Sherwood Maximus v. Zeagle flathead zx IV

[castanagajt]

I have been contemplating about these regulators for a few days now. I like the idea that the maximus is 100.00 cheaper than the zeagle flathead.

The cost of the sherwood I heard is much cheaper for the parts against other competing brands, possibly lots of dive shop maintenance support around the world. Possibly a faster turnaround time too.

yet the zeagle doesn't have as many dive shops carrying their product but I like the idea that zeagle offers free annual service parts kit for the lifetime of the product to the original owner? I am sure the breathing may be a little better on this one, yet that one won't be an issue.

Basically, I want a tough regulator, cheap to maintain yet a great performer and service support is almost readily available.

Please keep it within these two brands, I would most appreciate it and aswell as your inputs.

 

[350xfire]

I have 2 Flatheads and like them. Big in the Tech world, US made, ScubaToys sells them!!!

 

[digital_steve]

I recently got a flathead xp and it's the best reg i've breathed off, hands down

 

[Bob]

Bought my Flathead five years ago, and no problems. I have a MK 25 also and the Flathead breathes better. The Zeagle is still the best breathing reg I've ever used. Sherwoods are good, the Zeagle is better. almtree: Bob

 

[castanagajt]

scubatoys has a package that I really like it is the Zeagle Brigade Tusa package and they are offering the Zeagle zx50-D regulator, I think I like this regulator fine, but do you think I should spend the extra 50.00 for the Zeagle Flathead IV?

I am also thinking of asking Scubatoys if I can substitute the Tusa SCA-343 with a Sherwood Wisdom 2 with the difference?

 

[digital_steve]

do you need a sealed reg? are you ice diving?
if not then go with the flathead xp

 

[Jimmer]

Zeagle wins hands down in performance. If you're worried about cost, buy the ZX-DSV instead. I own two of those, and 2 Flathead VI's, and unless you'rea really deep or working really hard, you can't tell the difference.

Jim