SCOUT BACK-UP LIGHTS

Reserve or back-up lights are key components of the DIR gear configuration. These lights must be reliable, streamlined and conveniently stowed along the MC's harness straps. Following a primary light failure in an overhead environment, the diver must switch to the reserve light and initiate an exit. The time spent using the reserve light should not be much greater than half of the diver’s bottom time; however, a reserve light should be able to provide more time in the event of a delayed exit. Reserve lights that are capable of burning for the length of a diver’s total bottom time are sufficient.

• Nearly all widely available reserve lights overdrive the bulb to create a brighter beam. While overdriving the bulb is effective for short term use, it increases the stress on the filament, resulting in a greater frequency of bulb failure. Scout Lights are designed to under-drive the bulb, helping to extend bulb life for critical applications.
• All Scout Lights have a machined attachment point at the rear of the light and is free from all the plastic clips and other assorted snags typically present on mass manufactured lights.
• Both the Scout and Mini-Scout are available with either a standard Xenon bulb or the Halcyon LED bulb assembly.