Firstly I think of orca torches as backup lights that being said I do have three backup lights LOL even though they're not an American product all three of mine have lasted for years and I beat the crap out of them well maybe the rock that I slide myself through but either way you're awesome lights side note look good doing reviews apparently it's a million-dollar business on RUclips
I wished it was a million-dollar business. LOL. I have been very impressed with their lights and their innovations over the last few years. They are definitely giving the American market a run for their money, when it comes to high quality, yet inexpensive lights. I have managed to break the head of one of their canister lights, the OrcaTorch D620. I didn't even realize I had done it, until it was to late. Thankfully it didn't flood. Now it will only produce about 100 lumens instead of the 2700 lumens that it once did.
Man that would be a long video. I have accumulated a bunch of dive lights over the years. Currently there are 6 that I use day in and day out. My primary light is the Comfort Zone Scuba Land and Sea (ruclips.net/video/OKf5M1PES8k/видео.html), and I back it up with the Mares XR Back Up Light (ruclips.net/video/YzVXMV99tHg/видео.html). When I dive in Sidemount, I still use the Comfort Zone Scuba Land and Sea, but I back it up with the OrcaTorch D520 (ruclips.net/video/ms0D3f3lyuA/видео.html). I also use 2 of the Comfort Zone Scuba LilPowerhouse (ruclips.net/video/lj42uhlyqA8/видео.html) lights on my Full Face Mask.
Hello Richard van Tricht. For real murky water, anything over 1000 lumens is too much in my opinion. I prefer the Land and Sea model from Comfort Zone Scuba.
I see that you also did a review of the D550. I am in the market for a new primary light for recreational diving and have narrowed down my choices to either this model, or the D550. I dive primarily inland lakes and quarries, and sometimes the Great Lakes in the Wisconsin area. So visibility can vary greatly. I also want something that can travel with me as well. Of the two, which did you like better? Thanks so much! And thanks for doing these great reviews!!!
Hello Illusion (Classic Rock), Orca Torch makes great lights that will satisfy most of your diving needs. My go to light is the Comfort Zone Scuba Land & Sea.
@@LakeHickoryScuba we actually are planning on swinging by your shop. We are only about an hour away from there. We went to blue grotto Sunday and back to devils den Monday. We got there at 8 and got 2 dives in with the place all to ourselves before anyone else got there it was nice. Do you ever get out to Blue Stone Dive Resort in Thomasville NC?
Devil's Den is much more enjoyable when it is vacant, this past Saturday was a mad house. As far as Blue Stone goes, I love that place. So much to see, and it is great for Public Safety Training. The Coy Fish they have stocked there are huge. I haven't been there in a few years as we have a quarry about 25 minutes a way (ncpdra.org), and we also have our local lake which is only 8 feet outside our front door.
We will definitely let you know. I have some new Assistant Instructors on staff now that have never been there. I will try to plan a trip to take them, and we can meet up and dive together.
Hello Ranger77, at this time, the only technical course we offer is the SSI Extended Range Gas Blender Course. We are currently transitioning all of our Technical Instructors, myself included, from their current agencies (PADI, TDI, CMAS, PDIC, and SEI) over to SSI only. Once we have completed all of their crossovers, then we will be offering the entire line of technical courses they offer. If there is a particular course you are interested in, we will be glad to refer you to another facility who we trust.
@@LakeHickoryScuba thank you for the reply. I am wanting to get into sidemount and have alot of questions. I like your style because you actually teach and instruct. my LDS is great but I feel like they just "certify" new divers. you are a hike for me (I'm in Az) but i would definitely like to take a class from you.
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What a nice super focus beam angle! Awesome
video! I'll get one.
Hello zz Xx, glad you liked out video.
Firstly I think of orca torches as backup lights that being said I do have three backup lights LOL even though they're not an American product all three of mine have lasted for years and I beat the crap out of them well maybe the rock that I slide myself through but either way you're awesome lights side note look good doing reviews apparently it's a million-dollar business on RUclips
I wished it was a million-dollar business. LOL. I have been very impressed with their lights and their innovations over the last few years. They are definitely giving the American market a run for their money, when it comes to high quality, yet inexpensive lights. I have managed to break the head of one of their canister lights, the OrcaTorch D620. I didn't even realize I had done it, until it was to late. Thankfully it didn't flood. Now it will only produce about 100 lumens instead of the 2700 lumens that it once did.
