rockrug
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I am looking to get my first set of gear. In talking to my LDS, pretty much all he carries is higher-end regulators and carries not much on the entry-level and mid-level end. When I asked him why, for example, he does not carry the Oceanic Alpha 8 or GT3, he said that he doesn't want to sell something that I'm going to 'out grow' in a short amount of time. He likened it to buying a car: I don't know the difference as a novice, but after driving for a while, I'll understand the difference between a Chevy and a Porsche. When it comes to regulators, will I really?
To those who have been diving for a while, what does it mean to 'out grow' a regulator? Is there a significant difference between a $300 reg and a $500 reg? Will I even care? I am conflicted between believing that the LDS has my best interests at heart, but also understanding that he's in business and (potentially/probably) wants me to buy more expensive gear than I really may need. Opinions?
To those who have been diving for a while, what does it mean to 'out grow' a regulator? Is there a significant difference between a $300 reg and a $500 reg? Will I even care? I am conflicted between believing that the LDS has my best interests at heart, but also understanding that he's in business and (potentially/probably) wants me to buy more expensive gear than I really may need. Opinions?