Back into diving - so many choices for regs.

[qball]

Some of the names have changed... and so have the prices!

My original setup in 1988 (U.S. Divers and Oceanic) cost about $900 for all their top of the line stuff... now I'm looking close to $2 grand! But at least I can afford it now.

I've been researching the Aqua Lung Legend ACD LX and the Mares Abyss 22 and then I came across one of the packages at Scubatoys...

They have the Oceanic Delta 3 TDX5 on clearance for $399.00 and part of a package with their Zeagle Brigade, Oceanic Datamax II Pro computer... this is soooo tempting for the money.

I do primarily warm weather diving (Florida oceans, occasional cavern, and maybe travel to Hawaii or Carribean) so I don't need an ice-proof regulator. Basically well-built, reliable, travel-ready, easy to get service, and resistance adjustable.

Any feedback on either of these regulators?

Mares Abyss 22
Aqua Lung Legend ACD LX
Oceanic Delta 3 TDX5

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

I just purchased the close out Scuba Toys has going on right now for the Aeris Atmos Pro. Several local tech folks love it so I decided to try it out. For $200 who can complain. It should be in my hot little hands on Wednesday!

I have purchased from Scuba Toys a number of times and they always take care of me and give me great service whether I am spending $10 or several hunderd.

 

[sandersondiver]

If you are looking for a high end regulator set up, I wouldn't be looking at any of these. I have heard good things about the Aqua Lung Legend, but take a good look at the Scubapro MK25/ S600 or X650. I believe that you should be able to find a shop to service either one of them pretty much anywhere in the world. Also, I think the warranties of both companies are about the same, i.e. free parts for life, and lifetime warranty.

 

[Stu S.]

Hey Qball. Do you come to Florida often? The Diver's Direct Superstores have Oceanic, Mares, and I believe Zeagle, too. You can check it all out under one big roof.

Like you, I got back into diving after some time off. Two years ago I bought Oceanic. Not the most expensive, either. No problem after about 100 dives. The Zeagle Ranger is the Florida favorite BC, and I could not afford it, and bought a Sherwood. There's not a bad choice in the list you have. And... those three manufacturers also offer some "less bulky" gear for divers that travel.

Welcome back and happy diving!

 

[Jimmer]

The delta 3 is a really nice reg, my Instructor's wife uses one, and I borrowed it on a deep dive to check it out, and I was very impressed with it. Sounds like a pretty sweet price on it as well.