The photograph of multiple strobe and marking lights is only for the purpose of illustrating relative sizes and those other lights are NOT included with this light.
The high intensity 10-Watt Tektite Multifunction LED 3500 Strobe is double O-ring sealed, depth rated to { 500 ft | 152 m }, will run 100 hours on a set of three C-cell batteries and can also accept rechargeable Ni-Cad Batteries. The 3500 includes two eVDS factory programmed modes: a steady on mode for use as an emergency backup or area light plus the flashing on/off strobe mode. Visible at the surface for several miles/kilometers at night, the initial 1000 Lumen flash rate is 120 flashes per minute with fresh alkaline batteries. Features durable military tough ABS and LEXAN® construction, twist on switch with non-slip grip, safety orange color body with sturdy attachment point for snap or lanyard. At { 9.2 in | 23 cm } long and { 2.2 in | 5.6 cm } wide at the lens this strobe is too big to fit in most pockets. A { 15 in | 38.1 cm } Velcro strap is included, along with a limited LIFETIME Warranty from TekTite.
I was really stoked to recieve this strobe, and while the strobe does give sufficient light, I found it to be far to long for efficient storage during diving. The velcro strap is of little use when cold water diving and a bungee becomes quite long, in order to make a sling, given the length of the strobe. This menas that it cannot really be clipped on the harness be/after diving, but must go into the pocket. The round dome is nice for easily attaching the strobe though.
If I were to redo my purchase, i would have gone for a shorter one, and I believe that progress in led-technology would allow stronger strobe wattage even so.
I've ordered several items from Dive Gear Express over the past few weeks. I don't know if this is their standard but all items were shipped the same day I ordered them.
This LED Strobe provides visibility from quite a distance. I hung it on the anchor line to give me an idea how far I had to go when reeling back to the anchor line.
I was diving about 40 miles out in the Atlantic, depth approx 100 feet.The vis was good but this provided extra reassurance when returning to the anchor line.
