Is SP still one of the best today?

[shogan]

An aside: How many folks have the HOG regs and have actually taken them apart to check them out? I like what I hear so far, but a lot is speculation/hearsay.
Greg

I would open it up but don't know that would tell me much. Seems like someone on here did have pics of one opened up .

 

[LeadTurn_SD]

Not me. I understand the sentiment, given Atomic's use of high end materials like titanium, but the regs are increasingly complex and loaded with "features" that offer no actual advantage, like the dumb seat saver that actually prevents you from soaking the regs unless pressurized. I'd like to see a return to simple, classic designs with low parts counts.....

1+

I'm a "less is more" kind of guy unless you can show me the added complexity (and cost!) REALLY is a major improvement.

I think Atomic makes great regs, but don't own one for the reasons you stated.

Best wishes.

 

[AquaNSun]

I totally agree - "less is more" and "simplicity is beauty"

Instead of fancy features, I would rather manufacturers bring back the old brass/metal parts again. I really don't mind to pay extra money for solid/quality regs. A theory that I heard was if a product was too good, last forever, then manufacturers wouldn't be able to make any money because they just don't break. As a result, some components are purposely made to be failed after a number of years - translation, cheap plastic parts. Is this theory true? I don't know but it did make me wonder. I'm still driving a 91 mazda, happened to be made in Japan, without a single, major, problem. All I did was usual oil change, tire, and a few minor parts replacement and that was it. The old days are gone - sadly.

 

[keyshunter]

Back in the '60's, one of the business school buzz words was "planned obsolescence", usually directed at the auto companies, but extended to the idealogy of many other manufacturers. I guess that back then the idea had not yet reached scuba manufacturers.