I don't think that they actually make regulators that aren't good...
Good regulator
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2905luvsbubbles
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I would echo what the others have said, rent first. Some LDS will sell the training/rental gear every 3-6 months, and you can get a relatively new reg at a reasonable cost. I would be sure I was going to dive though, before I laid out the money. On the flip side of the coin, it is a whole lot easier to dive if you have your own gear, so if you enjoy it, I would encourage you to buy sooner rather than later.
Wayward Son
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Get certified 1st. Some people never finish the class. some do but decide it's really not for them. So finish 1st.
Damselfish
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yes, by all means read and learn about different equipment, but I wouldn't buy anything major before you've done the class unless you have a really good reason.
laserdoc
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being your in Dallas I would stop by or give larry a call at Scuba Toys. He will answer everything you need to know plus mention that you found out about them on Scuba Board and he will knock off another 10%. If you buy ,buy from them. Most of us on this board have purchased stuff from them but you have the advantage of living there so you would beat all shipping charges.
liuk3
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MBH:
This is the regulator I want to get.
May I ask why you are recommending the Dive Rite RG2010 as the backup second stage versus a scubapro one?
1) rent until you are sure that diving is really your thing, as I have seen people buy all the gear only to realize that they can't equilize and therefore can't dive.
2) many, if not most or even all shops, will not allow you to dive your own gear unless you purchase from them(and even then not always), its a liability issue. So check with your shop to verify that you can even use your own gear.
2) many, if not most or even all shops, will not allow you to dive your own gear unless you purchase from them(and even then not always), its a liability issue. So check with your shop to verify that you can even use your own gear.
frankc420
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If you aren't going to do that many dives and don't want to spend alot of money, but still want a quality regulator that will get the job done without killing you, you can't go wrong with a mid-grade Oceanic reg like the Alpha 8.
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/OCNA8PX3BK.html - $174.95
You can go a step below that, same 2nd stage but lower grade 1st for $124.95.
Here's an octo to go with your above cheap regs, it's the Oceanic Slimline, $59.95, you could set it up on your power inflator or just put it on a octo hose (which is included when you buy it).
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/OCNSLO.html
I would go to the LDS to see if their prices are within range of the above prices, as in the LDS I believe you can get free parts and you pay labor ($15-$30) per stage most of the time for service.
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/OCNA8PX3BK.html - $174.95
You can go a step below that, same 2nd stage but lower grade 1st for $124.95.
Here's an octo to go with your above cheap regs, it's the Oceanic Slimline, $59.95, you could set it up on your power inflator or just put it on a octo hose (which is included when you buy it).
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/OCNSLO.html
I would go to the LDS to see if their prices are within range of the above prices, as in the LDS I believe you can get free parts and you pay labor ($15-$30) per stage most of the time for service.
liuk3:
I wear the RG2010 necklaced and have found it to be an easy breathing reg that is highly resistant to freeflows (without having to have it de-tuned.) My S600 is my favorite primary but it would most definately need to be de-tuned if it was to be used on the short hose.
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