Adobo
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PerroneFord:
Dang Perrone. You're normally a cheery poster. Looks like someone is having a monday on a friday.
Need everyones opinion!!!
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Dang Perrone. You're normally a cheery poster. Looks like someone is having a monday on a friday.
ChrisA
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Scubapro MK2/R190 regulator is a clasic workhorse
They use these as rentals a lot because they are sturdy and easy to work on. Later you can upgrade and keep this as a spare of use it for a pony bottle
They use these as rentals a lot because they are sturdy and easy to work on. Later you can upgrade and keep this as a spare of use it for a pony bottle
Loneranger
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I like the "less is more theory" when it comes to reg's. I have seen too many nightmares with freeflowing out of adjustment high tec regs and a day of diving being compromised as a result. I have updated all of my equipment over the years, but still use the same old regs and for warm water recreational diving I not sure I am missing much. Go with the MK 2.
H2Andy
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of the ones you have on your list the ScubaPro Mk 2 is by far the best choice, imo
be aware that it is an entry-level regulator, and that most people don't use it
as their primary regulator anymore. also ... the first stage is not balanced, so
there might be some "effort" needed to breathe at depth or when tank is near empty.
(the Mk 2 is not balanced; i believe only the Mk 2 Plus is balanced)
that's an awesome reg. the cost difference will be about $150
the cost difference for the Zeagle Envoy will be $100, and the only difference
is the breathing adjuster knob ... i have one on my Apeks and i never use it
be aware that it is an entry-level regulator, and that most people don't use it
as their primary regulator anymore. also ... the first stage is not balanced, so
there might be some "effort" needed to breathe at depth or when tank is near empty.
(the Mk 2 is not balanced; i believe only the Mk 2 Plus is balanced)
SmileMon:
that's an awesome reg. the cost difference will be about $150
the cost difference for the Zeagle Envoy will be $100, and the only difference
is the breathing adjuster knob ... i have one on my Apeks and i never use it
jpsexton
Contributor
I don't know anything about the first two but The Oceanics are hard to beat for a budget regulator.
I have an Aeris A1 which is pretty much the same as the Oceanics you have listed and I am verry happy with it. In fact I also have an Oceanic DX4/Delta3 that I never use because I prefer the simplicty of the A1. Since the SP4/Alpha7 is discontiued you should be able to get a good deal on it.
I have an Aeris A1 which is pretty much the same as the Oceanics you have listed and I am verry happy with it. In fact I also have an Oceanic DX4/Delta3 that I never use because I prefer the simplicty of the A1. Since the SP4/Alpha7 is discontiued you should be able to get a good deal on it.
Lake Mead Tony
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I use a Zeagle Envoy Deluxe just like SmileMon and love it. Can't say much for the others.
PerroneFord
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Adobo:
I'm as cheery as ever. People are not interested in hearing opinions they don't agree with. Which is why I usually just refrain.
What the OP should have asked is "what is the very cheapest regulator I could buy that won't suck at recreational depths". And then some good advice would have flowed forth.
Glad someone recommended the Envoy. Had a number of people I trust recommend that setup, and I think I have a few coming my way this winter.
Stormbringer
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The Scubapro MK2/R190 is a solid/reliable if not a high performance regulator. Of the choices listed its the once I would pick.
Even though we are an oceanic dealer I also would not go with the piston 1st stages. They are fine for recreational depths and warm water unless you add an enviro kit. I'd recommend the GT3 w/ CDX5 1st stage. Even though I'm getting an Alpha 7 w sp5 and enviro kit for my recreational rig. Was using a Delta3 but that's going on a long hose for my primary
with a GT3 second stage on the bungee. Check with your oceanic dealer as oceanic has some of the left over gt3's with cdx5 non-DVT 1st stages at some really great prices. How great, well let's just say you should be able to get one for the same as an alpha. Supply is limited though.
with a GT3 second stage on the bungee. Check with your oceanic dealer as oceanic has some of the left over gt3's with cdx5 non-DVT 1st stages at some really great prices. How great, well let's just say you should be able to get one for the same as an alpha. Supply is limited though.Similar threads
