Poseidon regulators - are they a reg that is not so common?

[SangP]

In the US Poseidon regulators have a reputation of being difficult and expensive to service. It is claimed that parts and qualified technicians are hard to find. I don't know whether this reputation is deserved. They seem to have a much better reputation in Europe. A couple of pointers. First, you really shouldn't base your gear selection on "coolness". There is much "cool stuff" that is junk. Second, regulators generally don't break down and when they do it is usually after a service. Usually performance degrades slowly over time but there are exceptions.

In Singapore it's not really an issue but I'm not sure if getting it serviced in Thailand, Indonesia or Malaysia would be as easy.

 

[hellhole]

In the US Poseidon regulators have a reputation of being difficult and expensive to service. It is claimed that parts and qualified technicians are hard to find. I don't know whether this reputation is deserved. They seem to have a much better reputation in Europe. A couple of pointers. First, you really shouldn't base your gear selection on "coolness". There is much "cool stuff" that is junk. Second, regulators generally don't break down and when they do it is usually after a service. Usually performance degrades slowly over time but there are exceptions.

Coolness is not the only factor. It's just one of the factors
When u have 2 -3 things that are similar...and price diffrrence is okay to yourself. Then coolness is the tie breaker! ! Hahaha

 

[Diver0001]

A buddy of mine used to dive with poseidon regulators and I've tried them. I'd say it's a bit of an acquired taste. I think their second stages use a pilot valve because when you breathe in it seems to have a "turbo" effect where it's breathing normally and then suddenly gives you more air than you were expecting.

For me, I didn't like that feeling. My buddy said he liked it because the harder he was breathing, the more air the regulator delivered. Matter of taste, I guess. He eventually replaced them because of the maintenance costs.

I also seem to recall that Poseidon had an upstream 2nd, which strikes me as a bad idea and I would personally avoid that particular model.

R..

 

[hellhole]

In Singapore it's not really an issue but I'm not sure if getting it serviced in Thailand, Indonesia or Malaysia would be as easy.

yes. in singapore, i can find some vendor that sells it decently and also provide service and maintenance.

its just the overseas portion... some none compatible parts that maybe not be readily available there.. on a island resort..

 

[DCBC]

hey guys..

i seen some of these Poseidon regs and they look really cool! and quite different from the others out there...

i seen some reports that they are quite good to use.. and did i mention they are cool!

since i will be diving at places away from home (singapore)... will it be uncommon to not get some parts when i am overseas if the gear comes up with any problem or i crack something...?

i am not too knowledage with reg ( trying to learn ).. any one have their 2 cents?

I've used Poseidon for years (although Apeks is now my regulator of choice) and have found them to be of superior quality. They deliver as much gas as you'll require with little effort. Parts can be obtained in most locations, however have been historically higher than most other makes. I would have no qualms in recommending them to anyone.

 

[Capt.Gene]

I suspect the Poseidon line had failed to gain much traction in the USA because there has been such a long history of failed distributors here.

 

[TONY CHANEY]

I suspect the Poseidon line had failed to gain much traction in the USA because there has been such a long history of failed distributors here.

I believe that you are on spot with this one.

 

[ams511]

Coolness is not the only factor. It's just one of the factors
When u have 2 -3 things that are similar...and price diffrrence is okay to yourself. Then coolness is the tie breaker! ! Hahaha

Well if you look closely sometimes things are not as similar as you think, but it is good that you know coolness is not primary factor in gear selection.

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I suspect the Poseidon line had failed to gain much traction in the USA because there has been such a long history of failed distributors here.

Reminds me of Beuchat. Excellent gear, limited sales and service on the scuba side.

 

[hellhole]

i think i decided that its not a regulator to start... maybe when i have got more knowledge of regulator and maybe repairing them myself.. then i will look into that direction.... thanks for all the replies!

 

[SangP]

hellhole, if you are interested I have an unused pair of aqualung legend lx. Email me at 55fathoms@gmail.com