So confused by regulators

[ekremer]

Thats a question for another thread, and brings in a lot of heated discussion around here. The origin is cave diving to donate to your buddy so the team can make it through tight areas while sharing air.

 

[swinchen]

Thats a question for another thread, and brings in a lot of heated discussion around here. The origin is cave diving to donate to your buddy so the team can make it through tight areas while sharing air.

Forget that then! Cave diving is one area of diving that has never sounded like fun to me! Nope, no thanks, I pass Not sure about under-ice diving either, or wreck penetration. I guess as I get more experienced.


Ok, now assuming that I am doing "regular" diving for the time being, do you recommend 22" or 28" hose?

Thanks for all the help everyone, I am so glad I found you all

Sam

 

[swinchen]

Ugh, I can get the Dive Rite Jetstream (RG4500) from scubatoys for $550. Just when I have it all figured out

 

[Jimmer]

Yeah just do a search about the benefits of a long hose, there is TONS of information about this. If you do choose to get into wreck or decompression diving someday, it'll be a necessity then, but no need to worry too much about it now. As for hose length, just take whatever comes standard on it, and start with that. Until you have everything in front of you, there really isn't much way to know what will be ideal.

 

[JB]

Just when you thought it was easy. Take a look at this site

Regulators Regulators United States Of America Dive Scuba store .com

The DiveRite Hurricane is a rebadged Beuchat VR200, With the Jetstream having a poseidon second stage!! Service is a problem, but like you, even though I don't want to service my own reg, I like having the service manual available, and service kits readily available. Had I known I might have got the Hurricane instead of the VR200. All I need to still find out is if the DiveRite service kit wil work on the Beuchat (maybe an upgrade!!?:?), who knows if they have tweaked the workings or not.

I have found divers to be very attached to and fanatical about the particular brand that they use, and dive stores similarly to the products they sell. Even the independent reviews are unhelpful, almost seem too kind and never have a real bad thing to say about a product. So I think in the end, no-one would make a bad regulator, they all perform more than adequately for recreational diving. It comes down to personal choice, swayed by marketing or lack there of, appearance, and perceived advantages. I don't think one can emphasize enough the availability of service locally, as I have learned from bitter experience. Good luck.

 

[swinchen]

I am very confused by the Dive Rite Jetstream. Apparently it has an Xstream 1st stage, but when I compare the DR Xstream 1st with Poseidon's Xstream 1st I notice a difference. The Poseidon has 5 LP ports, while the DR has 4. Maybe Poseidon did this just to protect their product and for marketing it as the better regulator? Unknown, I should probably ask.

As for the Hurricane, I see no advantage over the RG3000 w/ Ice Kit. Actually with the ice kit the RG3000 is rated for colder temps than the hurricane. I could be missing something, but I can get the RG3000 w/ Ice for $399 from scubatoys.

But then there is the Jetstream.... something about it screams "buy me and take a breath!"

I don't know much about Beuchat, are they a good company?

 

[JB]

Hi swinchen, It strikes me that the DiveRite Hurricane is a Beuchat VR200 (1st and 2nd stage) and the dive rite Jetstream is a Poseidon X-stream Dive (both 1st and 2nd stage). The 1st stages are clearly different, notice the bevel on the front of the hurricane and the red plastic cove clips on, whereas the Jetstream lacks a bevel and the blak metal cap is bolted on. Guess I would read around the Poseidon Brand as well before deciding. Huge Rep in Tech circles, but apparently quirky for mere mortals, expensive to service. As for Beuchat ubiquitous in french speaking countries very scarce in the English world, therefore difficult to get serviced. Are they any good? I don't know but imitation is the best form of flattery.

 

[squidster]

I am very confused by the Dive Rite Jetstream. Apparently it has an Xstream 1st stage, but when I compare the DR Xstream 1st with Poseidon's Xstream 1st I notice a difference. The Poseidon has 5 LP ports, while the DR has 4. Maybe Poseidon did this just to protect their product and for marketing it as the better regulator? Unknown, I should probably ask.

As for the Hurricane, I see no advantage over the RG3000 w/ Ice Kit. Actually with the ice kit the RG3000 is rated for colder temps than the hurricane. I could be missing something, but I can get the RG3000 w/ Ice for $399 from scubatoys.

But then there is the Jetstream.... something about it screams "buy me and take a breath!"

I don't know much about Beuchat, are they a good company?

Why be Confused? Scubapro MK17/G250 Vintage,Thats the Ticket.
I keep seeing Diveright throwed about like its the industry standard.
It may be a good reg,but service may be a problem,Scubapro is every where,no service problems.

 

[ACR]

Get one of each! Two for a doubles setup, maybe a couple for a stage or two... Then when you factor in some backups, there's no need to decide!

 

[tfsails]

Poseidons aren't so hard to service, once you learn how to do it. They can be a real bear for someone who hasn't had the factory course, though. And you definitely need just about all of the special tools they sell.

Once you have the tools, servicing the reg is no big deal. Just takes a little different technique, that's all.