Doubles Reg Setup Questions

[HullBlister]

I was wondering if I can get some advice as to a doubles set up. Here is my criteria...

1) Balanced design

2) Cold water compatible

3) 300 bar DIN

4) Be able to get both < $1000

5) A brand that is easy to get serviced

1, 2 and 3 are pretty easy. The problem starts at 4 and gets worse with 5. There are several "kits" out there that can get me what I want but they are made by companies I have never heard of and I worry about getting parts or what I need to do to get them serviced.

Thanks!

Blister

 

[micklock]

I went with the dive rite hurricanes. Two years between service, cold water ready, breath great and they are on sale.

 

[Jimmer]

Zeagle ZX-DSV's would be my choice. I own 2 of them, as well as 2 of the more expensive flatheads, and I cant feel a difference. Right now you can get them for $364 from scubatoys, or you can get the ZX-50D's for $20 less. The 50D is the same second stage, but the first stage has a turret swivel.

 

[Scared Silly]

I like the Zeagle firsts but thought the second were a bit big, We went Atomic Z2s. If you do some shopping around (ie. sales) you can probably get both for under $1k.

 

[Dive Rite]

Hi Hull Blister,

You can find an independent review of the Hurricane Reg here.

Also if you want more information about it, go here.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Best,
Ag

 

[Jimmer]

I like the Zeagle firsts but thought the second were a bit big, We went Atomic Z2s. If you do some shopping around (ie. sales) you can probably get both for under $1k.

Funny how opinions differ, when I got my first DSV, I thought the second stage was small lol. In the water most regs with correct length hoses are not noticeable anyway.

 

[Gombessa]

I have Zeagle DS-Vs and IVs with ZX second stages. They work fine for doubles, with adequate hose routing. I got all of my reg hardware for about $350 total. The secret? Buy used. Once serviced, they're as good as new.

 

[Jimmer]

I have Zeagle DS-Vs and IVs with ZX second stages. They work fine for doubles, with adequate hose routing. I got all of my reg hardware for about $350 total. The secret? Buy used. Once serviced, they're as good as new.

Good advice, I got one of my DSV's used for $150, tossed a kit in it, and it's good as new. Breathes like a dream, I used it on an 80 stage at 126 feet a little while ago, and when I compared it to my Flathead's at depth, I couldn't tell a difference.

 

[texdiveguy]

Salvo Diving Equipment - Regulators and Gauges

 

[Scuba-Stu]

You can find brand new Apeks DS4 first stages on ebay for $175.