
By Scuba FishVerified Purchaser from Hutchinson, MN on 3/8/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

It is very bright! I love the compact design.

 
perfect size
By jamie NYVerified Purchaser from webster NY on 1/14/2009
Pros:
Compact, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

a great back up light.

 
Very good light for the price
By RoyVerified Purchaser from Fairfax Station, VA on 8/24/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Cons:
Difficult battery loading
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Used it for night diving and peeking into crevices during the day. This is a great light for the price, but I like my PC Lite a little better. It is sometimes difficult to load batteries into the UK SL4 because they get stuck at an angle. Also, my IkeLite beam pattern is a little more even and brighter. Still, great for [$], and a very good backup light.

Service & Delivery comments:

No problems with order. Dealing with LeisurePro has alwaya been very good.

 
good light
By diver downVerified Purchaser from philadelphia, pa. on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Compact, Long Bulb Life
Cons:
Breaks Easily
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

this is a good light for checking out dark crevises or even a night dive, good battery life, my first one leaked and i sent it back to leisure pro and they sent me a new one, i would buy another or recomend it to another diver.

 
Great Light
By JohnnyVerified Purchaser from Fort Walton Beach Florida on 5/28/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Great focused beam to look under ledges and in small crevices. Awesome light. Last one I had did begin to leak but it must have been something I did as my buddy has had his almost 10 years now with no issues. He is more careful with his gear than I am . Have used light to 150 feet.

 
a must own piece of equipment
By steveVerified Purchaser from hastings, mn on 5/15/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

carried as a backup light - also used by my students

 
GREAT LIGHT!
By ScubaJohnVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 3/6/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Small, powerful light! I keep it in my BC pocket at all times. Great for lighting up crevices in daytime and powerful enough to be used as a main light at night!

 
Good light
By SDDSVerified Purchaser from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on 2/19/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Great small light. Easily fits in your BC pocket or if you attach a clip, you can clip it on a D-ring on your BC. Either way, it is compact and gives good light. I have a SL6 as well but it is awkward to put in the BC pockets and is cumbersom clipped on the outside of the BC. Overall I far prefer the SL4 for its smaller, more compact size.

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Not as bright as eLED
By Eclipse DiverVerified Purchaser from Tulsa, OK on 1/24/2008
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Cons:
Yellow vs clear light
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Good back-up for the price.

 
Perfect main dive light - for me
By GiseleVerified Purchaser from San Jose, CA on 1/23/2008
Pros:
Compact
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Main Dive Light, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

If this one is like my UK Mini Q40, I'm going to love it. I didn't mark any of the pros besides size as I've only put it to use 3x. It is heavy and large for what I'm accustomed to (the Q40 is rather tiny), but it is much smaller and lighter than the average person's main dive light. Using it on a night dive in Monterey as my main dive light, it was perfect! And I always remove the batteries after using it, to prolong the life of the batteries.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Bright and compact
By PedroVerified Purchaser from Montreal on 1/23/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
None Yet
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Easy to use, very compact, precise beam.
Can be used as a primary, but better suited as a backup.
Also very useful when reef diving to see what's under there.
Very pleased with the purchase, especially at that price.

Service & Delivery comments:

Even if it took some time to clear the order desk, delivery was incredibly fast, got it in Montreal in no time.

 
Just what I expected GOOD QUALITY
By gundogVerified Purchaser from burbank il on 1/16/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused
Cons:
None -very happy
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

The size was just right for my use. Also good for snorking at night. Purchased one for my dive buddy he also recommended it.

 
Super light
By JoyVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs, CO on 11/11/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Fits in pocket, and provides good light

 
Great backup and even good primary!
By glvnetVerified Purchaser from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

I have used this light for night dives and cavern dives. The beam of light it produces is very intense, but it may be too narrow for some purposes. Overall is works great. It fits in my BC pockets and it is easy to handle. Battery life is great as well.

 
100% reliable and durable equipment.
By STARS International DirectorVerified Purchaser from Chicago IL on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
None -very happy
Best Uses:
Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Instructor and Prog. Dir.
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Takes a beating [...]

 
Narrow Beam
By Dive DaddyVerified Purchaser from Central Florida on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Ocean Night Dives
Describe Yourself:
Old timer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Night or twilight dives in the ocean often have enough natural light that the large lights can spoil your night vision. This one puts a small, powerful spot on objects requiring further observation. The narrow beam does not create the halo of particles around it like a wide beam light. Might not be as good if it is REAL dark.

 
I would buy this product again and again
By diver3591Verified Purchaser from Southern WV on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Weak beam for photograhy
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

I have used this light in fresh water and saltwater and have never had a problem. I own two of these and have recommended them to others.

 
Great light!
By Rich ZVerified Reviewer from Tacoma, WA on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

I would highly recommend this light as a backup or primary. It is light, rugged, dependable and has a very strong focused beam that penetrates deep into holes and caves. My only con is that the replacement bulbs if needed are too expensive to carry a spare. You might as well replace the light when the bulb goes. Having said this the only time I have needed to is when I left the light on after a dive and it overheated

 
Great lights, The lense did crack
By The Beach DiverVerified Reviewer from SE Florida on 9/23/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Looking 4Bugs, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

This is a great light. My first one did have the lens crack, but that was probably from use and abuse.

 
Best UK small light
By jeeptasticVerified Reviewer from West Palm Beach, FL on 6/4/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Night Diving, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 Dive Light:

Used when inside of a wreck. Very strong light for the size around 120 lumens. The SL6 is bigger and will not fit into most pockets and the light output to me is not worth the bulk and weight. SL4 is my light of choice.

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