For Sale VDH Argonaut Kraken Double Hose Regulator

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Scuba-Lad

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So I'm pretty much exclusively diving Tec these days, and as a result my Kraken doesn't get the use it deserves, so perhaps time for it to find a new home, as much as I'll miss it. The photos show most, if not all of what I have with it, but as a summary:

Argonaut Kraken with SN: AK17-004
Argonaut second stage (octopus) with original VDH red hose.
Stainless steel hose clamps
Stainless steel hose weights (not really adding to the overall weight of the reg)
Argonaut DSV Service Kit
Original Kraken SPG (PSI)
Original Users Manual & associated documents
Assorted spare parts including high pressure seats, levers, o rings, original hose clips etc.
What I believe is an inflator hose cover - original Argonaut (unused)

I haven't dove the reg in the ocean for quite a while, however, I have pool tested it recently to confirm it's fully working (and to have one last dive on it!). Would recommend a full service for peace of mind (as with all used gear). Jerry at DiverdownDH can service these if you're not confident yourself (which is who originally serviced it for me when I purchased it) - though honestly knowing what I know these days, they are very serviceable - probably more so than my Apeks! Louis is also very forthcoming with info, and active on these forums. I'd highly recommend Jerry if you aren't confident - he's a great guy.

I've owned the reg for about 4 years now - I'm not the original owner, but I do have some correspondence from Bryan at VDH regarding the original owner, as we were curious how it had made it's way over here.

I don't really know what these are worth, so I hope admins are ok with me posting on here without a price. Please note that I live in Bali, Indonesia, and I realise this forum is predominantly US based - though we have a lot of options for shipping, or perhaps someone visiting from the states that might lend a hand etc. (the latter has proven useful in the past).

I'm fairly active on the forums so feel free to have a chat if you're interested.

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Which first stage do you have thanks
 
It's an Argonaut Kraken ?
I think I can guess what Happy has been getting at — but his question only is valid in case it was modified to fit other internals (the can is only used for show, with DAAM/RAM/PRAM internals; I think someone had something like that posted on the board, aka “ship of theseus“)
There’s also the pheonix 1st stage mod from VDH and designed by Luis H, but I believe that was the actual basis to develop the Argonaut
 

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