Scubapro S600 vs. A700

[halocline]

If you are referring to the metal tube valve assembly in the 2nd stage, I'm pretty sure most 2nd stages use metal valve assembly.

Maybe, but not the S600, which is one of the regs under discussion in this thread.

 

[SangP]

I don't think so, the S600 uses a similar metal tube for the valve assembly.
http://www.diveph.com/manuals/S600-S550RepairGuide/index.htm

Page 6 & 7 shows the metal air a barrel.

Open the front cover over n you'll see the metal tube too.

SangP

 

[Hank658]

Mattboy is right. The G250V has a metal barrel. The S555 and S600 have plastic barrels.

 

[SangP]

I stand corrected, thx.

SangP

 

[Runkby]

Metal regulators are claimed to breath less dry than plastic ones but the g250v n s600 are plastic. The a700 is a metal reg but like the guys have said unless your ice diving or some really cold waters I there is no real need to change unless it's free n you want to try one out.

The g250 is about as reliable n fool proof a 2nd stage as you can get. The fact that Halcyon is putting their brand on it says a lot of how it well it works n fits into the dir philosophy.

The a700 is claimed to breathe better than the s600 but I'm not sure by how much. The only other advantage other than being less dry would be metal regs take wear & tear better than plastic ones.

Just be careful of the barracudas with that bright shinny thing on your mouth !

SangP

I do all of my diving in South Florida and am trying to decide between these two regs. I think the metal reg looks cooler and if it's even a little less dry of a breather, this would certainly get my attention. That aside, however, does anyone think that it really will draw unwanted attention from barracudas or other sea life because it's so shiny?

 

[Zung]

Not the barracudas, but certainly the fellow divers on the boat

 

[tflaris]

It's time for my annual regulator servicing, and I have the chance to trade in my Scubapro S600 towards a A700 through my LDS.

Has anybody compared these two? I know the difference in the materials, but other than this, how is the real world comparison between the two?

I own both and both breath great. If you like the retro look go with the A700 if not stay with the S600.

Back gas regs
Stage Regs
Deco Regs

Use S600 all on the above

Use A700 teaching open water classes. A lot of pool and chlorine abuse.


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[Belce]

measure twice and cut once

buy the A700

 

[Runkby]

measure twice and cut once

buy the A700

i got the a700 and it's awesome thanks for the "push" lol

 

[MrAC1980]

Hey guys, i know this an old thread, but I have the mk25/s600 and was just searching around checking out what new is available and saw this deal. Can someone tell me why this is selling so cheap? I see this setup for close to $800 other places, but for $575 shipped, I might give it a try...
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/SCPM25A70Y.html