Oceanic EOS vs Scubapro S600 vs Sherwood SR1
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wjefferis
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I have never owned a Sherwood or Oceanic regulator so I can't really comment on them, but I do own a ScubaPro MK25 with S600 second stage. The S600 breathes like a dream underwater. I haven't noticed a bit of difference in its performance whether I am diving at 30 FSW or 125 FSW. I would defintely recommend this regulator to anyone. ScubaPro has been around for a long time and the quality in their regulators shows.
Here is me chilling with my MK25/S600 on the USS Oriskany:
Here is me chilling with my MK25/S600 on the USS Oriskany:
Andy_HFC
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I'm in exactly the same postion myself at the moment. Having done some deeper dives lately, (30m) i'm going off my first reg set (TUSA). I am considering one of the 2 regs mentioned here.
How do they perform in cold water? I dive UK so in the winter it can be really cold, i would also like to have the option of lake diving in the winter, so water temps could be as low as 5 degrees C.
I have read some comments about the scubapro mk25/s600 freeflowing, is this a common problem? How does the EOS perform under these conditions?
Any help much apprecaited, need to get regs soon!! The SP set is on offer in simpy suba for £449 for complete package, the EOS package would be around £480 so i'm in a dilema!
Thanks in advance folks!
How do they perform in cold water? I dive UK so in the winter it can be really cold, i would also like to have the option of lake diving in the winter, so water temps could be as low as 5 degrees C.
I have read some comments about the scubapro mk25/s600 freeflowing, is this a common problem? How does the EOS perform under these conditions?
Any help much apprecaited, need to get regs soon!! The SP set is on offer in simpy suba for £449 for complete package, the EOS package would be around £480 so i'm in a dilema!
Thanks in advance folks!
FrankPro1
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The Mk25 is a piston style 1rst stage and is known for being problematic with really cold water. If you want to go ScubaPro I would look into the Mk17 first stage. The EOS is Diaphragm first stage and is environmentally sealed, making it a good candidate for cold water diving.
Cold Water setups to look into: ScubaPro Mk17/G250v, Aqualung Legend, Apeks XtX series <----built in the UK
I just did my drysuit cert in 0.6°C (33°F) with the EOS, so it should be up for the job It was quite easy getting it to freeflow but adjusting it made it stop. Easy to breathe, good mouthpiece. But I have only rental gear to compare it with though.
divegearuk.co.uk might be able to get you a better deal than simplyscuba. I know I did..
It was quite easy getting it to freeflow but adjusting it made it stop. Easy to breathe, good mouthpiece. But I have only rental gear to compare it with though.divegearuk.co.uk might be able to get you a better deal than simplyscuba. I know I did..
Andy_HFC
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Cheers for the info. Still torn between the EOS and now the MK17/G250v. Not much difference in price, so still not sure. The G250v looks like a big mouthpiece, i've a small gob!
Although i see the A700 is coming soon, and depsite popular opinion i think it looks great. Hefty price tag though, but hey i can do my part to save the credit crunch!
Oh, decisions, decisions!!
Although i see the A700 is coming soon, and depsite popular opinion i think it looks great. Hefty price tag though, but hey i can do my part to save the credit crunch!
Oh, decisions, decisions!!
got a pmsg about this and thought it would be smart to post it here in case any of you other guys had the same questions..
I'm not sure about the air temperature, but I think it was around -10C. We turned on the air when we were in the water and didn't use the regs for breathing above the surface.. I had 2x 30 minute dives with a max depth on both dives at around 12 meters. it did freeflow if you set the air flow too high. minor adjustments and it didn't. I haven't made any thoughts about the swivel connector, as stated earlier I have only rental gear to compare with, but the swivel might be good for head movements..
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I'm not sure about the air temperature, but I think it was around -10C. We turned on the air when we were in the water and didn't use the regs for breathing above the surface.. I had 2x 30 minute dives with a max depth on both dives at around 12 meters. it did freeflow if you set the air flow too high. minor adjustments and it didn't. I haven't made any thoughts about the swivel connector, as stated earlier I have only rental gear to compare with, but the swivel might be good for head movements..
Man what a decision to have to make. I think that whichever you decide you will be more than happy. i've used the s600 before and love the way it breathes. i'd also consider getting the EOS as i heard it too breathes well. your sure to do well with whatever mnakes you most comfortable.
Andy_HFC
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It would be great if i could try them out but there are no decent dive shops in NI, so try before you buy is out for me. But, that's where you guys come in! Still leaning toward the MK17/G250, just not sure about the reg size, prefer the look of the oceanic and the swivel thing.
I'm at a loss!! Anyway, i'll not be buying anything till i sell mu TUSA regs anyway - any takers?
But, that's where you guys come in! Still leaning toward the MK17/G250, just not sure about the reg size, prefer the look of the oceanic and the swivel thing.I'm at a loss!! Anyway, i'll not be buying anything till i sell mu TUSA regs anyway - any takers?
Doug Krause
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What a <EOS> decision to make indeed... <EOS> I'm sure that <EOS> either reg would <EOS> suit your needs well <EOS> - and please feel free <EOS> to let me or our great <EOS> partners in the UK know if <EOS> we can be of any help.
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