Underwater Kinetics Product Reviews and Ratings - Lights - Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light from Leisure Pro

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Brand: Underwater Kinetics

Located in: Add-On Gear, Lights

The SL6 is brighter than lights twice its length! The unique side-by-side battery configuration makes the 6 cell light only as long as a 3 cell light. Then bright, narrow penetrating beam of the SL6 makes it ideal for scanning the reef for marine life hiding under ledges. It can be uses as a main light for night diving or as the perfect backup light. Fits neatly in your BCD pocket, is equipped with a solid aluminum reflector, has a molded rubber bezel cover that reduces glare and protects the light. The SL6 is made from tough non-corroding ABS and polycarbonate plastic.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 22 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Compact(14), High intensity(16), Long bulb life(8), Reliable(16), Well-focused(17)

Cons:

Heavy(3)

Best Uses:

Close-up viewing(10), Extreme depths(4), Night diving(4), Professional(6), Recreational(17)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced(3), Advanced diver(14)

Good for the price

By ScubaSam

from California Central Coast on 1/17/2011

Pros:

Compact, Durable, Reliable, Well-Focused

Cons:

Drains Batteries, Heavy, No lock on switch, Weak Beam

Best Uses:

Close-Up Viewing, Recreational

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

For the [$] I paid, this light is a good deal. It emits a very natural, orange/yellow beam.The Good: focused beam, bright with fresh batteries, Seems pretty ruggedThe Not-so-good: the 6 C batteries make it slightly bulky, and they drain quickly. Switch doesn't lock so it can turn on in your gear bag.Overall: Not the brightest light I've used, but it's definitely works.

Size Matters

By SandynRandy

from St. Louis, Missouri on 1/14/2011

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Perfect size, Reliable, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Night Diving, Recreational

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Was this a gift?:

Yes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

Love it. Replaced a 10 year old light with this one! Highly recommend!

Floods easily - poor gasket design

By JJ_vacations from Ontario on 8/19/2010

Pros:

Compact

Cons:

Breaks Easily, Not Waterproof

Best Uses:

Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

This light flooded entirely and ruined the bulb on first use. I had initially thought it was my fault - perhaps I hadn't screwed the light bulb onto the housing fully. I bought a replacement bulb (which cost 1/2 the cost of a new light) and tried it again. It seemed okay but after 3-4 dives, it flooded again. I can see now that the gasket is poorly manufactured so that it's twisted and can't be straightened. I'm going to trash this light now because it's not worth sinking more money into it. I also have a UK mini q40 eLED and it's equally bright to this light underwater. The SL6 isn't bright enough or reliable enough to be worth the frustration.

Nice light, but poor internal design

By Tangler

from Australia on 3/1/2010

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

The beam characteristics on this light are good. It's reasonably strong and penetrating. However my SL6 leaked on it's very first dive. Not a major flood, but enough to wet the insides. It was then necessary to pull it apart so I could polish the gunk off all the contacts in the battery compartment. This proved to be quite a trial. The torch is just not designed to be pulled apart, and getting those contacts back in place was unbelievably frustrating. To my mind this is a big fat fail. Gear that isn't field serviceable is simply future landfill. In other respects it's OK, but avoid this torch if field serviceability matters to you.

Excellent light for night diving

By Deb scuba

from Kennett Square PA on 11/12/2009

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Night Diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

We purchased this light as a replacement for another light and found the size to be perfect for the primary night dive light. Great illumination, compact, easy to use.

Powerful!

By Allen the caver

from Miami,FL on 10/28/2009

Pros:

High Intensity, Reliable

Cons:

Occupies a hand

Best Uses:

Cave Diving, Night Diving, Safety Backup

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

This a very powerful light. Its beam has the same reach as the much bigger C8. The beam is narrower than the C8's. The SL6 is very reliable. It is my back-up light for cave diving.

Good, solid torch.

By Tony

from NSW, Australia on 6/10/2009

Pros:

High Intensity, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Recreational, Safety Backup

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

I've not tried it at night yet, but on a murky day in 4m vis it cut through the scum well. Very tight, focused beam. A little bit long, but hey, it's got 6 c cells.

Great light, compact size.

