IPX Water Resistance

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IPX Water Resistance

Postby KWW » Aug 12, 2013 11:50 pm

In trying to decide what light I want to invest in. I am concerned about the IPX ratings for water resistance. What rating should I look for to be repelling or climbing in waterfalls or caving in very wet envirionments?
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Re: IPX Water Resistance

Postby Phil Winkler » Aug 13, 2013 10:23 am

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Re: IPX Water Resistance

Postby caver.adam » Aug 14, 2013 1:55 pm

Beyond the IPX rating you have to consider whether the light will leak when it is struck hard by a rock. That's how I lost my last Apex was hitting a rock while it was wet which let water in passed the gasket.

Additionally, please take extra care while rappelling in waterfalls. http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=236146
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Re: IPX Water Resistance

Postby KWW » Aug 15, 2013 11:23 pm

Thanks Phil for the great chart. I had looked at another chart that I found but it was kind of vague in it's descriptions. The chart you referred me to answered my questions completely. I made my decision and can't wait to get the new light on and feel like I can actually see what's going on around me. I will be graduating from a Black Diamond Icon.....I'm excited......
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