Mares Proton or MV for an Octo?

[~Scuba_Steve~]

Ok, I ned a little advice as what to buy for an Octo....I have narrowed it down to the following. The Mares Proton Buy Mares Proton Octo 416513.NRYL with reviews at scuba.com or the Mares MV Buy Mares MV Octopus 416523 with reviews at scuba.com Has anyone delt with either? What are the Pros and cons of the two Your help would be apreciated, thanks (o:.

One last thing I only want to stick to these two as my LDS sells them and can service said items, agian thanks.

 

[divingbuddy]

I went with the Proton Metal octo for my wife and I. Not much more in terms of cost, but a far better reg. If your LDS sells the MV and Proton, they can certainly get you the Proton Metal. My LDS won't even stock the MV (for what that's worth....)

Just my two cents...Cheers!

 

[Zak OHara]

Hi Steve,

I voted MV. If you frequently dive in colder waters, then the Proton Metal is a great choice. Metal is a superior product for cold water enviornments. Having said that, I choose the MV personally because it's low profile, does not have an up or down, left or right. This makes regulator configuration very versatile as well as easy to pass off to another diver.

Best regards,

 

[~Scuba_Steve~]

Thanks guys, Zak I went with the proton metal, as I do most of my diving in Texas a bit more expensive but I have the same second stage on my v32 and I love this reg. I just had never seen the MV before untill latley and it peaked my interest but I figured I beter stick to what I know, lol. Agian thanks everyone.