Doubles Regs

[dive2617]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to buy a good doubles regulator set. I originally wanted to just match an mk17/g260 that I already have and buy a few wrenches to change it between my recreational set up and tech setup as necessary. But then I got looking around and found this: Hollis DRIS DubZ Package | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba which I can get for less than a new mk17/g260 and was wondering if people think that its a good deal and what people think of the hollis DC3/212 and how they will hold up at depth in cold water (I do a lot of great lakes diving). Should I just buy another mk17/g260 or buy these? Or is there a better doubles setup I should get? Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[rhwestfall]

my criteria for a second stage in cold water (I too dive the Great Lakes) is, at a minimum, a metal air barrel. I can't tell if the Hollis has one or not...

FWIW - MK-17/G250v is my current configuration.

 

[delmolino]

Hey guys,

But then I got looking around and found this: Hollis DRIS DubZ Package | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba

Great pice but they are sold out and available only in 01/01/2016!

Do you need both first and second stages?

 

[dive2617]

Yeah like I said I could either buy one more mk17/g260 to match my current recreational set to complete a doubles set and use some wrenches to move them as necessary between recreational and technical diving or I could just buy a whole new set. So I was wondering people's opinions. I don't need it today so I could wait until next year.

 

[CptTightPants21]

As someone who has gone through this, once you start diving doubles you really don't "switch" that often--basically for travel to the Caribbean. I assume your Mk17 is DIN, if that is the case, I would look to pick up another MK17/g260 combo. Message the online shops, I have never paid full retail for a regulator and you should look to get about 25% off MSRP.

I have a buddy or two that dives Hollis, but I have never been a fan of their stuff. It always looks and feels cheaply made to me. I like their fins, and masks, and a few other knick knacks, but regs and dry suit...no way. I have a hollis aluminum backplate that I am probably going to have to replace because it has started cutting into my webbing.

 

[eelnoraa]

my criteria for a second stage in cold water (I too dive the Great Lakes) is, at a minimum, a metal air barrel. I can't tell if the Hollis has one or not...

FWIW - MK-17/G250v is my current configuration.

Hollis 212 2nd stage has platic air barrel. I had one before

---------- Post added August 3rd, 2015 at 04:47 PM ----------

Yeah like I said I could either buy one more mk17/g260 to match my current recreational set to complete a doubles set and use some wrenches to move them as necessary between recreational and technical diving or I could just buy a whole new set. So I was wondering people's opinions. I don't need it today so I could wait until next year.

If you already have mk17/g260, I would say get another one. Hollis, while may performance similar, it is not on the same level of quality of construction and workmanship. It is a OK reg for the price

 

[divad]

I have a hollis aluminum backplate that I am probably going to have to replace because it has started cutting into my webbing.

I have a(n) Halcyon plate that is doing the same thing. Maybe they're all rigged by scheming webbing salesmen. Don't do anything rash.

 

[rhwestfall]

I'd likely go the SP route... That being said (here comes the HOG "pitch"), I also have a set of HOG D1 cold water firsts and classic seconds that are quite happy in the cold water. Prices are friendly to put together a set dedicated for doubles.....

 

[abscuba]

I would look at how much you are wanting to spend and what will the reg be used most for. I personally use Apex for all of my regs and I have had great luck with them. I know some guys who dive Hollis, but I am not a fan of the regs.

 

[Centrals]

Just get another set of Mk17/G260.
However, you will find certain 1st stage offer better routing than others eg. Mk25, Apeks DST/FSR etc etc.