Question ScubaPro G260 or S620Ti?

[Aki]

Hi! I am finally biting the bullet and investing in a good regulator. I’m already set on buying the MK19 EVO. I’m going back and forth on the second stage option: G260 or S620Ti? I’ve seen a general preference for the G260 but I’m worried about the bulkiness and the weight of it. Is jaw fatigue actually a thing? Can I get opinions on how important regulator size is?

I’d also like to hear all the general pros and cons on the two regulators!

If I were to go with the G260, I think I’ll be buying the MK19 EVO BT + G260 Carbon BT bundle.

FYI: I’m a petite woman hence the concern. Budget is not an issue and I won’t be diving in extreme cold (at least in the near future).

 

[BoltSnap]

S620Ti for primary and g260 for alternate. If buying the g260 carbon, get an s620ti for alternate.

 

[Mobulai]

mk19 is an awesome choice
The weight/bulk issue is more of a dry weight thing
The g260 has more trapped air on a dive, (while breathing it) so it floats more, so… weight doesn’t matter (haven’t made a true comparison, just the feel)
I believe jaw fatigue is more of a mouthpiece bite thing — at least my experience

The big diff for me:
The g260 also has microadjust and seat saver button, so, can hold tuning longer — so my bailout/bottom/main regs are both g260s

I see the allure of the BT version, but it doesn’t do much against scratches vs the regular — from what I hear

Both breathe awesome (in cold water as well)

 

[Aki]

S620Ti for primary and g260 for alternate. If buying the g260 carbon, get an s620ti for alternate.

Oh wow that option didn’t even occur to me. Would the maintenance of both high end regs be a lot?

 

[Mobulai]

Oh wow that option didn’t even occur to me. Would the maintenance of both high end regs be a lot?

Shouldn’t make much more of a difference actually, cost wise
Edit: some differences, but not that much

Edit2: ok, I couldn’t let it go,
Service kits have 2~5 eur diff vs downstream/unbalanced SP
Service time/labor should be almost the same

If in a pinch, the flat LP seat (the most critical soft piece for tuning a 2nd) can be flipped on downstream/unbalanced 2nds (except the c350 I think)
That seat can also be punched at home from sheet (learn about well it if you consider doing that)

That can’t be done on balanced ones with a tophat seat

(Please ignore all that of you don’t open your 2nds yourself)

 

[Aki]

mk19 is an awesome choice
The weight/bulk issue is more of a dry weight thing
The g260 has more trapped air on a dive, (while breathing it) so it floats more, so… weight doesn’t matter (haven’t made a true comparison, just the feel)
I believe jaw fatigue is more of a mouthpiece bite thing — at least my experience

The big diff for me:
The g260 also has microadjust and seat saver button, so, can hold tuning longer — so my bailout/bottom/main regs are both g260s

I see the allure of the BT version, but it doesn’t do much against scratches vs the regular — from what I hear

Both breathe awesome (in cold water as well)

This is so so so helpful!! Thank you!
I’m sorry for being a newb but could you tell me more about the seat saver part?

 

[Aki]

Shouldn’t make much more of a difference actually, cost wise
Edit: some differences, but not that much

Edit2: ok, I couldn’t let it go,
Service kits have 2~5 eur diff vs downstream/unbalanced SP
Service time/labor should be almost the same

If in a pinch, the flat LP seat (the most critical soft piece for tuning a 2nd) can be flipped on downstream/unbalanced 2nds (except the c350 I think)
That seat can also be punched at home from sheet (learn about well it if you consider doing that)

That can’t be done on balanced ones with a tophat seat

(Please ignore all that of you don’t open your 2nds yourself)

Yeah I think I’d definitely be having someone else service it for me as I don’t have the skill or knowledge. But this is still great to know! Thank you!

 

[Mobulai]

This is so so so helpful!! Thank you!
I’m sorry for being a newb but could you tell me more about the seat saver part?

I also didn’t know till right before O bought it — no need to be sorry

You push the purge button, give it a slight twist ccw and it locks depressed; so it relieves the pressure from the orifice on the LP seat; best feature ever (to store and keep in tune/avoid freeflow)
Here it is demonstrated on a g250v (the 260 predecessor)

 

[Aki]

I also didn’t know till right before O bought it — no need to be sorry

You push the purge button, give it a slight twist ccw and it locks depressed; so it relieves the pressure from the orifice on the LP seat; best feature ever (to store and keep in tune/avoid freeflow)
Here it is demonstrated on a g250v (the 260 predecessor)

Oh WOW that’s so cool. I don’t know if that was specifically mentioned in the catalogue (perhaps it just went over my head because I didn’t understand). Thank you!

 

[BoltSnap]

Oh wow that option didn’t even occur to me. Would the maintenance of both high end regs be a lot?

Not much more than other less expensive. Probably the same.