what reg recomended

[drmobil2002]

I use Mares Proton Ice myself, but I have used the Mares Abyss and Apeks TX100 and all 3 work great. I think my Mares Proton Ice breathes a little easier than the other 2 at depths. I have had them all at 120' in 58 deg temps and they are all nice. Scuba Pro I heard is nice also, but you need to decide on which one is going to be the easiest to get serviced in your area.

 

[scubaculture]

I use the Mk25/S600

Best reg I have ever dived with, can't comment on the cold water diving as the coldest I have used it is 12 degrees centigrade. No problems at that temp at all.

Very comfortable, nice adjustments, all round great reg IMO

 

[jbichsel]

No problems with any of the regs mentioned so far.

My personal favorite, I have 2, is the Aqualung Legend LX.

Have had below 200' in low 40's(F) temp, still breaths like I'm on the surface.

Easy to maintain even on a boat, parts available anywhere.

 

[outlawaggie]

I use Mares Proton Ice myself, but I have used the Mares Abyss and Apeks TX100 and all 3 work great. I think my Mares Proton Ice breathes a little easier than the other 2 at depths. I have had them all at 120' in 58 deg temps and they are all nice. Scuba Pro I heard is nice also, but you need to decide on which one is going to be the easiest to get serviced in your area.

I dive the Proton Metal. It's also rated for cold water but is a little cheaper than the Ice. Scubatoys has it for $299. It is a GREAT reg. I've been down 90 feet withit and it breathed the same as at 9'. All in all i have been extremely pleased with it. It would be my recommendation but like has been said I'm sure you'll get a different opinion from everyone.

 

[scubanick]

which of these regs are ready for nitrox out of the box
and how much ....40% at least???

 

[outlawaggie]

which of these regs are ready for nitrox out of the box
and how much ....40% at least???

ALL regs are nitrox ready to 40%.

 

[outlawaggie]

which of these regs are ready for nitrox out of the box
and how much ....40% at least???

ALL regs are nitrox ready to 40% although some do not advertise it. The Proton Metal advertises it.

 

[rescuediver009]

who personally HAD one and disliked it

Is there a pun intended here?

 

[scubanick]

the reason i asked i seen some said nitrox ready up to 40%
making me think that other regs just used 21%

 

[scubatoys]

the reason i asked i seen some said nitrox ready up to 40%
making me think that other regs just used 21%

You will find a bunch of posts on that... it's basically a scam... you can use anything up to 40% is normally the accepted answer in the industry.