Product Description : Amazon.comIdeal for using while snorkeling or diving as well as bringing along on camping and hiking trips, the Tovatec Aluminum Torch flashlight (model IFL 660) shines an extra-bright 220 lumen light to guide you through the dark. Waterproof to 400 feet, the beam is focused for maximum distance and the switch provides settings for reduced beam and strobe features.Specifications:LED light: One 220-lumen CREE LED lifetime: 100,000 hours Depth rating: 400 feet (122 meters) Beam angle: 12 degrees Power: Two CR123 (included) Variable power: Yes -- full, 30 percent, and strobe Switch: Magnetic slide switch Burn time: Up to 10 hours (at full power) Dimensions: 6.2 inches long, 1.5-inch diameter Weight: 7.9 ounces (with batteries) Product Description : Tovatec Aluminum Torch with LED illumination. Modern LED technology means no costly bulbs to break or replace. With 100,000 hours of operational time, these LED-Feet s are good for a lifetime. Thoroughly tested, waterproof designs allow for use in nearly any environment. I learned a long time ago that some things are worth a little extra money. I just added flashlights to that list.I have the usual assortment of decaying flashlights hiding around my house. I have some keychain LEDs, a couple of 9-LED jobs I got for $5, and several old light bulb models including a giant Maglight I keep for self-defense. And while all of them do, in fact, cast light into dark places, the INTOVA puts them all to shame. To be clear, I'm not just using hyperbole when I say that. I had my family conduct a scientific test.We unearthed every flashlight in the house. Then we installed new batteries (where possible) and cleaned lenses with glass cleaner. Then it was lights out and everyone on the couch. We then shined a broadside of flashlights against the far wall, keeping only the brightest ones for the next round. When we had whittled the field down to the 4 brightest, including the Maglight monster, it was time to turn on the INTOVA. BAM! Its 3 watt snow-white circle of light obliterated the other contenders. You could still see the Maglight, but that's mainly because it was casting a yellowish beam. We then turned on ALL of the other flashlights just for fun but the INTOVA just laughed at them. Ha. Ha.Of course, it costs more than most of those other flashlights put together - except for the Maglight - but it's anodized aluminum and rated to work up to 400 feet under water. Of course, I'm happy if it still works after being washed by my youngest. It uses non-standard batteries, but at about $1 each I can live with that.In short, this is a wonderful, compact light that does what you expect, even if you're not diving. But hide your eyes!!!! excellent backup flashlight for night diving - well made, bright, small. O-rings and the body looks very water-proof. The switch is a bit difficult to operate in gloves. Takes two lithium photo batteries - they are quite cheap on the Internet. I purchased this light for night dives and have used it a couple of times now. The light beam is excellent and the battery life is good, after about 4 hours the intensity of the light beam drops, but still gives good lightning.It came with an ON-OFF switch, not a 3 position switch as advertised and this was a bit disapointing.Overall I like this light and would recommend it.
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