Are Dive Rite Regulators Any Good?
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I have asked several cavers I've see with 'em how they like 'em. No one has had anything less than "great" to say about 'em.
Here's a review I found in an Aussie e-zine.
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Obviously, divers in this position have a pressing need for regulators that combine top-of-the-line performance with something less than a top-of-the-line price tag. That is exactly what Dive Rite's new regulators do.
Over the past few months, the Dive Rite team has used these regulators extensively in all of their day-to-day diving (which can be very demanding). All
we can say is don't let the low price of these regulators mislead you. They are the equal of just about anything. All Dive Rite regulator system components
incorporate Viton O-rings and are assembled using oxygen-compatible lubricants. Divers can choose between bright yellow, blue, green and black faceplates.
Balanced Diaphragm Regulator: Dive Rite's primary regulator system combines a high-performance, balanced diaphragm first stage with an adjustable second stage. The first stage features four low-pressure ports, on a swivelling base, and two high-pressure ports. It comes standard with a 300-bar DIN connector and yoke adaptor. The second stage comes equipped with a high-leverage breathing resistance adjustment knob, which has a range of adjustment that is well above average. For maximum reduction in "cracking" effort, the tip of the demand lever is even equipped with a small roller bearing.
Alternate Air Source Second Stage: Also available is a non-adjustable "octopus" second stage. It is nearly identical to the second stage that comes with the balanced diaphragm regulator; however, it lacks that second stage's adjustment knob.
Diveline has one of the first of these regulators, recently
imported into Australia, over the last week or two and Pedr has tried it out when diving on the Coogee last weekend.
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Rick
Here's a review I found in an Aussie e-zine.
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Obviously, divers in this position have a pressing need for regulators that combine top-of-the-line performance with something less than a top-of-the-line price tag. That is exactly what Dive Rite's new regulators do.
Over the past few months, the Dive Rite team has used these regulators extensively in all of their day-to-day diving (which can be very demanding). All
we can say is don't let the low price of these regulators mislead you. They are the equal of just about anything. All Dive Rite regulator system components
incorporate Viton O-rings and are assembled using oxygen-compatible lubricants. Divers can choose between bright yellow, blue, green and black faceplates.
Balanced Diaphragm Regulator: Dive Rite's primary regulator system combines a high-performance, balanced diaphragm first stage with an adjustable second stage. The first stage features four low-pressure ports, on a swivelling base, and two high-pressure ports. It comes standard with a 300-bar DIN connector and yoke adaptor. The second stage comes equipped with a high-leverage breathing resistance adjustment knob, which has a range of adjustment that is well above average. For maximum reduction in "cracking" effort, the tip of the demand lever is even equipped with a small roller bearing.
Alternate Air Source Second Stage: Also available is a non-adjustable "octopus" second stage. It is nearly identical to the second stage that comes with the balanced diaphragm regulator; however, it lacks that second stage's adjustment knob.
Diveline has one of the first of these regulators, recently
imported into Australia, over the last week or two and Pedr has tried it out when diving on the Coogee last weekend.
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Rick
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