Atomic Z2

[SC979]

Hi all,

I'm new around here. So thanks for the add. I've been certified for years, but have really gotten back into diving in the last year, or so. I'm currently AOW certified, and am working on my Rescue Diver certification, and then progressing on from there. I had been mainly just vacation diving, but I've been going more and more on the weekends with the instructor I'm currently working with, logging dives at a local lake. He doesn't make me pay to rent gear when we're just out logging a dive. But when in class, I do pay. Which, is fine. But, I am looking to procure my own reg set. I've come across multiple deals for an Atomic Z2 first and second stage package. I have no real experience in owning and maintaining a reg set, so my question is if Atomic is now producing the Z3, would it difficult or harder to find kit to service the "older" Z2, if they aren't producing the Z2 anymore?

Thanks in advance for any insight and help. And, thanks again for the add.

 

[lexvil]

I would take the Z2 over the Z3, the difference as I recall is the comfort swivel hose on the 3 which I don’t care for.

 

[BoltSnap]

I would take the Z2 over the Z3, the difference as I recall is the comfort swivel hose on the 3 which I don’t care for.

Same here.

The service kits and parts are the same for both. Atomics supports its products forever.

 

[SC979]

Same here.

The service kits and parts are the same for both. Atomics supports its products forever.

Thanks for the insight!

 

[Rilelen]

No problem at all, I get my older Z2 serviced annually. Most of the Atomic regs are pretty similar on the inside, just different materials.

 

[Scared Silly]

As I rebuild AA regs regularly (and sell sets on SB) one of the nice bits about AA regs is that all the first stages are the same design from day 1 which was some 25 years ago. I have rebuilt some of their first Ti regs that are 25 years old. Actually have one on my bench right now to rebuild.

Regarding the Z2 vs Z3 the only difference is the swivel hose and bit of bling on the purge cover. Either would serve you well. (a shameless plug I have B2 set with two second stages listed on the board).

 

[BoltSnap]

As I rebuild AA regs regularly (and sell sets on SB) one of the nice bits about AA regs is that all the first stages are the same design from day 1 which was some 25 years ago. I have rebuilt some of their first Ti regs that are 25 years old. Actually have one on my bench right now to rebuild.

You do this as a business or just for your own regulators?

 

[Scared Silly]

I service my own regs. But for fun (i.e I do not make much money) I buy, rebuild, and sell AA regs. So certainly not a business as any "profits" are quickly spent on the beer inventory. Preferably Belgium beers.