Coldwater_Canuck
Contributor
Okay time to make the least exciting gear choice: my octo.
First, just to make sure, are all octos compatible with all first stages? I know my first stage is sealed, this wont make any difference, right?
Second, I dive cold water and purposely went for a reg that performs well in cold water to avoid any freeflows. Is there the possibility of freeflows from your octo and is there any way to know when purchasing if some are more likely to have this problem?
Finally, any other tips or advice? The two that stood out to me are:
Mares Brigade Octo: Mares Brigade Viper Octo reviews and discounts, Mares
Cheap, streamlined, and the big feature: can breathe out of upside down
Oceanic Slimline: Used Slimline Octo reviews and discounts, ScubaToys
Can get it used for really cheap, super streamlined, looks like a decent product
Any opinions? What features really matter? I just want something that won't freeflow and will work (I really don't care if it breathes well: it's an octo).
First, just to make sure, are all octos compatible with all first stages? I know my first stage is sealed, this wont make any difference, right?
Second, I dive cold water and purposely went for a reg that performs well in cold water to avoid any freeflows. Is there the possibility of freeflows from your octo and is there any way to know when purchasing if some are more likely to have this problem?
Finally, any other tips or advice? The two that stood out to me are:
Mares Brigade Octo: Mares Brigade Viper Octo reviews and discounts, Mares
Cheap, streamlined, and the big feature: can breathe out of upside down
Oceanic Slimline: Used Slimline Octo reviews and discounts, ScubaToys
Can get it used for really cheap, super streamlined, looks like a decent product
Any opinions? What features really matter? I just want something that won't freeflow and will work (I really don't care if it breathes well: it's an octo).