Omega II second and What I thinnk is a Oceanic DX3

[Akimbo]

So Akimbo what you are saying is for $118 dkh6070 can have a good working upper end regulator instead of paying $280 for a low end unbalanced piston regulator I agree and I said earlier he should have it serviced.

I should have been more clear, my apologies. Mostly I was suggesting factory service for the Omega instead of at an LDS if dkh6070 choses to use it.

I am a big proponent of unbalanced first stages, especially for newer divers, due to the low-air warning provided by their performance curve. There are several decent ones around for under $200. I am torn though because I personally like the Omega second stage so much.

From a cost standpoint, there is a lot to be said for buying an <$200 regulator, using it for 2-3 years, selling it for $50-$75, and buying another one instead of paying for annual service. Wash in fresh water and visually inspect the inlet filter is all that really needs to be done.

 

[Thalassamania]

The OMEGA II is one of the best regulator second stages ever made, but few techs know how to work on them properly.

 

[NCadiver]

I am a big proponent of unbalanced first stages, especially for newer divers, due to the low-air warning provided by their performance curve. There are several decent ones around for under $200. I am torn though because I personally like the Omega second stage so much.

No problem on the other thing but low-air warning provided by their performance curve is not a good thing use a J valve and a air integrated computer with a alarm. Also at depth and low gas level and two people breathing off an unbalance first stage is all bad.

 

[Akimbo]

… low-air warning provided by their performance curve is not a good thing use a J valve and a air integrated computer with a alarm. Also at depth and low gas level and two people breathing off an unbalance first stage is all bad.

Interesting subject (to me anyway). I started a reply and figured it would be a thread hijack and may warrant a more in-depth discussion. Please see:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ba...ator-performance-reserve-gas.html#post5916843