Engress Octo Reg or HOG Classic Octo?

[Evan Soon]

I am purchasing my Reg set but am wondering what to use as an octo, I know there are people who would say that AIR is better due to a reduction in hoses and so on but for me its financial and practicality.

The Engress seems to be an OEM and well doesn't look as good. Plus I would be paying an extra $66 for international delivery for it. On the other hand I could get the HOG Classic for the same price as the Engress but without delivery charges. I like the concept of not having an extra hose but is it really worth $66(and the Engress is not that "pretty").

Any opinions on this? I know its kind of a personal preference but I would like to hear what others have to say before I make a purchase later on.

Thanks in advance

 

[claymore]

The Egress is balanced second stage and breathes well for a puck style reg. The Egess has the advantages that it is fairly small, light and has no up or down orientation in use which means that there is no need make sure that the exhaust tee is down when handing it off. I do not think it would be a realy good cold water reg but I don't think you will have to worry about cold water.
The Egress does have some advantages in a Rescue or DM class because it has no up or down side to worry about in reg transfers.

I have no personal experience with the Hog reg but have heard good things about it.

 

[buddhasummer]

I used to own an Aqualung equivalent of the "Egress". It worked but nothing special. Personally I'd buy the HOG of the two you've listed.

 

[Evan Soon]

Thanks.

I think I will go with the HOG as I wouldn't want to pay extra $66 for it.

 

[ams511]

The Egress is not an integrated octo/inflator like an Air 2, so you will not save a hose. Buy the HOG instead, your buddies will thank you.