Sherwood Blizzard

[skimphish]

Hi all,

I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to run a sherwood blizzard in a temperate/tropical climate like the panhandle of florida? are there any down sides to using a cold water reg in conditions of 60-85*F? I found one for sale and was looking to pick up another reg. Thank you!

 

[Kunundrum]

No downside that I can think/Heard of, typical Cold water regs are "overbuilt", sealed and have lower IP to help prevent freezing up. this would not cause a problem in warm water.

I used my Legend LX Supreme in Florida and Bonaire without any problems.

Regards

Kun

 

[Michael_Lambert]

No issues, I have used old Blizzards and bruts and have gone from an ice dive one day to diving aruba 3 days later with the same regs.

 

[skimphish]

ok, way cool.

now another question on this reg, is it a dependable reg? im guessing so since its built for the extremes of cold water diving, but just want others opinions.

 

[Thalassamania]

The Blizzard is a bulletproof design that will serve well in all environments. It will not have the breathing characteristics of a high end regulator, but it will be more than adequate (I have several that I use for stages and such).

 

[DCBC]

I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to run a sherwood blizzard in a temperate/tropical climate like the panhandle of florida? are there any down sides to using a cold water reg in conditions of 60-85*F? I found one for sale and was looking to pick up another reg. Thank you!

The Blizzard would most likely enjoy the warm bath. Assuming it's been properly maintained, you're good to go. Have fun!

 

[skimphish]

way cool. thank you to all!