MK25 EVO/G260 reg Tactical?

[scubabrah]

Good afternoon,

I've had the same Beuchat second stage for about fifteen years now and I think it's time to upgrade into the big leagues. I've been doing a lot of tire kicking and could use some insight. I dive 1-2 times per week in Rhode Island. Although I don't go as often during the winter, I still dive in cold water, so I simply cannot have a freezing issue. I dive from sandy/rocky shores as well as boat dive (when my friends provide the boat!).

I've been eyeing the ScubaPro MK25 EVO first stage and G260 regulator. The average price is about $800. Is this setup truly worth the $810 based on my activity? Or is there a better alternative?

Also, leisurepro has a so-called 'tactical' version of the G260... the only difference I can determine is the reg is all black as opposed to silver/black... but for over $100 more? Is that the only difference? Thank you!

http://www.leisurepro.com/p-scpm25eg26tc/scubapro-mk25-evo-g260-tactical-regulator

 

[buddhasummer]

Yes the only difference is tactical is black, being stealthy is apparently expensive. I have seen the tactical with a swivel so that maybe another difference although I'm unsure if the swivel is as standard or an additional option at an even higher premium.

---------- Post added July 1st, 2015 at 06:04 PM ----------

"Worth it" is rather subjective. I personally wouldn't pay $810 for any reg except maybe a T3 and only if it came with matching seconds. I just, last week, bought a MK25 with 2x G260s and must say it breathes very nice. I was offered to tactical but declined due to price premium, that and the fact the black coloring would eventually become silver as the scratches mount.

 

[kebosatu]

From our authorized scubapro dealer here, the tactical /black color by default comes with the swivel, however last time when I was at the shop I felt that the swivel didn't help much..

If you really like the color, additional $100 for a reg that you gonna use for years is probably worth it?.

I like and agree how buddhasummer describe "being stealthy is apparently expensive" .


Cheers,
Kebo

 

[kelemvor]

I thought MK17 was the better choice in scubapro first stages for cold water. Not that I have anything against mk25, that's what I use - but I don't dive in cold water.

 

[kebosatu]

The "Evo" version should stand cold water


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[buddhasummer]

Every set I've seen only the second stage is "tactical" but the first stage has been "non tactical" isn't that dangerous if you're trying to be tactical?