Are scuba regulators life-support equipment?

[Splitlip]

If you don't have the new Scubapro Tactical Regulator, then you might die!

If you even try to work on it, then you will die!

Now that's just embarrassing.

 

[Jude Reilly]

Good question, depends on what you choose to look at and how you choose to look at it. Are we talking second stage only or the whole kit and caboodle? If its just the second stage, then no, you have a backup, or at least you SHOULD have a backup. If you don't have a backup or a buddy with a backup and you can't surface safely/ at all, then yes, it is for sure your life support.
If you are talking first stage and you have a problem, if you are at 15 ft on a safety stop (simple dive no deco obligation) you can surface easily enough. Even at depth you can take your buddy's octo and end the dive. But if your first stage goes kaput and for whatever reason you cannot do that, then your life support has just gone bye bye. Depends on the situation.
Didn't someone say earlier that your brain is your life support? I would agree with that and add ...the hardware just keeps it functioning

 

[live&dive]

Wtf is a tactical regulator? I know people are gullible but that is just downright insulting!

 

[agilis]

Wtf is a tactical regulator? I know people are gullible but that is just downright insulting!

A tactical regulator is one that better equips you to do battle with the enemies you may encounter on your dives. The blackish shading renders you nearly invisible to evildoers, who will probably be deceived in thinking your exhalation bubbles are whale farts. Using camo grease on your mask glass is recommended to complete the image. Maybe you will not be able see very well, but if you can't see them, then it's obvious that they can't see you.

There are alternatives, though. The highly polished metal of my Scubapro 109/156 acts like a mirror, causing the enemy diver to see his own image, confusing him and ensuring my victory.

 

[rhwestfall]

ranks up there with the Tactical Toiletry Bag.....

Tactical Toiletry Bag

suckers born every day.......

 

[live&dive]

Wow

 

[Splitlip]

A tactical regulator is one that better equips you to do battle with the enemies you may encounter on your dives. The blackish shading renders you nearly invisible to evildoers, who will probably be deceived in thinking your exhalation bubbles are whale farts. Using camo grease on your mask glass is recommended to complete the image. Maybe you will not be able see very well, but if you can't see them, then it's obvious that they can't see you.

There are alternatives, though. The highly polished metal of my Scubapro 109/156 acts like a mirror, causing the enemy diver to see his own image, confusing him and ensuring my victory.

Don't forget the stealth knob and nut which comes standard.

 

[KD8NPB]

Regulators are life support equipment. Without breathing gas, you die.

Below about 70-80 feet, CESA is not really an option.

Assume the worst : You should expect the same out of your regulator at 30 feet on a reef as you should a regulator at 230 feet in a cave.

Complacency kills.

 

[nimoh]

Regulators are life support equipment. Without breathing gas, you die.

Below about 70-80 feet, CESA is not really an option.

Assume the worst : You should expect the same out of your regulator at 30 feet on a reef as you should a regulator at 230 feet in a cave.

Complacency kills.

I think everyone participating in this thread understands how a regulator is used in diving, the disconnect seems to be in the definition of the term "life support equipment" or "life support system"

 

[spoolin01]

Regulators are life support equipment. Without breathing gas, you die.

Below about 70-80 feet, CESA is not really an option.

Assume the worst : You should expect the same out of your regulator at 30 feet on a reef as you should a regulator at 230 feet in a cave.

Complacency kills.

I'd hate to see your car maintenance bills.