[Paddlewise] LED Torch (Flashlight) suggestions

Hi Folks,

I know this has been asked here before, but time moves on and new products 
come out, and I still haven't bought one yet, hence my questions.

The time has come to spend some money on a light to carry in my buoyancy 
vest, and I'm interested in what other paddlers are using.

What I need is; LED, WaterPROOF, AA battery powered, small enough to fit in 
pocket, not so expensive I'll have to sell a kayak.

I had looked at headtorches, but most are not as waterproof as I want, so 
I'm looking more at diving lights.

My need was sparked by seeing red and green lights approaching at speed a 
couple of days ago, when I didn't expect to see another boat. I had enough 
gear on my buoyancy vest to call in everything short of an air strike, but I 
didn't have the legally (and common sense) required "white light to show in 
time to prevent collision".

Thoughts?

On another note, I've just been out for a play, a really filthy day with no 
danger of any other craft being out :-)

A grunt up into the wind, then turn and surf home, being mugged by a couple 
of 40kt + gusts.
http://www.lpc.co.nz/RP.jasc?Page=LPCWeatherNetApp&Node=N168P0
Sat on a low brace and surfed sideways in the spray, laughing about the poor 
suckers at work.

Cheers

JKA

John Kirk-Anderson
Banks Peninsula
New Zealand 
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