I have been using the Alpha 8 Sport with the balanced piston first stage. The reg is quite sinple to use and its quite easy to draw air regardless of depth. But I notice that it gets "wet" when I hover upside down. Does anyone who is also using this reg have this problem? Is this a problem with the diaphragm? I have had it for less than a year and have not sent it for the annual servicing.
Anyone use the Oceanic Alpha 8?
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NJMike
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I am getting ready to buy the Alpha 8 Sport, and have done as much research as I can on it.
The Scubalab reviews rated it highest in its class for breathing "dry", and I think that was at all depths and positions.
The Alpha 8 Sport, unless you asked for a different setup, comes with the SP-5 first stage regulator. This first stage is an unbalanced piston, NOT a diaphragm.
The Scubalab reviews rated it highest in its class for breathing "dry", and I think that was at all depths and positions.
The Alpha 8 Sport, unless you asked for a different setup, comes with the SP-5 first stage regulator. This first stage is an unbalanced piston, NOT a diaphragm.
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