Your favourite second stage and *why?

[NitroxSam]

I may just have to try a G260. I've got a 250V on my backup set that's pretty nice as well. How does a 260 compare to 250V? Would the 260 be a significant "upgrade"?

 

[buddhasummer]

I may just have to try a G260. I've got a 250V on my backup set that's pretty nice as well. How does a 260 compare to 250V? Would the 260 be a significant "upgrade"?

IMO no, not a significant upgrade at all. I've said it before, equally tuned if I had to throw a number at it I'd say the G260 is <10% better performance wise, closer to 5 than 10. I've owned many of both models.

 

[buddhasummer]

The G250V is an awesome second stage. I've built many many of them.

 

[NitroxSam]

Thanks. I will stick to what I've been using from pretty much "Day 1" of my diving adventures..lol. i will admit that I have toyed with the idea of getting an old double hose, just to mess around with. Must be a "Seahunt" hangover...lol

 

[buddhasummer]

Good move unless you've money to burn, not much more than a hair in it IMO.

 

[buddhasummer]

Not to belabour the point he says, not sure in a blind test I could pick one out from the other. I've made my point, I'll shut up now.

 

[NitroxSam]

Did you start out with 250's, then switch to 260's?

 

[lexvil]

G250

G260

D420

 

[buddhasummer]

C370

 

[buddhasummer]

Did you start out with 250's, then switch to 260's?

Not really a switch, I was diving G250s before the G260 came out.

FWIW I've owned over 10 G260s, sold them all but still have and dive G250s.