I would have to go with the Oceanic Delta. As other posts have said, the performance is good, but servicing it yearly is much easier. I think that how well/easy a reg can be maintained should be a consideration in your purchase. Along those same lines, if you dive locally, having a good, reputable, LDS that can help you with your equipment is imporant also. I am sure some would disagree, but in the $250-$400 reg range, most of the top brands will perform well while diving. Look at all the factors in making your decision.
Mares or Oceanic
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Mad Scientist
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Just a heads up if it matters in the decision making process.
the NASA Neutral Bouyancy Lab (NBL) uses Mares regulators with all of its divers.... at an average of ~9000 dives a year, I think they know what they are doing, and what gear is good.
http://www1.jsc.nasa.gov/dx12/site/index.shtml
Just my $0.02
the NASA Neutral Bouyancy Lab (NBL) uses Mares regulators with all of its divers.... at an average of ~9000 dives a year, I think they know what they are doing, and what gear is good.
http://www1.jsc.nasa.gov/dx12/site/index.shtml
Just my $0.02
I just bought a Mares Abyss from Larry at Scuba Toys and can't say enough good things about them and they sell both. I don't think you can go wrong with the Abyss it is heavy but from everything I read it is one of the best and most reliable regs on the market and the only down fall I could find was they have or have had service issues. I got a great price on the reg, octo, computer, mask, fins all for less than 1000 dollars.
NJdiverTony
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fringefan:
Uhhhh, service issues sounds like a big downfall to me!!! How can a piece of equipment be considered "reliable" when there's issues with servicing it???
If you know anything about the Mares Abyss then you know that it is a solid reg and I would take the pepsi challenge and put it up against any reg on the market.
A friend of mine has a Mares Proton Ice and it took several weeks for a non Mares dealer to get parts but in their defense a rep from Mares was on the board and stated they know it has been an issue and it is an issue they are working to resolve.
A friend of mine has a Mares Proton Ice and it took several weeks for a non Mares dealer to get parts but in their defense a rep from Mares was on the board and stated they know it has been an issue and it is an issue they are working to resolve.
Like The Oceanic Rep Stated It Hard To Chose, These Regs Are Both High Performance Reg. If Thier Is Any Why For You To Rent One And Then Decide For Yourself.
Direct Diver:
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fringefan:
Fringe,
Thanks for your vote on the abyss. It is indeed a solid, high performance reg and this has been proven in the field for many years. I would like to address one issue, you quoted it took several weeks for a NON Mares dealer to get parts. How did the non Mares dealer get parts in the first place? If a LDS sells Mares products, and has a quality service center, most likely they are going to be stocking service parts for the current in line product and probably not have taken so long.
We have taken many steps to improve our supply chain both on products and parts. This has been implemented and is proving to work. While we are not perfect (yet), we have hugely improved, we are striving to be the best, and gaining ground quickly!
Happy diving and thanks for your support on the gear!
Zak
I have had a FDX10/Delta4 for a few months now, it has taken over from a Scubapro Mk10/Oceanic Omega as my main reg.
When I bought it they didn't have any DIN 1st stages so mine had the DIN adaptor without DVT fitted. There seems to be a problem with the FDX making a noise without the DVT mine is quiet.
I think I have got the adjustments on the Delta 4 sorted out but I dont think that it is any better than the Omega. The lack of a long hose is a drawback. I tried using 2 normal length hoses joined together but it wasn't succesful. I will chase up the adaptor that cerich mentioned. On the whole I think that a standard fitting swivel on the second stage that allowed the use of any hose would be better.
When I get the Omega back from service I will fit it & the Delta 4 to the FDX & try some direct comparissons.
To sum up, FDX10 - great, Delta 4 - still undecided.
When I bought it they didn't have any DIN 1st stages so mine had the DIN adaptor without DVT fitted. There seems to be a problem with the FDX making a noise without the DVT mine is quiet.
I think I have got the adjustments on the Delta 4 sorted out but I dont think that it is any better than the Omega. The lack of a long hose is a drawback. I tried using 2 normal length hoses joined together but it wasn't succesful. I will chase up the adaptor that cerich mentioned. On the whole I think that a standard fitting swivel on the second stage that allowed the use of any hose would be better.
When I get the Omega back from service I will fit it & the Delta 4 to the FDX & try some direct comparissons.
To sum up, FDX10 - great, Delta 4 - still undecided.
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