As we all know, German engineers don’t do things by half’s. The Heser backup torch is a perfect example of this. I found out about these little gems as an instructor of mine temporarily blinded me during a course with one. Upon surfacing I immediately asked to have a look and was pleasantly surprised at not only the brightness but the build quality. These guys knew what they were doing and had clearly done their research before constructing this masterpiece.
Some of it’s key features are:
The beam of the torch has a tight hotspot and wide halo making it perfect for signaling whilst still illuminating everything close by.
I initially bought these for cave and wreck diving, as you need good reliable backup torches. I have also used them comfortably as a primary on night dives several times. Another small feature which is a nice touch is they have an attachment point for a bolt snap so you can clip them off when you’re not using them. Personally I find this a little better than stashing them away in a pocket as you tend to loose things when there not clipped off (speaking from experience).
I guess I could rant on about how good these are but the only way for you to find out for yourself is to try them out or just come and have a look at them. For me these are a priceless piece of equipment as I regularly put my life in their hands and will continue to do so for years to come.
Tom Crisp
