Exploration reflectors...

MarkEm · February 28th, 2006, 03:27 PM

Hi,

where can I buy an Exploration Goodman handle/reflector with the attached delrin thumb hole for use while scooter diving? I have trouble switching the light head to my driving hand due to my dry gloves with a regular reflector.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Mark.

*Rich Walker* · February 28th, 2006, 03:49 PM

These things are brilliant. Not just for scootering either. I use it all the time when I switch hands to adjust buoyancy, do shut down drills etc.

Very neat and simple bit of kit.

Rich

Rick · February 28th, 2006, 04:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkEm)

Hi,

where can I buy an Exploration Goodman handle/reflector with the attached delrin thumb hole for use while scooter diving? I have trouble switching the light head to my driving hand due to my dry gloves with a regular reflector.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Mark.

You could always make a thumb loop from a piece of stainless and attach it to the goodman screw!

But if you have bags of cash....Third item down!

http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Light...sories3447.htm

sasdasdaf · February 28th, 2006, 05:53 PM

I saw a bunch of these for sale at EE the last time I was there. Some of them have the Tekna mini knives too. Drop them an e-mail.

MarkEm · February 28th, 2006, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the info chaps.

I have an old reflector/lighthead that I can chop a thumb-loop sized section from if the internal diameter is large enough to fit my drygloved thumb.

I guess the thumb loop is just an off cut of the delrin used for the reflectors anyway.

Regards,

Mark.

Mozi · February 28th, 2006, 10:26 PM

I requested my new H light to come with the Explorer handle. Works like a charm for all situations where you want to handle the light in the right hand.

Mozi

Chris B · February 28th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkEm)

Thanks for the info chaps.

I have an old reflector/light head that I can chop a thumb-loop sized section from if the internal diameter is large enough to fit my dry gloved thumb.

I guess the thumb loop is just an off cut of the delrin used for the reflectors anyway.

Regards,

Mark.

I agree with Rich, a really handy addition that makes things much slicker and easier even when not scootering.

I got a piece of aluminum strip from B&Q (2mm thick, 3cm wide, 1m long) then bent it around something roughly thumb in a dry-glove diameter. I then drilled it and used the same screw that holds the bottom of the Goodman handle together to hold tis in place too (snug against the side of he light body)..........if you follow that.

It does need to have a reasonable depth (3cm or so to make a tube rather than a loop) to be able to control the light with just your thumb

Basically, it is very quick and easy to make one yourself!

Cheers

Chris B

davy · March 1st, 2006, 11:48 AM

Could someone post a picture of this DIY thumb holder?

Rick · March 1st, 2006, 12:29 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by davy)

Could someone post a picture of this DIY thumb holder?

GLOC · March 1st, 2006, 12:48 PM

You are sad Rick, you been looking at computer pr0n again..

February 28th, 2006, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Exploration reflectors... Hi, where can I buy an Exploration Goodman handle/reflector with the attached delrin thumb hole for use while scooter diving? I have trouble switching the light head to my driving hand due to my dry gloves with a regular reflector. Any ideas? Cheers, Mark.

February 28th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rich Walker (Online) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sheffield Posts: 300	These things are brilliant. Not just for scootering either. I use it all the time when I switch hands to adjust buoyancy, do shut down drills etc. Very neat and simple bit of kit. Rich __________________ Education, Equipment, Experience GUE training with Rich Walker

February 28th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkEm) Hi, where can I buy an Exploration Goodman handle/reflector with the attached delrin thumb hole for use while scooter diving? I have trouble switching the light head to my driving hand due to my dry gloves with a regular reflector. Any ideas? Cheers, Mark. You could always make a thumb loop from a piece of stainless and attach it to the goodman screw! But if you have bags of cash....Third item down! http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Light...sories3447.htm __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/

February 28th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris B(Offline) Chris B Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW UK Posts: 229	Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkEm) Thanks for the info chaps. I have an old reflector/light head that I can chop a thumb-loop sized section from if the internal diameter is large enough to fit my dry gloved thumb. I guess the thumb loop is just an off cut of the delrin used for the reflectors anyway. Regards, Mark. I agree with Rich, a really handy addition that makes things much slicker and easier even when not scootering. I got a piece of aluminum strip from B&Q (2mm thick, 3cm wide, 1m long) then bent it around something roughly thumb in a dry-glove diameter. I then drilled it and used the same screw that holds the bottom of the Goodman handle together to hold tis in place too (snug against the side of he light body)..........if you follow that. It does need to have a reasonable depth (3cm or so to make a tube rather than a loop) to be able to control the light with just your thumb Basically, it is very quick and easy to make one yourself! Cheers Chris B __________________ www.merseydivers.com www.boardmanbikes.com

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Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	Couldn't resist...sorry! :D Quote: (Originally Posted by davy) Could someone post a picture of this DIY thumb holder? __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/

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sasdasdaf(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 375	I saw a bunch of these for sale at EE the last time I was there. Some of them have the Tekna mini knives too. Drop them an e-mail.

February 28th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Thanks for the info chaps. I have an old reflector/lighthead that I can chop a thumb-loop sized section from if the internal diameter is large enough to fit my drygloved thumb. I guess the thumb loop is just an off cut of the delrin used for the reflectors anyway. Regards, Mark.

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Mozi(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 80	I requested my new H light to come with the Explorer handle. Works like a charm for all situations where you want to handle the light in the right hand. Mozi

March 1st, 2006, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
davy (Online) DIveR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 275	Could someone post a picture of this DIY thumb holder?

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GLOC (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,962	You are sad Rick, you been looking at computer pr0n again..