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He's had no takers so make an offer to buy if he sends it and sell the rest to equalise or profit
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He's had no takers so make an offer to buy if he sends it and sell the rest to equalise or profit
(Alternatively, I'll look at a SP R095 or R195.)
Cheers @BoltSnap - I do like the idea of the pre-dive/dive toggle.
Don't buy the lower end HOG octo. Get a Classic Second and a hose and you won't have to worry about it. The Classic with a hose is about the same price as the HOG Rec Tek octo that comes with a hose. But the Classic is adjustable and has the micro adjust that allows the seat life to be extended by tweaking it instead of the orifice. Don't worry about the yellow faceplate BS. If you want you can put a yellow hose on it. You can replace the faceplate or have it done by a dealer for a few bucks. Changing the faceplate does require the stage to be retuned just because of the difference in how it contacts the diaphragm.Definitely not the LDS coming at me with that quote - that's what I saw from an online search. Looks like I'd be able to pick up the whole first stage for $200 anyway if I went that route (but it looks like I'm going to head down the Scubapro path!).
Side note: you mentioned HOG regs, I was considering one of their Octos to replace the junk occy that'd come with the MK25/S600. They seem very affordable, but I don't know much about their reliability at the lower price end. Thoughts? (Alternatively, I'll look at a SP R095 or R195.)
Thanks for the read @Belzelbub - that was really interesting!
I did see this listing, he's on the other side of the country to me and I don't think he's keen to separate at this stage otherwise I would've made an offer on the regs Thanks for linking!
HOGclassic second stages are very good and don’t cost much.Don't buy the lower end HOG octo. Get a Classic Second and a hose and you won't have to worry about it. The Classic with a hose is about the same price as the HOG Rec Tek octo that comes with a hose. But the Classic is adjustable and has the micro adjust that allows the seat life to be extended by tweaking it instead of the orifice. Don't worry about the yellow faceplate BS. If you want you can put a yellow hose on it. You can replace the faceplate or have it done by a dealer for a few bucks. Changing the faceplate does require the stage to be retuned just because of the difference in how it contacts the diaphragm.
A blind 3 fingered monkey can service a HOG classic anyone who can service an S600 will have no trouble with the HOG. But there some validity to keeping with the same brand, in which case I would suggest another 600 or a G250 etc.The OP is in Australia, isn't she? Is HOG available and easily supported there? If if available and supported there, why not get a system from one vendor to make it easier and more practical when it is time to service? Unless the dive center is an authorized and trained in both brands and stocks the service kits for both brands for all components, it will be a big pain to get the regulator and octo from a different brand serviced.
A blind 3 fingered monkey can service a HOG classic anyone who can service an S600 will have no trouble with the HOG. But there some validity to keeping with the same brand, in which case I would suggest another 600 or a G250 etc.