OrcaTorch D570-GL

We've been diving for a ridiculous 32 years. But it's only 400+ dives. For someone who is not a "water person" and has a hard time stepping off the boat, having a bunch of stuff dangling off of me is not going to fly. I've cancelled a dive for less. My hubby has to do the camera work because I cannot deal with the whole process of getting a camera on and off the boat. So with that introduction, let me stress that I absolutely love this Orcatorch Dive Light! It's small, but mighty. So bright that the dive master sometimes moves my hand so I don't blind the poor fish/shrimp or whatever we're looking at. On night dives, I can illuminate the octopus without pointing directly at it, so hubby can get good pictures that aren't over-blown. This light is small and doesn't feel like "a lot of stuff" when I step off the boat. It's super easy to turn on and off. The laser feature? Wow! Love it! It's perfect when trying to point to "that thing" not the other thing. Seriously, this is a fantastic light. The battery lasts for both of our two tank dives if I don't leave it on constantly. We recharge it while we eat lunch and then it's good to go for the night dive. It's small, it's not bothersome to step off the boat with it attached to your arm, and it lights up stuff from a comfortable distance, plus the laser is really effective. After several other dive lights that were "noisy" and too big making them obnoxious as I tried to hold my mask and weight belt during a roll in entry - you know that tacky empty plastic noise when it's banging into everything as it dangles off your wrist - this one is "quiet". It's small. It's not banging into my chin as I step/roll off the boat. The batteries are rechargeable. Really love this light! I put a couple of knots in the wrist strap to shorten it dramatically to keep it snugged up to my wrist and prevent all of the obnoxiousness to a minimum. Not sure why there's so much rope? Maybe to wrap around a toddler's waist? A few knots are totally fine for a light this amazing. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but we both have one now, and we really love them!

I purchased this light with the primary intention of using the laser to help point things out on dives and while I do of course use it for that, it has become my absolute favorite light for so many other reasons as well. The laser on the original light I received was unfortunately non-functional but when I contacted their after-sales services they were incredibly kind and helpful and sent a new light immediately! This new one works absolutely perfect. I've dove with it over 100 times already and it has worked flawlessly on every dive. The green laser itself is fantastic for pointing things out, and I love that you can have both the laser and the white light on at the same time - very helpful when something is hiding in a more shaded area. I also find the laser helpful because I can back further away from the reef while still being able to point out what I'm trying to show; giving everyone the opportunity to see things while really reducing crowding. The main dive light is actually what has impressed me the most. I was shocked at how bright it actually is. I've never before had it where I felt like the brightness is is actually /more/ than what the company is claiming until this light. The main beam is incredibly strong and it is very helpful for checking far into caves and cracks. During the night I also bring this light along as a secondary for if I need to see further into the distance for any reason. I really appreciate the easy functionality of the two-press on/off for the light and the battery indicator is truly a lifesaver. I'll use the light (quite heavily) through 2-tank mornings and I while I definitely make it to that flashing red light, it's never actually run out of juice on me so the battery life is accurate and rather impressive. To make a long story short, this light is fantastic, the customer service they have is fantastic, and I would (and do) recommend this bad boy to any and everyone. Oh! Also, it makes you look cool ;)

This is a fantastic light for anyone leading dives, professionally or not. The white light is bright enough to serve as a primary light for day or night diving, but of course the highlight is the green laser pointer. This is the perfect tool for pointing out sea life or other underwater features to other divers. I like being able to point things out from a distance rather than having to swim up close to use a stick, especially in a tight space like a cavern. If you want to get someone's attention just point the laser at a rock wall or the sea floor near them, it's bright and very noticeable. A fun bonus is many fish are interested in the laser light and will follow it around. I've used OrcaTorch lights for years and I can attest to their reliability and durability. I've never had one flood. I've dropped them on asphalt and concrete and they don't break. This light has many of the same features as their other lights like LEDs on the button and on the battery itself to indicate charge level, a lanyard attachment point, and a spare battery.

I'm often asked for recommendations from students on what light they should get. I generally refer them to OrcaTorch lights for their quality. I decided to get this light to test it for future students. The light is compact and bright. I love the green laser as it makes pointing out things to friends and students. I really like the green laser as it is visible the entire distance.