Ikelite has informally announced the Ikelite SubStrobe DS-160, which replaces the DS-125 in their product line. The DS-160 features 160 watt-seconds of power, a built-in 5-watt LED modeling light, TTL plus 10 power levels, 1.5-second recycle time, and 225 full-power flashes per charge. It uses the same battery pack, charger, sync connection, and mounting system as the current SubStrobe DS-125.  The DS-125 will continue to be available while supplies last.

The DS-160 is available for pre-order and will begin shipping in limited quantities in late July.

Notice sent to dealers from Ikelite:

We are pleased to announce the diving community’s new favorite underwater strobe—the Ikelite SubStrobe DS-160.  Our world-famous SubStrobe DS-125 has been reinvented to include exciting new features such as:

      -  160 watt-sec. power
      -  Built-in 5-watt LED modeling light
      -  TTL, Full, plus 9 fractional powers
      -  1.5 second recycle time
      -  225 full power flashes per charge

In addition to full compatibility with all current Ikelite digital and film TTL systems, we have added extra creative control with 9 fractional power settings in half-stop increments.  A super-bright LED modeling / focus light exhibits negligible drain on the battery pack and turns off automatically while the strobe fires.  A remarkable 160 watt-seconds of power is delivered in a blazing fast recycle time of 1.5 sec from full discharge—and even faster in TTL and fractional power settings.

The SubStrobe DS-160 is now available for pre-order, with shipments in limited quantities by late July.  The SubStrobe DS-160 uses the same battery pack, charger, sync connection, and mounting system as the current SubStrobe DS-125.  Photos and full specifications will be posted on the Ikelite website later this month.

New product numbers are as follows:

      #4060 SubStrobe DS-160
          includes NiMH battery pack, diffuser, and standard mount with through-bolt

      #3944.90 Substrobe DS-160 Package with Sync Cord
          includes DS-160, diffuser, #4086.61 arm, charger and #4103.51 sync cord

      #3944.91 Substrobe DS-160 Package with EV Controller
          includes DS-160, diffuser, #4086.61 arm, charger and EV manual controller

The SubStrobe DS-125 will continue to be available while supplies last.  It is NOT possible to upgrade an existing SubStrobe DS-125 to SubStrobe DS-160 specifications.  No exchanges will be offered.