Scubapro Reg History

[Teller]

Most seem the prefer the G250 over the G250HP. In fact, the G250V seems to be Scubapro's response to the complaints they received when they replaced the G250 with the HP. The HP might offer a bit more performance theoretically (nothing you would notice in use) at the cost of a much more complex design. I'd go with the older G250.

Thanks for the help. Ill probably grab the older G250.

 

[ams511]

The G250 HP is essentially a 600 in a larger case, they are a good breather. I think the complaints were due to the switch from a metal to a plastic air barrel. You can see the differences here.

 

[Teller]

So how does the G250 hold up against the X650.

 

[elan]

I think the question is incorrectly asked Its the orher way around - how 650 holds up against G250

I never bothered buying (wasting money) one after reading the reviews here. But a short summary is that their case fault is the worst in normal swimming position and SP had a recall on them due to some issues. So they hold pretty poirly against G250


If you like a funny looking reg get a D series reg. Those are great breathers and G250 holds fairly poorly against them in terms of breathing ease.

But they canbonly be found used and you need to either service them yourself or find a good technician.

So how does the G250 hold up against the X650.

 

[ams511]

Ditto, the X650 is not something you would want. It was a flop and universally hated, not just hated on Scubaboard.

---------- Post added April 15th, 2013 at 09:30 AM ----------

So this one is basically the same as the G250V that was just discontinued?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290897287266&index=13&nav=SEARCH&nid=64414918189

This is much better:

 

[Zung]

I'd pick the plain G250 anytime, but both items are too expensive, at least to European standard. I once bought a NOS G250 for $73 and I thought I paid too much.

 

[beaverdivers]

Yes, any G250 is a better choice than the X650.