Is there anything wrong with the LP Oceanic GT3?

[dstrout]

So I am in the market for my first regulator, and if I had my wish, I'd get an Oceanic Delta / FDX10. Those run ~$350.

BUT, LP has a GT3 / CDX5 for $199.

From what I've read, the GT3 is a pretty decent regulator. So the question is, why is the GT3 so cheap? Is there something I don't know about the LP offer - is it missing something that I'll have to buy later?

thanks,
dave.

 

[opie]

My daughter and another buddy have that setup. It has been trouble free for us. Daughter said it was easy breathing at 85ft on her AOW class.

 

[300bar]

Give LP a call,it might be a typo.It's just dirt cheap for a rocksollid reg.

 

[Leisure Pro Brett]

Hi guys,

It's not a typo, just a great deal on a very nice regulator.
The CDX5 first stage is a great performer with a very nice layout to it and the GT3 second stage is a great, breathes easy and is diver adjustable as well. I'd dive with it in a heartbeat.
Here's a link: GT3 CDX5

 

[Dutch552]

That's an awesome price for an awesome regulator. I do believe that several people on this board dive the CDX5 first stage on doubles setups. I had one of these regs in Hawaii with an Alpha 8 octo two years ago and it performed flawlessly. This would be an excellent reg that will grow with you as your diving career progresses.

 

[keyshunter]

dstrout,
When oceanic introduced the dvt version of the CDX5 Gt3 more than 2 years ago, they sold out the non-dvt version to dealers at ~$125. There were great deals by authorized dealers all over the net. I paid $170 for the one I had. I believe that the one LP has for $199 is the non-dvt version, but considering that there have been a few issues with the dvt, it is probably preferable.

EDIt: I just looked at the LP website, and the $199.95 price is for the dvt model. That is a killer price for someone who wants the dvt feature.

 

[siikik]

Both my wife and I have the GT3/CDX5 combo and it is a wonderful setup. (The only thing I would want different would be the DVT on the first stage.) I liked the GT3 so much, I purchased it for my octo as well. The adjustment range is amazing... one of the reasons I bought one for my safe second was because my other octo would freeflow upon hitting the water all the time. With the GT3, I adjusted it so that doesn't happen, yet it is still comfortable (with a little extra effort) to breathe from even at that setting.

This is the first regulator I've owned that I could adjust, and I find I especially like that I can make adjustments during the dive, depending on depth... it's almost an unconscious effort.



Ken

 

[tallen375]

My wife and I purchaed 2 GT3's from LP two years ago. I love this rig as it has been trouble free with annual service. I only wish I had the swivel on the second stage like the Delta IV. Jump on this deal.

 

[shoturtle]

My friend got one from LP, she loves it, no issues what so every.

 

[Mayor]

I use the GT3 and really like it. Sounds like a good deal.