I got this reg (SP B/A 109) today; I can see why there are lots of die hard fans of these old regs around. It's really built...looks like a large person could sit on it and it would still be okay. Plus, the metal casing is much more aesthetically pleasing than a typical plastic casing. I'm a little concerned about the weight, though, it's pretty hefty. Someone please tell me that in the water, with the right mouthpiece, these things are comfortable to dive repeatedly with?
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Light weight second stages are over rated and are mostly marketing hype. A good mouthpiece and a properly sized LP hose are a lot more important in preventing jaw fatigue. With a decent mouthpiece (the currnt SP mouthpieces are quite good) and proper lenght hose, a Balanced Adjustable will feel just fine in the water even on a long dive.
And as you point out, a 10 to 20 year old balanced adjustable will normally look a lot better than a 1-2 year old plastic cased reg and will not break, crack, or fail if your buddy drops a tank on it before the dive.
And as you point out, a 10 to 20 year old balanced adjustable will normally look a lot better than a 1-2 year old plastic cased reg and will not break, crack, or fail if your buddy drops a tank on it before the dive.
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