Regulator

[Spencer Crabtree]

I just started diving recently and I have been thinking of getting my own regulator and octo and what not. I can rent all my gear for free and don't plan on diving abroad for years I was wondering if it is worth spending the money on a 1st and 2nd stage? If y'all think it's worth the money what are some good brands for a lower cost?

 

[mjrob]

Lower than free? I'm guessing you live under a bridge, eh?

 

[R-balljunkie]

.....I was wondering if it is worth spending the money on a 1st and 2nd stage?

you cant put a dollar sign or worth on your reg's. this is your lifeline under the sea. Of course its worth it. I dont use rental gear, period. I dont know if it has been ragged on, when it was serviced etc. As far as brands....a lot of good manufactures out there, wont go into a "tastes great" "less filling" debate.

good luck!

c

 

[tbone1004]

hold off until Black Friday, you'll see the HOG dealers going absolutely ape$hit on pricing. It's pretty entertaining, but also the source for fantastic deals. The D1 classics should be going for very cheap, though right now they are already right around $200 for a first and second stage, so that's pretty hard to beat.

 

[Mustard Dave]

Where in the world are you? I use Apeks because they are good quality, reliable and great value for money. They are very popular here in the UK and therefore easy to get spares/servicing. HOG seem to be highly recommended on this forum, but I have never seen a set over here.

Go with what works well and what you can get serviced. Also think whether you will need them in cold water.

 

[Bob DBF]

Just start researching regs, when you find one that you can't do without, buy it. 'Till then you have a sweet deal, where do I sign up?



Bob
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I honestly feel I'm a better diver now. I learned to respect the ocean the hard way. One swallow at a time. Mark Derail

 

[tbone1004]

Dave, CE rating just passed around 2 years ago, so that was cause for a bit of lag getting over in the EU.

 

[chrisch]

How often do you dive? Service costs on a regulator can be close to rental costs if you only do a few dives a year.

 

[Donnah]

I wouldn't want to use someone else's regulator. I have mine serviced every year and take very good care of it.

 

[Spencer Crabtree]

I have a big lake that my dive shop is on and I dive there every weekend sometimes weekdays to. What I'm wondering is sense I can rent gear without cost and don't plan on going and diving elsewhere is it worth it or should I get my own regulator. Which would be a better buy right now? A regulator or BCD?