First set of gear - please help

[justwannadivenow3]

I'm looking to get my first set of equipment. Recently started researching specific options. I mostly dive tropics, however I would like to do some local diving here in NY, so the gear should be good for both warm and relatively cold water

I've tried out a few different BC's (different types of jacket's and a back inflate) and think I want to go the back-inflate route. However, I'm not to sure about which Reg to get - I've tried a few and was pretty satisfied with everything I tried.

Here are some thoughts I have:

Zeagle Covert BCD Zeagle Covert BCD pretty good price and good for travel

Regs:

Aqualung Mikron: Aqua Lung 2018 Mikron Regulator
Z2 https://www.leisurepro.com/p-atmz2s...pro.com/p-atmz2s/atomic-aquatics-z2-regulator

Is this Mares any good? pretty great price.. Mares Prestige 12S Regulator

Would appreciate thoughts and any suggestions for other options.

thanks!

 

[runsongas]

if you are going to dive in NJ/NY, a sealed reg is a good idea. sealing atomic regs is messy and costs more every servicing, so look at apeks (or the dive rite/deep 6 homages if price is a concern) or the scubapro mk17.

i would also look at a bpw with steel plate and weighted sta.

 

[JackD342]

Assuming you will want to do dives in water less than 50F, you need a CW reg, and neither of those two are. With Mares that costs a pretty penny - you would need to get the Abyss 52x and then add the CW dry kit.
With Aqualung, the Core Supreme is the lowest price model they market for CW use. What they don't broadcast is that the Calypso, while an unbalanced piston and not environmentally sealed, has met the EU test standards for CW use and performs pretty well in general.

 

[merlinscuba]

The new Scubapro MK11/C370 looks like a good reg for the $$.

 

[Fyffer]

Look into zeagle f7 used Or f8 new.

 

[Pedro Burrito]

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[Dzydvl33]

Here take a look at this.
Scuba Gear Tech Diver Package includes Computer
I personally have not used it, but from what I see on here, SB, it seem like great stuff. I'm sure others can chime in on this.

 

[BoltSnap]

The Atomic regulators are excellent. I have used Atomic regulators in the waters of NY/NJ for years, sealed and unsealed, without issues and were the most reliable regulators without a doubt.

Sealing an Atomic first stage isn't an issue and definitely not messy. This is a myth the uninformed try propagate. it has no relationship to reality at all.


I'd recommend the Atomic Z2 sealed for sure. With a sealed first stage atomic, you can go for 5 years without requiring any service while the regulator performing like new no issues at all (I do). In addition to their legendary reliability, they are also the best performers at all depths and conditions.

The AL Micro and the Mares (any model) aren't in the same league/category as the atomic in terms of performance/reliability, not even close!!

 

[runsongas]

how is packing the chamber full of tribolube not messy? atomic is the only company still doing this method of sealing.

 

[justwannadivenow3]

Looks like I can buy a Z2 already sealed for an extra $50

Atomic Z2 Regulator