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H2Andy
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well, we're talking new
trying to make all other things but brand as equal as possible
trying to make all other things but brand as equal as possible
Which Brand Makes "Top-Notch" Regulators?
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lamont... great point, as the sherwood i was using was a rental, it was the last time i ever used rental gear, and yes the new i would assume, would work better!! i did borrow an atomic two weekends ago (brand new) and was suprised how smooth it breathed, thats a hole differant story though!! just caught the part of talking of new only andy sorry!!lamont:
aquaoren
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My Mares Abyss breathes better than my Apeks DS4/TX50 & ATX50.
The Abyss is much older and hasn't been serviced for ages, still better.
Since Andy doesn't consider Mares to be able to make "Top-Notch" regs, I'd guess that I'll have to go and hide now.
Regardless that there is only 1 other reg that was ever deeper than the Mares Abyss.
The Abyss is much older and hasn't been serviced for ages, still better.
Since Andy doesn't consider Mares to be able to make "Top-Notch" regs, I'd guess that I'll have to go and hide now.
Regardless that there is only 1 other reg that was ever deeper than the Mares Abyss. 
The biggest question is how would you define top-notch?
Almost every manufacturer has defects, recalls and failed products, not to mention that companies are changing management or sold, sometimes the customers falls between the chairs.
I think these days, its mostly good maintenace that will leave you with a good product rather than judging by brand names.
I could have said that Zeagle suck just because my regulator was giving me a hard time in the begining, however, when I contacted Zeagle they were more than happy to help, adjust and do a checkup on their product, in my opinion this is what makes them top notch, they didn't loose me as a customer because they had the best intentions of helping me to resolve the problem, I would consider another Zeagle in my future just because of that.
Almost every manufacturer has defects, recalls and failed products, not to mention that companies are changing management or sold, sometimes the customers falls between the chairs.
I think these days, its mostly good maintenace that will leave you with a good product rather than judging by brand names.
I could have said that Zeagle suck just because my regulator was giving me a hard time in the begining, however, when I contacted Zeagle they were more than happy to help, adjust and do a checkup on their product, in my opinion this is what makes them top notch, they didn't loose me as a customer because they had the best intentions of helping me to resolve the problem, I would consider another Zeagle in my future just because of that.
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Does anyone factor in being able to get parts and service in a remote location? I have been told they can work on SP just about most places, unlike some of the other top popular regs.
Some divers who travel a lot, carry spare parts.
Some divers who travel a lot, carry spare parts.
aquaoren:Regardless that there is only 1 other reg that was ever deeper than the Mares Abyss.
Actually, there has been two (brands). The various Poseidons used by Nuno Gomes and, deepest of all, the Apeks (FSTs) used by Pascal Bernabe.
Crawl79
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I love my Zeagle Flathead that has about 20 dives on it but I dont have much to compare to as I had only dove with old scubapro regs before buying my own reg. Also, I think that my Atomic SS1 safe second breaths great and is a tough regulator although I dont have much to compare it too.
I would defien top notch as a reg that breathes well under any circumstance.
Most regs can be tuned to breathe super easy, but then they free flow in a current or have other problems.
A problem is that manufacturers need to come up with something new every year. This is why lots of regs feather some AMAZING new innovation....some "hyper flow venturi channel assist drive" with a "ruby and a diamand core" and "ultra space grade titanium". Whether this makes a big difference is questionable.
I used to have Aqualung, Mares (Abyss titanium) until I breathed a Scubapro G250. I was hooked and changed. Recently I bought a SP X650. Nice reg, not sure really if it breathes any better than my old beaten up G250, but certainly equal.
For years companies tried to reach SP performance. I think the Atomic guys were originally SP people that left the company (please correct me if I am wrong..)
But then again, are their piston regs as good in cold water as their or other's membrane regs?
To any new buyers out there, try not to get sucked into these new technology buzzwords and try different regulators in different price ranges to suit your kind of diving. By default many divers think their reg is the best, because usually they can only compare it to rental gear.
The general rule often applies. If you pay more, often you also get more. The exception to this rule is that sometimes you don't.
Most regs can be tuned to breathe super easy, but then they free flow in a current or have other problems.
A problem is that manufacturers need to come up with something new every year. This is why lots of regs feather some AMAZING new innovation....some "hyper flow venturi channel assist drive" with a "ruby and a diamand core" and "ultra space grade titanium". Whether this makes a big difference is questionable.
I used to have Aqualung, Mares (Abyss titanium) until I breathed a Scubapro G250. I was hooked and changed. Recently I bought a SP X650. Nice reg, not sure really if it breathes any better than my old beaten up G250, but certainly equal.
For years companies tried to reach SP performance. I think the Atomic guys were originally SP people that left the company (please correct me if I am wrong..)
But then again, are their piston regs as good in cold water as their or other's membrane regs?
To any new buyers out there, try not to get sucked into these new technology buzzwords and try different regulators in different price ranges to suit your kind of diving. By default many divers think their reg is the best, because usually they can only compare it to rental gear.
The general rule often applies. If you pay more, often you also get more. The exception to this rule is that sometimes you don't.
speaking of regs, I got a brand new one that seems to "stick". I had the shop look at it, and they confirm the interstage pressure and the cracking pressure are on target.
It just seems to stick a split second before releasing air. It feels as if it would be impossible to hyperventilate even if I wanted to do so.
Anybody have one of these? Suggestions.
I ain't gonnna name names of the manufacturer or line of regulators, just yet anyways.
It just seems to stick a split second before releasing air. It feels as if it would be impossible to hyperventilate even if I wanted to do so.
Anybody have one of these? Suggestions.
I ain't gonnna name names of the manufacturer or line of regulators, just yet anyways.
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