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Handheld backup lights We offer two broad classes of hand held LED dive lights:
  • Lights used to backup a primary technical diving canister light - these must be ultra reliable and have a tight focus for as much punch as possible with their light output. Used for this purpose, the backup light should never be loaded with rechargeable batteries because rechargeables are not as reliable and have an unpredictable discharge curve.
  • Lights used as a sport diving lights - these less expensive lights typically have a lower light output with a wider focus. Many experienced divers still prefer the tight focus versions even for sport diving, especially in low visibility conditions. Some sport lights can be configured with rechargeable cells, but if a rechargeable will be used as a night diving primary light we recommend taking a backup.
Of course it is not that simple, as low-cost high-output LED technology has blurred the line between the various classes of lights. For example, most of our technical diving backups can also serve as excellent sport diving primaries. The Dive Rite 700 Series light is so bright it can serve in three classes: a value priced canister technical primary, a hand held technical backup, and a very bright sport primary. It can be difficult to choose among these lights from the specifications alone, so to help we have some actual side by side comparison photos with discussion...

Click Here to see Beam Comparisons our LED lights.


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$256.00

Hollis 3X3 LED Torch

Hollis 3X3 Handheld Light w/Lanyard The Hollis 3X3 LED Torch features an extremely durable 6061-T6 aluminum (the same kind of aluminum as scuba tanks) body and black anodized frame stacked with a tri-lens reflector and tempered glass Fresnel dome. Three Luxeon 3W LED's provide 375 lumens of light and have a 10,000 hour lifespan. The Hollis handheld light has a double sealed mechanical switch with security lock, double o-ring seals, 8 hour burn time and max depth rating of 650 feet. Hollis 3X3 Handheld Light Switch The 3X3 LED torch has a light color temperature of 5500° and is powered by three ordinary user replaceable "C" size alkaline batteries. The light has an ergonomic grip, the butt of the light has a hard point for bolt snap and includes a free lanyard.


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$134.95

I-Torch Advance-A LED Light

I-Torch Advance-A

The Advance-A backup light from I-Torch LED Lights is based on a 5W next generation high output LED with a color temperature of 5600K and 10,000 hour life. The 7.5-inch long body is made out of anodized aluminum with a high efficiency lens. The 250 lumens of brightness and 330fsw / 100msw depth rating makes this hand held light a great technical backup or sport primary. (We are told the light tested much deeper but the manufacturer is being very conservative in their ratings.) Double o-ring seal with twist on activation means no switches to fail and we really like the ergonomic grip which is easy to handle underwater, even with gloves on Offering a burn time of 3 hours using three included "AA" size alkaline batteries makes it easy to replace batteries anywhere in the world. The Advance-A from Dive Gear Express also includes a lanyard and a stainless steel ring attachment point for tying a bolt snap.

The high quality lens and ultra-bright light output makes the beam from the I-Torch Advance-A our favorite choice as a technical backup, and is also our recommendation as an excellent sport diving primary light.


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$94.95

I-Torch Tek LED Light, Black

i-Torch Tek

The I-Torch TEK uses an electronics driven LED and special lens to give it a very tightly focused narrow beam, which delivers more features and better results compared to the typical resistor driven LED and reflector found in entry level backup lights. The next generation 3W high output LED provides 200 lumens in 4 hours of burn time at the full power setting; the Tek also features one-half and one-quarter power settings that can deliver up to 10 hours of burn time. There are two more special power settings, a one-second strobe and an automatic SOS emergency signal. Depth rated to 330 fsw / 100 msw, the durable coated polycarbonate case has heavy rubber bumpers around the lens and the rear of the light. The case features twist on activation, double o-ring seal, and a nice feature is a bezel design that prevents inadvertent activation due to pressure at depth. The i-Torch Tek has an excellent hard point for tying a bolt snap and the shorter 6.5-inch case also makes a good choice as a pocket light. Powered by six widely available "AAA" size alkaline batteries that are included along with a free lanyard.


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I-Torch Plus LED Light, Red

i-Torch PLUS

The I-Torch PLUS is a wide beam sport version of the I-Torch TEK. The PLUS uses the same next generation 3W LED with 200 lumens of light output and a 4 hour burn time, but offers a wider beam width preferred for sport diving applications. Powered by six "AAA" sized batteries, the PLUS offers the same five power settings as the TEK: full, half, quarter, strobe, and auto SOS. The PLUS is depth rated to 330 fsw / 100 msw, and has a streamlined rubber bezel bumper with twist on activation, double o-ring seal, and a bezel design that prevents inadvertent activation due to pressure at depth. The batteries and lanyard are included.


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Intova Nova LED Torch w/Slide Switch

Back-Up Light with Belt Holster

The Intova Nova LED backup light has a 4.7W LED that delivers 130 lumens. The narrow angle reflector produces a very tight beam with a lot of punch for its light output, this is not the more common wide angle version. Providing 6 hours of burn time, the light has an anodized aluminum body rated to 400 feet (120m) and a magnetic slide switch. It has an attachment point for a bolt snap and includes a lanyard. At 6.25-inches long by 1.5-inches in diameter and 9 oz. weight, the light fits easily in pocket or clipped onto a harness D-ring. Powered by two CR123A photo batteries that are included in the package along with a free belt holster.

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Pricing for Back-Up Lights

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Hollis 3X3 LED Torch  HG-206.303 Hollis 3X3 LED Torch In Stock $256.00
I-Torch Advance-A LED Light  FL-120 I-Torch Advance-A LED Light In Stock $134.95
I-Torch Tek LED Light, Black  FL-114B I-Torch Tek LED Light, Black In Stock $94.95
I-Torch Plus LED Light, Red  FL-113R I-Torch Plus LED Light, Red In Stock $94.95
Intova Nova LED Torch  w/Slide Switch  DR-LT6070 Intova Nova LED Torch w/Slide Switch On Order $49.99 Disabled
Sanyo 3.0V CR123A Cylindrical Battery  TNR-CR123A Sanyo 3.0V CR123A Cylindrical Battery In Stock $3.95

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