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RebreatherDave
01-10-2007, 04:13 PM
There is a much larger choice of strobes these days. Some are much larger than the previous models of a decade ago. The newer models can have C batteries and much larger Xenon flash bulbs that have a much higher output that can be seen for miles above water.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/iDiveChick/strobe.jpg

The below strobe is interesting in that it doubles as a back up light, or torch as they say in the U.K.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/iDiveChick/watersportswarehouse.jpg

Check around, these newer, more versatile and powerful strobes are all over the Internet.

allisonfinch
01-12-2007, 02:29 AM
I have the first one. It works really well, but have not had a real reason to use it (THANK GOD!!).

mattwave
01-17-2007, 01:35 AM
have you checked out the voltron?
Very well put together dive strobe.

Sarah
01-17-2007, 02:45 AM
Never heard of that....have some photos?

mattwave
01-18-2007, 03:59 PM
My Bad I Meant Jotron

http://www.jotron.com/maritime/default.htm

I always forget the name.

Sarah
01-19-2007, 12:03 AM
Which model Matt?

mattwave
01-19-2007, 01:46 AM
AQ-4 is the only model I have seen.

Off to Dive:), maybe I will dangle mine off my Hip D tonight and have my buddy hate me.

Sarah
01-19-2007, 01:49 AM
Ah, then that would be the below one, which isn't rated deep enough for me as it is only rated to be good to 500 meters.... ;)

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/iDiveChick/Tron-AQ-4.jpg

That is one nice strobe!

What did you pay for it?

mattwave
01-21-2007, 09:11 PM
I thought the same thing, but I took it to 510meters and it did just fine.

Seriously I think $120, but we dive in a dark lake, helps us know when the floor is coming up so we put on the brakes and avoid a silt out mess. It outshines the OMS, and I like the switch action, worth the cash. Someone told me, this is the Coast Gaurd's prefered strobe.

acelockco
07-01-2007, 03:18 PM
Where do you connect this? I have seen some attach them to their 1st stage and turn it on for the entire dive. I have seen others attach them to their BC's and only use them in an emergency.

Looks like a GREAT safety item and a great item for black water diving.

buddhasummer
01-17-2008, 02:42 AM
from what ive read this, AQ4, seems to be perhaps the best on the market, 500mtrs, visible up to 10kms on a clear night, 48GBP, it looks kinda big tho, and i wish it ran on lithiums instead of a standard C cell...might get one anyway...

hbh2oguard
01-17-2008, 09:38 PM
a C battery will last for a long time. It's not like a dive light where you will be using it all the time.

lars2923
01-17-2008, 10:47 PM
Just after I bought them for $85 bucks this AM. I see the price went up to $99...
I knew I should have bought more than 3...

Shoulda, coulda, woulda... Where't that Whambulance?

henrythomas
10-22-2009, 07:37 AM
Emergency drive strobes are Perfect for all outdoor use, modeling light, night dives and macro lens auto focus in low light conditions.Strobe is designed for the rigors of commercial and scientific diving use.