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Emergency Dive Strobes
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    Default Emergency Dive Strobes

    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.



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



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

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    I have the first one. It works really well, but have not had a real reason to use it (THANK GOD!!).

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    have you checked out the voltron?
    Very well put together dive strobe.

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    Never heard of that....have some photos?

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    My Bad I Meant Jotron

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

    I always forget the name.

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    Which model Matt?

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    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.

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    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....



    That is one nice strobe!

    What did you pay for it?

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    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.

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    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.

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