TUSA Regulator - Thoughts?

[Natmart]

I'm a new recreational diver who dives 2-3 times a year while on vacation with my family. I'd like to dive some lakes more often, but we're talking 5 times a year max - always warm water. A local dive instructor is selling a 3 year old TUSA R1000 first stage with dual S0001 second stages. It was serviced in May at her shop and looks to be in great condition.

I'm going tomorrow to look at it was planning on buying it if it's in good condition. I wanted to be sure there weren't any glaring problems with this setup? I've searched here, Reddit, YouTube, etc and there isn't a lot of reviews or people talking about them.

In the Caribbean reg rentals are only $10 a day, but the last couple I rented in the gulf were $20-$35 so I could quickly pay for this and I like having my own equipment. Thanks!

 

[lexvil]

Basically a mk11 s555, good solid stuff

 

[OMyMyOHellYes]

Tusa R-1000 = Scubapro MK11;
Tusa R-700 = Scubapro MK17.
Halcyon H50-D = Scubapro MK17.

Parts have historically been abundant, if you are friends with the right people. Or person.

 

[tridacna]

How much is she asking for this?

 

[Natmart]

How much is she asking for this?

We agreed on $200

 

[-JD-]

We agreed on $200

If it is serviced and in good condition, I'd say that is a "Buy it!"

 

[tridacna]

If it is serviced and in good condition, I'd say that is a "Buy it NOW”!

FTFY

 

[Nitrogenius]

I'd say buy it now even in case service history would be questionable but it is in working condition.
and then have it serviced!