Atomic Z2 or Oceanic GT3

[NJDiverMark]

Gt3/cdx5 by far. This was my choices when I bought my reg 2 months ago. Chose the gt3 and haven't regretted it. I dive colder water and the gt3 has the only sealed 1st stage between the 2. And its less expensive. Scuba.com has the setup for $225. That's where I got mine.

 

[Scuba Stew]

+1 for Atomic, have the B2 and love it, not one issue so far.

 

[HIGHwing]

So, you'll notice those experienced with Atomic Regs can freely compare the breathing ability of the Z2x with the $1,500 T2x and not get challenged, yet the GT3 is never compared to the EOS or Delta 4. There's a reason for that, buy the Atomic.

PS - I own the CDX5/GT3, Z2x, ST1, and Ti2 among others. You'll love the Atomic, and don't let the initial purchase price of the Z2x fool you. The CDX5/GT3 gets service annually where as the Z2x calls for a two-year service interval.

 

[LynnB]

Thanks for all the replies... going tomorrow to my LDS to buy the
atomics... Won't be diving till june but will let everyone know about it after I get to use it!!
Can't wait...

 

[ADHammaker]

I found myself asking that very same question not a week ago. I am new to the sport and I own a few things Oceanic and found them to be solid products. A few of my master diver buddies use the GT3/CDX5 and love it. My instructor, and the rest of my friends use Atomic. I ended up choosing the Atomic Z2 simply because of their reputation and their service/warranty. Now I am kicking myself for not buying the Z2x. I guess I will have to put the swivel on my second stage later.

To sum it up. Oceanic is nice, but ATOMIC IS THE WAY TO GO.

 

[Downing]

So, you'll notice those experienced with Atomic Regs can freely compare the breathing ability of the Z2x with the $1,500 T2x and not get challenged...

Yeah, as much as I'd love to be able to say my T2x is a better breather than my wife's Z2x, in all honesty I can't tell the difference between the two underwater.

Above water, my T2 kicks butt in every way but I have to concede her Z2x is a much better value.

Good choice, Lynn. As others have said, get the Z2x so you'll have the second stage swivel. You may even want to consider a first stage swivel--I got one for my wife's Z2x since I have one on my T2x--but it's another $100.

Have fun on your trip!

 

[LynnB]

Went yesterday and bought the Atomic Z2... since I put it on layaway I will wait till I pick it up to add the swivel to it...
Thanks again for all the help and can't wait to dive with it!!!