I was browsing the NiteRider website last week and noticed that they were offering an "upgrade" to current owners to swap out their 10W bulbs and old model ballasts for their new 14W bulbs and digital ballasts. I though, hmm, just in time for my trip to Indonesia! I only have two dives with the new lights, but so far I'm really happy with the upgrade. I drove down to San Diego (and, of course, got in 2 dives while down there) to get the upgrade done and Tom Carroll, the CEO, made sure my upgrade was done right there on the spot. I had spoke with Henry, the GM, on the phone the day before to make sure they would be able to upgrade the lights prior to my trip. The claim is the new lights are 75% stronger (a jump from ~500 lumens ea. to almost 1000 lumens). After two dives, I definately do notice a difference in the footage and pics I've was able to get. Anyway, just thought some of you out there might be interested. This was my first visit to NiteRider (bought the lights 5 years ago from Gates) and Tom and Henry proved to be great guys and provided awesome customer service (and I'm not getting paid to say any of this - I paid full price for the upgrades).
link - http://www.niteriderdive.com/
Bobby
