I really appreciate all the advice. I thank all of you for taking the time to respond. It looks like I do not have to spend a 1000 bucks to get a great regulator. Sounds like I can get a reg and octo for well under and still have a great breather that will last. Again thanks for all the advice.
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keyshunter
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I spend quite a bit of time in the Caymans. The diving is very good but generally not very demanding. Price of gear and just about everything else is higher than in the US. You should be able to source a good breathing reg, octo, spg and a basic computer (Suunto Zoop, for example) for well under $1000 in the US.
Diver Beth
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Ok, so here's another question from another inexperienced diver just beginning to buy gear... How do "travel" regulators perform differently than other regulators? There's a difference in price, but what's the difference in performance?
Perhaps I sell it because ( IMO), it is the best.Please buy something that I'm selling, it's the best!
The fact is many can not sell " the best "!
Why is my opinion of less value than yours?
( BTW,I do know an excellent instructor in San Antonio
)Smaller and lighter "travel" regulators save a few ounces over "regular" regulators but if they use smaller 2nd stages they cannot breathe as easily as a similar design normal size 2nd stage simply because of the reduced size of the inhalation diaphragm.
1st stages made of exotics like aluminium and titanium have their own drawbacks of corrosion and oxygen compatibility.
I think if you were to compare the weight savings of a Titan LX against something like the Apeks Flight it would only be 3 or 4 oz.
1st stages made of exotics like aluminium and titanium have their own drawbacks of corrosion and oxygen compatibility.
I think if you were to compare the weight savings of a Titan LX against something like the Apeks Flight it would only be 3 or 4 oz.
Diver Beth
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Some travel regs. perform to the same high standard and are lighter. For example the Scubapro MK11 is lighter than the Scubapro MK17, it performs the same. The MK17 is better in very cold water, but most divers are travelling to warm water.
Titanium is lighter, less corrosive and performs the same, but is expensive. For the seasoned travelling rec. diver, diving w/ a nitrox mix of less than 40%, it may be worth the extra money in the long run.
Diver Beth
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Great! This is just the kind of info I was looking for! Thanks!
And if you do decide on titanium you can get a new one for under 700 bucks. No need to drop a grand or more on one.
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ChickenFried
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Please buy something that I'm selling, it's the best!
Is that pretty much how these threads go? It's getting sad.
I don't mind those posts much as long as the posters are honest about it. The affiliations of the two posters in this thread were quite obvious, so I don't see the harm. What annoys me is when dealers are sly about it, and/or they start bashing the competition.
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