John Trecker
Contributor
Looking for recs for travel good budget friendly regulator to use when traveling to resorts / liveaboards for maybe 10 to 20 days per year.
Some considerations below. Any referrals / recs appreciated!
Was hoping to find something well under $1000 but maybe in these days of inflation that is not possible.
Some considerations below. Any referrals / recs appreciated!
Was hoping to find something well under $1000 but maybe in these days of inflation that is not possible.
- Safe / reliable
- Light for Travel friendly
- Easy to maintain
- Well known brand that will be easy to get serviced / supported in both USA and international
- Budget is a consideration, but not sole factor.
- Mostly for touristy tropical dive locals (Caribbean, SE Asia, Red Sea, etc) but could also handle California type diving or even the Socorros but maybe in those cases you rent if something more is needed.
- Features and flexibility appropriate for non technical diver but expandable for example to get integrated air dive computer.
- Whether servicing is a consideration. Seems for example some regs now have 3 year intervals. Does that save money in long term?