Bought my First Regulator

[redman4455]

Was debating what I should get, until I found what I think is a steal. Probably way too much regulator but I figured why the hell not considering they're as expensive as most other high end regs. I can't wait to get in the water with it!!!!!

Scubapro MK25/A700 Black Tech Regulator DIN Scubapro MK25/A700 Black Tech Regulator DIN Products Model: 12.770.090 Buy now online on sale Price: $749.99 [12.770.090] - $749.99 : Dans Dive Shop, Online Store

 

[phork]

What's the difference between the "Black Tech" and the regular chrome one? Just the finish?

 

[redman4455]

I think it has a special coat on it to keep it scratch resistant. Other than that it's the same thing underneath.

 

[phork]

That's what I figured. Just wasn't sure if it did anything fancy to justify the $275 price difference.

Either way, I love my SP regs and I'm sure you'll be quite happy with them.

 

[redman4455]

Wow, where did you see that reg for so much cheaper?? Without the coat anyway. I looked all over the place but they all had the same price for the chrome one.

 

[kerrycorcoran]

Wow, that is pricey. Can you elaborate why this type of reg is better than a less expensive, yet functional model would be? Just curious.

 

[phork]

Wow, that is pricey. Can you elaborate why this type of reg is better than a less expensive, yet functional model would be? Just curious.

Scubapro regs last forever. I know a couple people that have been diving with theirs for 20+ years. Why this "black tech" reg justifies a $275 cost difference than the one without the protective coating I have no clue. I think it looks cooler, but that's about it as I don't see anything documented that shows better performance. Then again, I dive the cheaper MK17/g250v because I think it's a better all around reg (piston vs diaphragm) so I don't understand the higher price on the MK25 in the first place aside from the swivel turret, but that's just me.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

It's not. Plenty of regs will match the performance. Some for half the price. The black coating will last until it won't. Still brass underneath. Will still scratch like any other reg.

 

[redman4455]

I think #1 it's a scubapro so everything they have is pricey. I know from experience in general that I tend to get what I pay for which is why I wasn't worried about spending a little extra for the peace of mind. To top it off I've been down with some cheaper regs and I just have a harder time breathing with them.

Believe me, I would have gone cheaper, but I heard too many good things about the mk 25 and when I found this discontinued model that's hard to find for 42% off the price I figured shoot, what the heck lol.

---------- Post added June 10th, 2014 at 12:03 AM ----------

Phork, just curious, where are you seeing the 275 price diff on this model? I'll return this one for that kinda price diff. Just to give you an idea, if I were to buy this model local without the black coating I would be paying around 1100 usd.

 

[reeftankdiver]

How does the HOG D3/Zenith Second Stage compare to SP MK25/A700?