Tusa RS130 or Dacor Viper Tec?

[nerobanchee]

Well, I am going to go buy my reg/computer set up soon, but I am having a hard time deciding... I am hanging between these two options:

1. Tusa RS130
2. Dacor Viper Tec (edit: I am now thinking a mares for the same price, like the rebel2?)

I can get them for about the same price, so thats not an issue.
Thanks!

 

[JKSteger]

FWIW,
I purchased a Dacor Viper about a month or so ago and I've been using it exclusively since. I was assured by Mares rep. that they (Mares) were going to support it and not discontinue it.

I really like my Viper.

Jeremy

 

[runamonk]

I have the TUSA 130 and it's a great reg. You won't be disappointed at all. I do wish I had gotten the swivel for the hose but that's a minor issue. Other than that it's been a great reg so far.

 

[mike_s]

I have the TUSA 130 and it's a great reg. You won't be disappointed at all. I do wish I had gotten the swivel for the hose but that's a minor issue. Other than that it's been a great reg so far.

I had the swivel on my Tusa RS-240. It came with it by default. The only difference in the 240 and the 230 is the swivel and a few extra bucks. The reason I point this out is that when you put 135psi of intermediate pressure to the 2nd stage, the joint in the swivel "tightens up" and it will no longer swivel unless you hold onto the hose and move it manually. So in my opinion, it wasn't as much use as I thought it would be and operated just like a "stiff hose" would on any other regulator.

for what it's worth... I hope my experience with that helps with deciding on spending the money to buy the swivel you might want.

 

[IlikeItwetPls]

I have the Tusa RS-230, and the Dacor Viper Metal. The Tusa breaths better to me than the Dacor.