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In looking online at the various regulators for sale, I can't help but ask, "Can an octo 2nd stage be used as the primary 2nd stage regulator?" Is there a structural difference between the octo rig and a dedicated 2nd stage regulator?
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In looking online at the various regulators for sale, I can't help but ask, "Can an octo 2nd stage be used as the primary 2nd stage regulator?" Is there a structural difference between the octo rig and a dedicated 2nd stage regulator?
I've been told that the octo's are less sensitive so that they dont free flow as easily, if you take your main reg out of your mouth and hold it "up" alot of times it will free flow, the octo's dont do this as easily. Anyone, correct me if this is wrong, this is just what I have been told