Why Salvo Regulators?

[foglesre]

So I'm looking to buy a set of regulators for some introductory tech diving. I see very good reviews of these regulators coming out of Taiwan--Salvo, Oxycheq, Sea Elite, Scubamax, etc.

So why would one buy Salvo regulators versus say the Sea Elite regulators. The Salvo SR3/SRX combo runs about $380 each. The comparable Sea Elite Tek X06 regulators are at about $250 each. So is there any justification for buying the Salvos for an extra $130 each?

Alternatively I could convert my Oceanic CDX over to DIN and purchase another similar for a more economic setup...

Bob

 

[digital_steve]

I've got the SR2 and it's a pretty solid 1st
I'd recommend it

 

[skdvr]

I was thinking the same as the OP. I was actually just looking at the Salvo SR3/SRX and was wondering why I would buy one of them instead of the Scubamax RG-1008/XR2002. I already have one of the scubamax regs and I was just wondering what the difference was between it and the Salvo SR3.

Phil

 

[battles2a5]

I have the Sea Elite XO6 and the only difference between it and the Salvo SR3/SRX is the face plate on the second stage. Diver's Supply is running a special on them for $200 right now. The route great for doubles. The only reason I would go w/ Salvo is if you do not have a local dealer. Salvo has great customer service and they also sell parts kits. I have a local Diver's Supply that has always been great to me so I am happy w/ my regs.

The Scubamax RG-1008/XR2002 are the same as the older Salvo regs (SR2, older second stage) that is the same as TDL, Oxycheq, DR, etc. All are fine regs.

Edit- Acutally, I think I misspoke. It looks like the 1008 is the same first stage as the SR3/X06 but the second stage is the older model. And it looks like you might be able to get parts kits on divesports.com as well.

 

[skdvr]

You can get the service kits from Divesports.com for the Scuba Max regs...

So there really is no difference in them. I thought that was probably the case but I was not sure...

Thanks
Phil

 

[rakpix]

how does this set sr3 / srx compare to edge tech scuba's HOG (highly optimized gear) D1 first and D1 second stage?? i understand both have the same OEM in taiwan.

 

[fppf]

Salvo is out of business.