Re: Dive Lites: Ikelite RCD vs Ikelite C-lite 8

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 09:45:09 +0200, "Simon" <telkomsa107700@NOSPAM.telkom.net> wrote:

>Anybody have any opinions on these lites. I used to own an RCD which I need
>to replace. I loved this lite, but I like the smaller C-Lite 8. The
>manufacturers claim the C-lite 8 at 14W as opposed to 7.5W for the RCD.
>Does this actually translate into a brighter better lite? The only
>disadvantages I see are the C-Lites shorter burn time and 8 C-cells are more
>expensive than 4 D-Cells

I have a C-Lite 8.
I don't like the switch. It's hard to use.
I like the water seal. It's fool proof.
I like the light spectrum. It's warm.

That said, I don't use it anymore. It's too big.

Big lights = Big Warning. The critters you want to see get the
hell out of your way long before you can see them, even though
they are lit up.

Big lights = Big Damage. Fish don't have eyelids.

All we use anymore are UK SL-4s. I don't like their color as
much as the Ikelite, but it's way better than say, a Pelican.

safe diving,

bullshark