First reg, need to buy two, rec diver

[Bob DBF]

Used doesn't necessarily mean from a private sale, dive shops sell demos, rental gear and stand behind their sales. Sometimes an LDS will help broker a deal between two of their divers, especially if one is upgrading.

I have bought a closeout regset and "demo" 1st stage from Leisure Pro, at two different times, and am quite happy with them. I assume other online outlets work the same but have not dealt with them with regs. I had some "extra" cash was looking for a replacement for my 1980 Sherwood back in 2009, and a matching first in 2012. Both regs are working flawlessly and I don't think I'll be diving and want to replace them in 2038. Oh, by the way, I serviced the old reg and it is still in use on my pony bottle now.



Bob

 

[Murphy in NC]

Do you live near a Divers-Supply?

I do, went in there last week, guy was vaping in the store, I turned around and left

 

[Murphy in NC]

What is your budget? PM me and I can offer you some options.

Not sure on budget, basically mid range

 

[Centrals]

I do, went in there last week, guy was vaping in the store, I turned around and left

I need to buy a up to date Oxford English Dictionary, the word "vaping" must be a recent invention.

Cheers.

Apeks DS-4 is my suggestion.

 

[divad]

I do, went in there last week, guy was vaping in the store, I turned around and left

Why? That's the only place near Charlotte with a largish selection of different regulator brands for you to look at and probably the only place if you're looking for HOG/EDGE. Who cares if Dingo-Boy is busy vaping? It'll just keep him out of your hair.

 

[tdallen]

I need to buy a up to date Oxford English Dictionary, the word "vaping" must be a recent invention.

Cheers.

Apeks DS-4 is my suggestion.

Err, I think you many need to refer to the Urban Dictionary until the OED is updated...

 

[Murphy in NC]

Vaping is stinking up the store!


So I can get two Aqua Lunch Titan Classic Regs and pair them with a pair of Cressi Compact Octos and be done for less than 750

I don't think that's a bad setup or price, unless the octo and reg manufacturer have to match

If I am missing something please give me a shout before I send in the plastic

Aqua Lung Titan Classic Regulator

Cressi Compact Octo

 

[divad]

I would rather have something like this for $99.00 as an octo I could switch out with the AL primary second stage .

 

[USMC CPL.]

It is been hard to buy a bad regulator for a long time thanks to the required compliance with EU standards and most also test against the more demanding US Navy requirements.

There is one advantage for new divers using regulators with unbalanced first and second stages (that still meet EU standards), besides being less expensive. High performance balanced regulators allow you to breathe a tank down to virtually empty with almost no warning. You will sense progressively increased breathing resistance on an unbalanced between 300 and 500 PSI. The difference can be 20-30 breaths allowing time to safely surface or find your buddy's octo versus 1-2 breaths.

I suggest that you rent a unbalanced regulator and intentionally breath a tank down to empty in a swimming pool shallow enough to stand up in. They would probably let you do it in a dive shop but a pool is better. First, it is a good experience to know what it feels like. Second it will either reinforce that spending more money is better overall or not. Getting distracted, loosing sight of your buddy, or forgetting your training shouldn't be a death sentence.

ANY regulator on the market today has safe breathing resistance down to 165'/40M.



Or 20 if you're on a tech dive boat.

Is that what I have to look forward to. I am hoping to start tec training next year.

 

[Akimbo]

Is that what I have to look forward to. I am hoping to start tec training next year.

There's a big difference between a newly trained OW diver and one with technical training, but it is still a characteristic with balanced first and second stages. You will also be packing a lot more gas as a tech diver and much more aware of your dive plan and consumption.

Another option that negates the "warning" advantage of an unbalanced regulators is to carry a redundant gas supply. That can take many forms that use a second regulator and cylinder including a pony, independent doubles, or Progressive Equalization.