How to Choose a Scuba Dive Light | Beam Angle, Lumens & Battery Guide

Choosing the right scuba dive light can be confusing — beam angle, lumens, battery type, UV, mounting styles, and price all matter. In this complete dive light buying guide, Freddy breaks down everything you need to know before purchasing. In this video we cover: • How to determine your dive light needs • Budget considerations • Handheld vs tray-mounted vs head-mounted lights • Battery types (rechargeable vs disposable) • Beam angles and lumen output explained • LED vs other bulb types • Key features to look for • When to consider UV lights Browse the dive lights we carry here: https://leviathanscuba.com/dive-lights/ Subscribe for honest scuba gear education: http://www.youtube.com/leviathanscuba... Where to buy gear you can trust: 🌐 Learn more scuba gear tips: https://leviathanscuba.com – gear we use, service, and stand behind 🤿 Dive gear recommendations: https://leviathanscuba.com/why-buy-fr... 🛍️ Visit Coral Key Scuba in Arvada, Colorado – hands-on fitting, service, and local expertise We don’t recommend gear we wouldn’t dive ourselves. 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Determine Your Need 05:42 - Determine Your Budget 07:10 - Light Styles 09:26 - Tray Mounted 09:58 - Head Mount 11:15 - Wrist Mount 12:43 - Battery Types 15:32 - Beam Angles 18:02 - Bulb Types 21:50 - Features 26:56 - Ultra Violet