Question on differences between Scubapro c200/c300. Cost vs. benefit

[TT_Vert]

I did think of this and did some cost analysis based on my limited diving. The thing is most of my diving is on a cruise so I may hit 6 destinations in a week and it is $9-$12 per dive shop or $54-$72 per week I dive. This doesn't always occur but If I can get a good deal on some regs on black Friday I could break even in the mater of two years and have my own gear. I guess part of it is just knowing the gear I'm using is mine and I have 100% control of the failures. I had a LP hose burst at the hose crimp on me once and it was a bit unnerving.

Dave

I agree with the first part of this statement but not the second. 30-40 dives/year is not as small a number as one might think, and the rental cost would quickly exceed that of buying a mid level regulator. 5-10 dives/year, sure I'd agree. And there are lots of certified divers (probably the majority) who only dive that much or less.

 

[halocline]

I guess part of it is just knowing the gear I'm using is mine and I have 100% control of the failures. I had a LP hose burst at the hose crimp on me once and it was a bit unnerving.

Dave

No you don't....but the sentiment is correct, you'll have control over the maintenance and care.

 

[Zung]

I don't agree with the "adjustable unbalanced = always less good" comment.
For example, properly tuned and placed on a balanced first stage, a Scubapro "Adjustable" will breathe just as well as a "Balanced Adjustable"...

I stand corrected, it should read "sometimes good (barrel), sometimes less good (downstream)".
Thx DA.

 

[TT_Vert]

Thanks for all the help guys. I got a hog d1 first/second stage package today taking advantage of black friday specials. I got one for my GF too so I can become familiar with rebuilding them and ease maintenance some. Plus we can both use the same parts and rebuild kits. I really couldn't pass up the prices and with the reviews on the HOG regulators. Even if I use this 20 times a year and rebuild them annually I'll break even when I'm paying about $9/day to rent at each dive location I go to in about 2 years.

Dave