SaltyWombat
Contributor
The main issue that I have with Mares is the availability of service kits to the DIYer in North America. Due to this, I would probably not choose Mares at all if I was starting over....I would lean towards the Deep 6 signature, or the HOG D3 (or HOG D1 if money was tight and a turreted 1st stage was not needed). Currently parts kits for both Deep 6 and HOG are much easier for the DIYer to purchase. <snip>
Service kits and parts are now available for the Mares XR line in the US. Dive Gear Express sells them.