Atomic "upgrades"

[scubaxris]

When I was talking with my LDS about my getting my Atomic B1/Ti2 serviced they told me of some "upgrades" that can be done. First adding a hose with a swivel in it. Second a new "enhanced" mouth piece. Third was a new exhaust T. Has anyone tried any of the upgrades and feel its worth it. Looking to hear either way.

Christopher

 

[Birdman]

Another possible upgrade is B1 to M1, apparently, as my local shop did this for me. I went to the Atomic web site a few minutes ago and its not clear what this accomplishes except environmental sealing, which would be worth it to me.

I saw the new exhaust T a couple of weeks ago and its much wider than the one that came originally on my B1/T2. When I saw it I immediately thought I need one as an upgrade as I think bubble interference was a major downside of the original B1/T2. I am going for one, even thought I only use this reg on a bailout bottle.

 

[Genesis]

is the one off the M1.

I know people with both the B1 and M1 and they say the exhaust makes a significant difference in bubble interference.

 

[Mo2vation]

The swivel (if you're into that sort of this) is way cool. A little pricey for a swivel ($75 COB and $125 Ti) but the design is what you'd expect from Atomic. Very cool design - way Ikea meets Cal Tech. Very nice.

I ordered the M1 bubble "T" - $25. If I'm not motoring, I get bubble hood - I dove an M1 last month and I didn't get that with the new "T". It was worth the $25 to me.

I'm not a fan of the two toned Atomic mouthpiece. I think they're more hoopla than anything else. They're now standard on most Atomic models now - mine is a 1999 model...nothing that nice back then.

Of the three in the ad (and what they're pushing currently...as well as their version of an AirSource / Air2) I think the "T" is the best value. I can live without the rest.

K

 

[ChasingRichard]

You might as well buy a whole new reg the new B2 comes with the new tea and the swivel.

 

[Lead_carrier]

Want to really upgrade?

Trade it in for an APEKS. Just kidding around. I personally don't think the upgrades are worth what the dealers usually want for them.

 

[Mo2vation]

Didn't see THAT one coming....

 

[scubaxris]

I'm surprised it took THAT long!!!!!!!

 

[Lead_carrier]

I'm glad it's being taken in the way that it's meant. I figured someone would start flaming me for being lightheaded,, er I mean lighthearted about it..