Yoke or Din?

[iflyprops]

I was actually thinking of converting my atomic to DIN and using a yoke adapter. However, the adapter is just creating another point of failure. Unless you plan on diving DIN nearly all of the time with yoke "sometimes" I cannot validate adding another thing to my dive bag (the adapter).

 

[Boogie711]

I was actually thinking of converting my atomic to DIN and using a yoke adapter. However, the adapter is just creating another point of failure. Unless you plan on diving DIN nearly all of the time with yoke "sometimes" I cannot validate adding another thing to my dive bag (the adapter).

I would argue that sometimes diving Yoke with an adapter is a lot more secure than ALWAYS diving yoke. You have to love a nice, sturdy, low-profile DIN connection.

And besides, on my Apeks, it takes me about 60 seconds to swap out a yoke for a DIN connection.

 

[iflyprops]

And besides, on my Apeks, it takes me about 60 seconds to swap out a yoke for a DIN connection.

Wow that is impressive...maybe I need an Apeks

 

[Boogie711]

Oh yeah - dirt simple. One larger set of pliers or vice grips, to get at the nut around the yoke arms. Untwist nut. Pull off yoke. Screw in DIN, using 6mm Allen Key (or 5/16) to tighten it rest of way.

Done.

Just be sure to hang unto the O-Ring at the bottom of the yoke connection (the one inside) - they can be easy to lose, but conversely, real simple to replace too.

 

[ScubaWim]

I have rented both DIN and Yoke. For me DIN seems like the more sturdy one and seems to connect much better hence I would go for DIN.

 

[SubMariner]

Oh yeah - dirt simple. One larger set of pliers or vice grips, to get at the nut around the yoke arms. Untwist nut. Pull off yoke. Screw in DIN, using 6mm Allen Key (or 5/16) to tighten it rest of way.

Done.

Just be sure to hang unto the O-Ring at the bottom of the yoke connection (the one inside) - they can be easy to lose, but conversely, real simple to replace too.

As Boogie said, it's fairly easy to do. My regs are DIN since I use HP steels. However, on holiday it's hard to find DINs, so I switch the first stage out to Yoke for vacations, then switch it back to DIN when I return. Beats using the din-to-yoke adaptor which adds height behind your head.

And if you aren't comfortable doing the switch yourself, just take it to your LDS and have them do it. No biggie.

 

[docmartin]

i did have an adapter fail last year. not a big deal but annoying. also, apart from sticking out my adapter was very heavy. i don't use an adapter anymore but rather do as suggested i.e. i just swap my din connection for the yoke when i go on vacation.

 

[GoBlue!]

I debated this for a long time before just purchasing my ATX200 regs. I elected to go yoke, as just about all the diving I'll be doing over the next couple years is going to be travel/rental in Caribbean/Mexico. When I purchase my own tanks, I'm going to convert all to DIN & keep the yoke to swap out for vacations.

Thought about getting DIN & getting a DIN-to-yoke adaptor, but heard enough stories of it making the connection slamming people in the back of the head. Unfortunately, I didn't have an adaptor to try locally before I bought, so I don't know if it would have been an issue FOR ME or not.

Jim

 

[gjw]

I prefer the DIN adaptors and use my DIN 1st stages when ever possible. Many places I've been diving do have the odd tank with a DIN vale or a few of the ones where the inserts can be removed to convert them from Int. to DIN. If on the rare occasion I need to use my yoke (Int.) to DIN adaptor, I mount it so the 1st stage points away from my head, so I do not bang my head. Using this setup I would pass on a wreck dive, as the 1st stage is somewhat exposed.
If you are considering cave or technical diving in the near future, go for the DIN version.


;-> gjw

 

[Hal]

Decided to go w/ yoke for now, mainly because I anticipate most of my diving for the next year or so will be in the U.S. or the Caribbean where yoke seems to be the norm (given that I plan to rent tanks for the forseeable future). Nice to know that I can switch over to din without much hassle.

Thanks for the views.

Hal