Used SP G250/MK10 vs New R295/MK2

[ozziworld]

I am looking for a back up set of regs and was considering the Scubapro R295/MK2 (around $214) from leisure pro.

I have used a G250 / MK10 for the last 21 years and can't say enough good things about it.

I was wondering if I would be better off looking for a used G250/MK10. I figure I can eventually hunt one down for about $120 plus the cost of having it checked out professionally.

Any opinions on this would be much appreciated.

 

[Fishpie]

Either would work very well.....for simple back-up dependability the Mk2.

Personally, for a reg that will sit around unused for long periods of time, I'd go for a diaphragm 1st stage like a Conshelf or Apeks XTX20.

 

[halocline]

If you are looking to save money, go for a used MK2/R190. That should be less than $100. The regs are so simple that there's very little risk in buying them used.

There are other choices too; another MK10 but with a G200B 2nd stage, very similar to the G250 but usually much cheaper, a late model MK5 with a 109 (metal case) 2nd stage, although the problem with that is you might end up putting your G250 in the closet.

 

[Packhorse]

Just remember that as soon as you use the "new regs" they become second hand.

I'd go for the G250 Mk10.

 

[mksmith713]

If you are looking to save money, go for a used MK2/R190. That should be less than $100. The regs are so simple that there's very little risk in buying them used.

There are other choices too; another MK10 but with a G200B 2nd stage, very similar to the G250 but usually much cheaper, a late model MK5 with a 109 (metal case) 2nd stage, although the problem with that is you might end up putting your G250 in the closet.

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