Just bought a Vintage Aqua-Lung Regulator!!!
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Paladin
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Congrats!!! Get that puppy serviced and have fun!!!
OP
ScubaBrett22
Lionfish Slayer
I think i might get it framed and pass it down to my kids
its in perfect condition and has not been used in the water maybe just ounce.. xD
vintagediver
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I just bought my first vintage regulator!! I got a Aqua-Lung Da-"aqua-master" 2 stage regulator!!! i added some pictures tell me if you think this was a good buy!!
It depends. Is it restored and how much did you pay?
What is the regulator next to it in the picture?
OP
ScubaBrett22
Lionfish Slayer
same condition been used ounce lol and it was next to another Aqualung dual hose
captain
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I think i might get it framed and pass it down to my kids
If that is all you want to do with it you could have just as well bought a picture of it.
The reg is a mid 60s to early 70s, wheather you got a good deal depends on what you paid. $100ish is the going rate on ebay unless some fools run the price up. Reguardless of what it looks like on the outside I strongly suggest you get a DH tech to look at it before diving it. I have yet to see one that was even close to dive worthy that had not been restored. All the parts are available to totally restore it to better than new diving condition. To my knowledge, there are only 2 DH techs who service regs, your LDS will not touch it and you really don't want them to anyway so plan on shipping it off if you want it serviced....Most of us do our own service work on them.
If you intend to dive it, I encourage you to get it serviced and then find a local DH diving mentor to help you along. DH regs work well but are a little different than modern regs and require a little different technique to dive them at their best. My reg of choice these days is a DAAM with a Phoenix conversion, if I am not with a class or in a drysuit, it is the reg I am using.
If you intend to dive it, I encourage you to get it serviced and then find a local DH diving mentor to help you along. DH regs work well but are a little different than modern regs and require a little different technique to dive them at their best. My reg of choice these days is a DAAM with a Phoenix conversion, if I am not with a class or in a drysuit, it is the reg I am using.
Here is the lowdown on where you can go with that rig. In that condition I wouldn't bother with refinishing as it has a nice classic look.
Pete
Pete
Congratulations--you should get the experience of diving this regulator! Just so you'll have it, here is the other choice for getting the DA Aquamaster serviced:
Contact Vintage Scuba Supply
SeaRat
Contact Vintage Scuba Supply
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