I'm using
one of these 1200 lumen torches from China. Only €100 including delivery... bargain.
There's a
lot of reports on Yorkshire Divers about them flooding so took some advice from there for sealing it up better and tightening it - the front bezel was ridiculously loose when I checked and the lanyard knot just pulled apart. They don't seem to get checked at the factory so you definately need to give it a good inspection and sealing yourself. So far had it on 7 dives, max depth 42m, going great. The beam off it is
excellent, similar to the Cathx handhelds. From the reports on YD I don't expect it to have a very long life so wouldn't be relying on it too much.
I also got
their 900 lumen torch which as been around a while. Only taken this on one dive yet but meant to be more reliable as all the bugs have been ironed out. It was a narrower beam but still a very good torch for €60 delivered.
Student-friendly options worth looking at!
Both are rechargeable too.
