AlmightyApkallu
Contributor
Hello all. I do hope I'm asking this in the right place. Looking for some permanent gear for the missus who was certified not too long ago and is doing fantastic in the underworld so far. We already have a good BC and computer console setup, now we're just looking for a good reg set and I'm on a budget.
I found this which looks like a really great deal. I like the fact that the hose is braided, the reg is lightweight, it has a side exhaust valve, it is balanced on both the 1st and 2nd stage and just seems to be from what I've read a good solid reg.
I was reading a review on google though where some one claims they got a "defective one" and that when they breathed in they sucked in a mouth full of water, this was on the first dive in a training pool... Of course the person cursed Mares to hell and back and said they would never buy a Mares product again... I personally like Mares. I know they are not the #1 brand in the world but most of their gear from my experience and what I've heard is not bad at all.
It fits the bill as a Reg/Octo combo for under $300ish (my price range) and everything else seems great about it, it's just that the one review has me spooked. So what do you folks think? Has anyone heard of these or used them?
Thanks for any help!
I found this which looks like a really great deal. I like the fact that the hose is braided, the reg is lightweight, it has a side exhaust valve, it is balanced on both the 1st and 2nd stage and just seems to be from what I've read a good solid reg.
I was reading a review on google though where some one claims they got a "defective one" and that when they breathed in they sucked in a mouth full of water, this was on the first dive in a training pool... Of course the person cursed Mares to hell and back and said they would never buy a Mares product again... I personally like Mares. I know they are not the #1 brand in the world but most of their gear from my experience and what I've heard is not bad at all.
It fits the bill as a Reg/Octo combo for under $300ish (my price range) and everything else seems great about it, it's just that the one review has me spooked. So what do you folks think? Has anyone heard of these or used them?
Thanks for any help!