After 5 years of diving, I've decided to invest in my first kit. While I've been able to find helpful reviews online, it's been challenging to get more detailed information regarding how regulators within a price tier or brand compare. I am hoping the amazing community here could help me finalize my kit. Thank you!!!
About me: Male, early 30's, work as medical resident. Multiple trips to SEA and the Caribbean, 200+ dives. Over the coming years I foresee 2-3 trips per year back to the Caribbean as well as local diving in the Great Lakes on the weekends (relatively cold).
BCD: I just ordered a Zeagle Stiletto
Regulator: Based on my research, I think I would be best served by a balanced regulator with a yoke attachment that is suitable for travel and local diving in both warm and cold waters. I am agnostic as to piston (ideally environmentally sealed) vs diaphragm. My price range is up to $700. I am considering the options below but wasn't sure how they compare. I would be very grateful for your thoughts and am also open to any suggestions not listed here. Thanks again!!!
Oceanic Delta 5 eDX, $550 (link)
Zeagle F8, $650 (link)
Apeks XL4+, $620 (link)
Apeks XTX50, $630 (link)
About me: Male, early 30's, work as medical resident. Multiple trips to SEA and the Caribbean, 200+ dives. Over the coming years I foresee 2-3 trips per year back to the Caribbean as well as local diving in the Great Lakes on the weekends (relatively cold).
BCD: I just ordered a Zeagle Stiletto
Regulator: Based on my research, I think I would be best served by a balanced regulator with a yoke attachment that is suitable for travel and local diving in both warm and cold waters. I am agnostic as to piston (ideally environmentally sealed) vs diaphragm. My price range is up to $700. I am considering the options below but wasn't sure how they compare. I would be very grateful for your thoughts and am also open to any suggestions not listed here. Thanks again!!!
Oceanic Delta 5 eDX, $550 (link)
Zeagle F8, $650 (link)
Apeks XL4+, $620 (link)
Apeks XTX50, $630 (link)