By JG

from Wilmington, NC on 8/21/2008

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Close-Up Viewing, 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 SL6 Dive Light:

This is a great light. High intensity in a compact design. 1st one was stolen, 2nd one I left the batteries in it over the winter and they exploded. This is my third one, its the only light I ever use. I have a larger 4d cell pistol grip type light but find this one to be brigher and more compact. Highly recommeded.

Excellent !

By Diverboy

from NY on 5/14/2008

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused

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 SL6 Dive Light:

Just Perfect for day on night Diving !

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Simplicity at its best

By erick wright

from Texas on 2/19/2008

Pros:

Compact, Reliable, Well-Focused

Cons:

Drains Batteries

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 SL6 Dive Light:

Great backup light. A little long, but still stays streamlined when strapped to shoulder webbing. Definitely the most bang for your buck as far as amount of light and ease of use. Positive on/off light switch is the greatest invention known to man after dealing with twist on/twist off lights

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Reasonable but does not stand out.

By YY

from DC, USA on 1/21/2008

Pros:

High Intensity

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Recreational

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

Without an On/Off locking mechanism it is best to slightly unscrew the top when not in use.

UK SL6 Dive Light is Great

By Nuclear Rick

from Key Largo, FL on 1/16/2008

Pros:

Reliable, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Close-Up Viewing, Recreational

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

Light works great. On/off switch takes a few minutes to get used to using. So far, so good!

Well focused light

By Life explorer

from Diamond Bar, CA on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused

Cons:

None Yet

Best Uses:

Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Recreational, Safety Backup

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

This is very good backup or day time diving light. It is so focused that it can penetrate day light and brighten up the crack.

Great Light

By Bill

from Veracruz, Mexico on 11/8/2007

Pros:

High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

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 SL6 Dive Light:

Great as a backup, heck..even main light source!

Service & Delivery comments:

Great service from leisurepro as always. Everything arrived in good shape and on time

Great light for the price

By Half Pint

from New Kent, Virginia on 10/23/2007

Pros:

good for the braille dive, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Professional

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

My husband and I brailled dive on weekends in the rivers. I love the light and use it sometimes instead of the night rider.

Bright light for it's size

By Sharpshooter

from St. Pete,Fl. on 10/12/2007

Pros:

High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused

Cons:

no switch lock

Best Uses:

Extreme Depths, lighting deep holes

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

For spearfishing- lights up deep holes. Too easy for the light switch to come on. I turn the light on and then unscrew the lens till the light goes off. Then a 1/4 turn more.

Excellent backup light

By Scubajfm

from Seattle, Washington on 9/20/2007

Pros:

Compact, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well priced

Best Uses:

Recreational, Safety Backup

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

Great backup light for the price.

Only light I'll carry. Economical .

By Batt

from Santa Rosa, Ca on 9/11/2007

Pros:

High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable

Cons:

Gets finicky after 3 year

Best Uses:

Recreational

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver, Dives a lot

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

Good light

This thing kicks A !!

By Jolly Roger

from Baytown, Texas on 8/7/2007

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 SL6 Dive Light:

This thing is Awesome!! Bright enough to be main light. The beam is tightly focused. It comes with the 6 required duracel Batterys. Switch functions easily. Now stop reading reviews and buy one - you wont regret it.

Excellent Light !

By Diverboy

from NY on 8/7/2007

Pros:

Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

I Can Fit it in my Bcd .

great light

By made 4 water from Louisiana/Florida on 7/18/2007

Pros:

Compact, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused

Best Uses:

Recreational

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

great light!!! i use it as my back up but with the way it penetrates through the water it could very easily be used as a primary. i use it all the time diving during the day to look under ledges. great bang for the buck ... cant go wrong here. ive spent 6 times the price on my primary and i find myself using this one more.

Powerful, compact light

By chuck

from Fort Hood, TX on 4/23/2007

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, Beginner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Dive Light:

This light works well and is just a bit less powerful than the pistol handled UK C8, however the SL6 fits in most BCD pockets. It works great at depth and on night dives. The powerful beam cuts through the darkness. It has an easy to find and operate on/off switch. Takes 6 C batteries.

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