I wanna see a comparison of ALL yourvdive lights... I looked into orcatorch... Almost got one
Man that would be a long video. I have accumulated a bunch of dive lights over the years. Currently there are 6 that I use day in and day out. My primary light is the Comfort Zone Scuba Land and Sea (ruclips.net/video/OKf5M1PES8k/видео.html), and I back it up with the Mares XR Back Up Light (ruclips.net/video/YzVXMV99tHg/видео.html). When I dive in Sidemount, I still use the Comfort Zone Scuba Land and Sea, but I back it up with the OrcaTorch D520 (ruclips.net/video/ms0D3f3lyuA/видео.html). I also use 2 of the Comfort Zone Scuba LilPowerhouse (ruclips.net/video/lj42uhlyqA8/видео.html) lights on my Full Face Mask.
Is this suitable for night diving at 30m? Mostly clear waters
Hello @jamesatkins1998, this light would work great for night diving.
Which torch would be most budget friendly for murky waters and still have good to great beam and view?
Hello Richard van Tricht. For real murky water, anything over 1000 lumens is too much in my opinion. I prefer the Land and Sea model from Comfort Zone Scuba.
LakeHickoryScuba thanks, you got reeview of that?
Here are several Richard, hope these helps. ruclips.net/video/OKf5M1PES8k/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/oFlujr7dKPI/видео.html
I see that you also did a review of the D550. I am in the market for a new primary light for recreational diving and have narrowed down my choices to either this model, or the D550. I dive primarily inland lakes and quarries, and sometimes the Great Lakes in the Wisconsin area. So visibility can vary greatly. I also want something that can travel with me as well. Of the two, which did you like better? Thanks so much! And thanks for doing these great reviews!!!
Hello Illusion (Classic Rock), Orca Torch makes great lights that will satisfy most of your diving needs. My go to light is the Comfort Zone Scuba Land & Sea.
LakeHickoryScuba thanks!!
I thought I saw you there Saturday!
You should have come up and said hello. I always like meeting our viewers.
@@LakeHickoryScuba we actually are planning on swinging by your shop. We are only about an hour away from there. We went to blue grotto Sunday and back to devils den Monday. We got there at 8 and got 2 dives in with the place all to ourselves before anyone else got there it was nice. Do you ever get out to Blue Stone Dive Resort in Thomasville NC?
Devil's Den is much more enjoyable when it is vacant, this past Saturday was a mad house. As far as Blue Stone goes, I love that place. So much to see, and it is great for Public Safety Training. The Coy Fish they have stocked there are huge. I haven't been there in a few years as we have a quarry about 25 minutes a way (ncpdra.org), and we also have our local lake which is only 8 feet outside our front door.
@@LakeHickoryScuba if you guys come out to blue stone let me know that's my local spot, I would love to dive with you guys.
We will definitely let you know. I have some new Assistant Instructors on staff now that have never been there. I will try to plan a trip to take them, and we can meet up and dive together.
OrcaTorch D530,dive light
We have changed the title to say dive light instead of Flash Light.
will that fit in the mount on your ffm?
Hello b st john, I haven't tried it yet. I will try to do that sometime to day, and I will let you know.
do you offer any tec courses
Hello Ranger77, at this time, the only technical course we offer is the SSI Extended Range Gas Blender Course. We are currently transitioning all of our Technical Instructors, myself included, from their current agencies (PADI, TDI, CMAS, PDIC, and SEI) over to SSI only. Once we have completed all of their crossovers, then we will be offering the entire line of technical courses they offer. If there is a particular course you are interested in, we will be glad to refer you to another facility who we trust.
@@LakeHickoryScuba thank you for the reply. I am wanting to get into sidemount and have alot of questions. I like your style because you actually teach and instruct. my LDS is great but I feel like they just "certify" new divers. you are a hike for me (I'm in Az) but i would definitely like to take a class from you.
Looms...
Sometimes my lumens sounds like looms. I am a southern boy. LOL