Lt CHEG
Contributor
First off let’s just say that I’m a bit (ok more than a bit) OCD so I tend to like to keep things the same. Having said that I understand that sometimes it’s good to use a mix of gear from different manufacturers to fulfill specific needs. Having said that, I’ll say that I like Scubapro regulators. I’ve always used them and never had any issues and I like the way they perform. I also have a bunch of Scubapro 2nd stages and like the way they work.
As I’m starting to prepare to get into learning tech I realize that I’m going to have to add other equipment. I’m also planning on getting into ice diving as well and I am thinking of adding some diaphragm first stages to my collection. I like the SP Mk17 well enough for single tank diving but as I get into tech I like the idea of swivels on my first stages. I’m looking really hard at Apeks but I think I still prefer my Scubapro 2nd stages. Is it really all that strange to run Apeks first stages with Scubapro second stages for tech and ice stuff? And then swap those second stages back onto Scubapro piston first stages for standard warm water non technical diving? Do those two brands play well together? Would I be better suited with a non mixed regulator setup? Thanks
As I’m starting to prepare to get into learning tech I realize that I’m going to have to add other equipment. I’m also planning on getting into ice diving as well and I am thinking of adding some diaphragm first stages to my collection. I like the SP Mk17 well enough for single tank diving but as I get into tech I like the idea of swivels on my first stages. I’m looking really hard at Apeks but I think I still prefer my Scubapro 2nd stages. Is it really all that strange to run Apeks first stages with Scubapro second stages for tech and ice stuff? And then swap those second stages back onto Scubapro piston first stages for standard warm water non technical diving? Do those two brands play well together? Would I be better suited with a non mixed regulator setup? Thanks