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The SuperQ eLED dive light has been selected for use by the United States Deep Caving Team. The team will use the SuperQ while they attempt to set a new caving depth record of over 2,600 metres during the 2009 J2 Expedition in Southern Mexico.
The SuperQ eLED was chosen by the team for its constant high brightness, light weight, small size, waterproof design and ability to operate on a rechargeable lithium ion battery or disposable lithium cells. Bill Stone, leader of the expedition commented, "I was really pleased to see that UK is on top of the underwater LED scene. It's almost as if you were reading my mind with your SuperQ eLED light".
The team is intent on beating a Ukrainian deep caving group working in Abkhazia to a record depth. Underwater Kinetics has supported previous attempts by the US team to descend into Cueva Cheve in the Sierra Jußrez highlands of northeastern Oaxaca, MÚxico.
Smaller and brighter has always been the theme of Underwater Kinetics light design. The tiny SuperQ eLED emits 90 lumens of light into a narrow penetrating beam. The small size is made possible by UK's proprietary compound path optics (CPO) which cuts the reflector length in half while at the same time capturing any spill light and focusing it into the main beam. In addition, heat released by the LED is recycled into the battery pack for more efficient use of energy. Its rechargeable lithium ion battery lasts for over 4 hours on a charge. When power for recharging is not available, two disposable CR123 cells may be used. The double o-ring sealed case is made from polycarbonate and ABS resins to prevent corrosion and resist dents, which can impair its function when dropped. | 
