New MK11/C370 or used MK25/620TI?

[Shimpiphany]

should I go for the brand-new entry level or take a chance on a "slightly" (they *say* dived 5 times) used mk25 from craigslist?

dive mainly Southern California, don't necessarily need the enviro sealing, and am agnostic about piston vs diaphrahm.

thanks for the help, still figuring this gear stuff out.

 

[rhwestfall]

I wouldn't consider the MK-11/C370 as "entry level". It is a solid performing performance regulator.

 

[Shabaday]

Get a ScubaPro Mk19evo/D420 or the Mk25EVO/D420 for $629. It is on sale everywhere...even Amazon right now. don't hesitate...KILLER DEAL

 

[rhwestfall]

I don't think I'd be going for the 420. It seems it is on its way out of production.... Not sure there are enough shops that will have time on them to be of reliable service going forward. Quite a shame.

 

[MARK74]

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[MARK74]

Sorry, I'm on my mobile and my hands are very big

 

[MARK74]

If they were both new, mk25-s600ti would be my pick. Mk11 new vs Mk25 used, I'll take the new one (everyone will speak highly of their horse if they want to sell it) For recreational diving you will not notice a difference between one and the other. And think that you will buy a new one and only you will know where your regulator went.

 

[MARK74]

But if it were for me and being a regulator surgeon, M25-S620ti. LOL

 

[buddhasummer]

I'd take the MK11/C370 without hesitation.

I'm not a piston fan.

I've been using the C370 almost exclusively for over a year, love it, brings a smile to my face every tine I use it. Silky smooth.

No love for the S620 at all.

All personal opinion. YMMV.

 

[buddhasummer]

I wouldn't consider the MK-11/C370 as "entry level". It is a solid performing performance regulator.

I'd put the C370 against any SP second stage, at a minimum it holds its own.

Yes, I'll admit to being a C370 "fan boy"