Princeton Tec 280 Lumens Torrent LED Dive Light

2016-08-17T18:01:27

Just returned my second light. Both leaked first time used. Suspect the switch. Good news is LeisurePro and Princeton Tec quickly replaced the defective lights. Second time I bought a different brand.

ROBERT K.

2016-02-14T20:57:47

I've been using this light for a few years now, hole hunting in NorCal. I beat this light up pretty good and it keeps going strong. Never flooded, and the switch is reliable. Puts out plenty of light, but compared to newer technology, it's big and takes a lot of batteries.

RON S.

2015-09-02T20:00:00

This is a good, compact liked that easily fits in a pocket. Bright at close range but loses some intensity at distance.

Mike

2015-08-02T20:00:00

This is a great diving light. It is small, yet very bright. It could be used both as a primary or a backup.

Louis T.

2014-08-01T20:00:00

I prefer to night dive with a light in this range rather than really bright lights; I also prefer a relatively narrow beam rather than a wide beam. As I take pictures, I need to be able to turn my light off with one hand -- I need a switch, not two hands to rotate the front bezel. This light fits the bill. I got about 4 hours burn on fresh AA's. My "con" is that I can't put rechargeable batteries in this light. If anyone knows how, let me know. When I use my rechargeable batteries, I have to force the battery pack in and it is almost impossible to remove.

JAMES J.

2014-05-12T20:00:00

As always Leisure Pro is quick to ship

Mike

2014-01-28T19:00:00

Went to Caribbean on a 2 week dive trip. Used the flashlight on the first dive. Front lens separated and flooded the light. Was replaced free of charge. Have not had a chance to use the new light.

Waterdog

2013-10-04T20:00:00

I have a home-made forearm mount designed for hands-free use of a torch light. I use to mount my Impact XL on the mount, but this is a backup light and I wanted a primary (brighter) torch light to use instead (as my Princeton Tec Shockwave II is a pistol grip). So far the Torrent has worked wonderfully. Solid, bright light but still compact enough to attach to my forearm mount. I did have a problem with the switch on the first one they sent, but Leisure Pro was very responsive and replaced it. No problems so far with the replacement.

Johnny D.

2013-09-02T20:00:00

Good compact light for spearfishing / lobstering under ledges with deep undercuts.....

Jax D.

2012-05-15T20:00:00

Compact, well made

noguerac

2012-04-17T20:00:00

Good and bright, is my nite back up light

noguerac

2012-02-22T19:00:00

I teach a marine biology course and ordered six of these to replace some other lights. We take our students on a few night dives. Of the six, one needed to be sent back immediately as it didn't work. One failed on the walk to the beach (before it ever touched the water). The replacement for the second broken one came with a faulty switch. If they worked consistently, I'd love these - but, they do not.

K

2010-06-19T20:00:00

I have taken this on 3 night dives now. Very easy to operate under water (switch on or off if you want to see any glowing phos). The light outshone all my dive buddies with a nice white light. Wondering how it fades over time but nice and solid and didnt leak. Other dive buddies torches exploded OMG!

ktyak

2010-06-19T20:00:00

Got this on special and liked LED when compared with Halogen and Xenon lights dive friends had. Good solid feel in hands. Worked fine at depth. Would Recommend for price. Would make great second light for the big light crowd and good first light for anyone else.

ROBERT T.

2009-12-23T19:00:00

I purchased and used this light on some cavern dives, and a night dive. Worked flawlessly. Small, very bright, and reliable. I would definitely purchase again. Switch activated so there is no chance of flooding it when turning it on/off underwater. Also has a lock so that it doesn't turn on in transit.

sweet l.

2009-11-05T19:00:00

I recently purchased and used this light for a night dive in Cozumel. I was pleased with it's light weight and high intensity. It performed well and I had no problems with it. It sure beats having to lug around a heavy light especially with the airline weight restrictions.

SANDRA T.

2009-08-05T20:00:00

The first one I had broke the second time I used it in less than 2 weeks. It was the switch mechanism. I got a second one. On both, the switch lock is flimsy and ineffective. It turned on in my BC pocket by itself even though it was locked off.

Mr X.

2008-10-05T20:00:00

Works great for close-up viewing or looking into dark holes. Compact and easy to operate.

TODD D.

2008-09-25T20:00:00

The first Torrent I received as a gift would not turn on under the surface. It worked fine above the surface. I sent it back & Princeton sent me another one (no questions asked). The second Torrent I received worked intermittenly; sometimes the switch would work, sometimes it would not. I can't rely on this light. Maybe the third time is the charm?

TOM G.

2008-08-20T20:00:00

Its a good light, when it works. I had to tape all the batteries together because one would slip out just enough to cut the current. With the tape, this light is great...

G d.

2008-08-20T20:00:00

This is the first light I have owned. I have used it as a primary light on a couple night dives so far. It is light, compact, and very bright. My dive buddy's bulky 6 C cell halogen was not as bright as this LED light, but the light produced by the LED does not show colors as vividly as the halogen.

killakella

2008-08-20T20:00:00

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Q.A e.

2008-06-11T20:00:00

i think it is very good light and bright

GARY H.

2008-05-13T20:00:00

Has been a great light so far. only used in it water 3 times but always in truck

catfish

2008-04-04T20:00:00

First product I've purchased from Leisure Pro. Fast delivery to Australia. Even with a $40 shipping cost the light was $20 cheaper than purchasing locally, with the Bonus smaller Princeton Tec thrown in! Will purchase from Leisure Pro again!

Paul

2008-01-22T19:00:00

I purchased and use this light as my first backup for Technical Wreck Diving. I like the compact size, and bright 3 watt LED. It works great.

MICHAEL B.

2007-12-29T19:00:00

more than once, in both warm and cold water,light/ light switch DID NOT WORK at 70'-90' was very disappointed, great light when it works.

u/h2o g.

2007-12-02T19:00:00

I've used this light underwater just as much as above water. Works great everytime. The beam is great; not to wide but with a tight spot as well. Batteries will last forever.

Josh

2007-11-09T19:00:00

This is a Great light. The free TEC40 light that comes with it really isn't great though.

Mac

2007-11-07T19:00:00

yes

Steve D.