backup regulator

[headhunter]

im about to buy a back reg myself i was told to buy at least the same reg as my main or better
i can trun my b2 so its all most off still think a unbalanced reg would be better then that??

Hey chef super opus,

What's cooking?

I haven't seen you for a while and hope to see you at a dive sometime soon.

I have not dove with the b2, so I'll not comment on that.

I'm using ScubaPro R190s for both my primary and backup regs and I have had absolutely no problems with them. I find that they breathe just fine down to 110 ft. and beyond that I couldn't comment. Of course, beyond that I'd probably have some helium in the mix which would make the regs breathe even better. I guess I'll know for sure when I finally get to Rec Triox or Tech 1.

They are hooked up to my 20 year old US Divers 1st stage which has some funky hose routing but breathes just fine.

I'm thinking of replacing that first stage with an Apeks DS4 for better hose routing that will still provide me with an environmentally sealed 1st stage.

I know in-laws and outlaws in MN and WI and plan on diving the Great Lakes down the road and want to have something that does well in the icy waters of Lake Superior.

Christian

 

[super opus]

oh u know some of this some of this im allwas down for diving i jsut got a steal back plate need to get in with it do some chanigns with it u know how that gose im about to fly to manila so i be gone for a littel but hit me up man dibve any time i can

 

[super opus]

wow i must have been drunk when i wrote that haha

 

[super opus]

what do you guys say about this for a back up reg
Salvo SR1 First & SRS Second
is a top performing diaphram regulator for serious divers. The SR2 is environmentally sealed, perfect for cold water divers. The Swivel Turret provides superior strain relief and hose routing.

Salvo regulators provide excellent performance at an affordable price. Whether you're recreational diver or into cave and wreck exploration, Salvo regulators perform and deliver as you expect.

Service kits are available for divers that prefer to maintain their own equipment. All regulators come with a 1year warranty.

SR2 First Stage
300 BAR DIN
Environmentally Sealed
Nitrox Ready Up to 40%
Balanced Diaphragm
Two 7/16 HP ports
Four 3/8 LP ports
Intermediate Pressure 135 -140
SRS Adjustable 2nd Stage
Nitrox Ready Up to 40%
Adjustable Cracking
Venturi Control System
Light Weight, High Performance

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I use the same 2nd(octo) as my primary

 

[super opus]

well i dive with the atomic b2 i dont have 700 to buy a nother one but i would like a nice back up too

 

[onfloat]

Agree on the H-valve. And, in real diving, I take a pony.

How do you get the reg on the horse???

 

[melfox26]

Agree on the H-valve. And, in real diving, I take a pony.

If you're going to advocate the use of a pony bottle, please take it out of this forum.