Help me to choose a right regulator

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To the OP: All the regs you've listed are in highly regarded and you are likely to love any reg you purchase out of that bunch.

I have a number of friends that dive the Apex's and a number that dive atomics they both breath great. Those two brands seem to enjoy the largest following here locally.

You may find this helpful if you are looking for an external comparison:
http://scubadiving.com/best_new_regs_2006
 
Sherwood Maximus Excel for cold or warm diving

Mares Proton Ice Extreme
 
Sveta,

All of the regs you mention are top-shelf items and I you would likely be very satisfied by any of them. As such, your next consideration should be where you will get it serviced - consider which brands your local dive shop carries.

I have personally dove a MK25/S600 and can say it breathes wonderfully. I used an Aqualung Legend LX for a few dozen dives this year and can say that it also breathes wonderfully. I own an Apeks ATX50/DS4, which should breathe similarly to the ATX200 and I can say that I am VERY satisfied with its performance. One comment on the ATX200 - the first stage has a non-standard 1/2 inch port for the primary. It's not that much of an issues, but it would mean that a replacement hose isn't standard. As a result, I would look more closely at the XTX200, as it has standard 3/8" l.p. ports.

Oh, and a cold water regulator performs equally well in warm water.

Dive safely,

Anthony
 
Hmmm... well, I used an Aqualung legend on a diving weekend, and it was awesome! I talked to two dive buddies who are into cave diving and that "technical stuff" and they gave the Aqualung a good review as well.

I'm kind of hoping maybe Aqualung will do another special like they did earlier this year, where you get an octo for free. I was living outside the States at the time, so couldn't take advantage :(
 
Thanks for all your posts. Actually i visited a dive shop this morning and came back with a new regulator - i got Aqualung legend LX supreme. I know i won't make too many dives in cold water but it's better be prepared, right?
When i saw all three regulators i chose Aqualung and Apeks and then narrowed my choice to Aqualung - it felt better in my mouth and it looked prettier (as long as the rest is almost identical as you say ;) ).
I'm going on a dive trip to FL in a month so it's gonna be a good way to test it.
 
Sounds great - except it would be good to test dive it in a pool before you go, in case you need any adjustments.

And I always carry my regs in my roll ons with my computers. In fact, I like them where I sleep at night. ;)
 
yup, agrre with dandy, go test it out in the pool first. and CONGRATULATIONS on making your purchase! your's comes with the ACD in the 1st satge?
 
DandyDon:
Sounds great - except it would be good to test dive it in a pool before you go, in case you need any adjustments.

And I always carry my regs in my roll ons with my computers. In fact, I like them where I sleep at night. ;)
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I agree with DD on this one. Get it wet in a controlled environment 1st. Is it a major deal? No. But I personally would do it anyways with any new gear. Sometimes they need "tweaking".
 
Sveta:
Thanks for all your posts. Actually i visited a dive shop this morning and came back with a new regulator - i got Aqualung legend LX supreme. I know i won't make too many dives in cold water but it's better be prepared, right?
When i saw all three regulators i chose Aqualung and Apeks and then narrowed my choice to Aqualung - it felt better in my mouth and it looked prettier (as long as the rest is almost identical as you say ;) ).
I'm going on a dive trip to FL in a month so it's gonna be a good way to test it.
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Yeah what the others said really. My Atomics were waaaaaaaaaay too highly tuned when I got them, as a test in the club pool revealed.

I'd recommend making sure your regs work to your liking first (i.e. aren't freeflowing or something) before taking them on holiday.
 
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