Your favourite second stage and *why?

[Ukmc]

1. G260
2. C370
3. T3

I wonder if there is a way to set this question up as a poll. It looks like G260 is ahead so far.

 

[buddhasummer]

G260, best second stage that mankind has achieved so far.

Because?

 

[buddhasummer]

1. G260
2. C370
3. T3

I wonder if there is a way to set this question up as a poll. It looks like G260 is ahead so far.

Too many possibilities for poll I think. Not looking for what's considered the "best", more what regs people like and why.

Maybe useful for those new to diving.

 

[buddhasummer]

For ease of servicing I'd choose the G260 over the C370 but on performance I'd list them as equal.

 

[Rayk]

Because?

Superb build quality, it is literally bulletproof. Super easy to tune, it has a large body which I find comfortable and it has a large diaphragm which I believe makes it breath smoother than other SP regs I tried. Also no tools needed to open it underwater if situation dictates.

Servicing it relatively easy, which I maybe lucky but all of mines well over required service interval but working like charm.

Addition to that I have little bit OCD so I have invested many of those so i am biased.

I know you don’t like the exhaust of G260 but perfection has achieved at the expense of bubbles getting stuck to your mask

 

[rhwestfall]

My regs are like having children (disclaimer - I only have one child). It is too hard (and not proper) to pick a favorite....

ScubaPro 109/156/G200b/G250 (many variants) - tuned right, just great breathers and simple

ScubaPro Pilot (converted)/Air1/D300/250/300/420 - amazing breathers

ScubaPro 108HP/R-series - robust simple, and can be tuned to be very good performers

My USD Double Hoses (updated with VDH components) - No bubbles in my face! They are good breathers if tuned and used correctly. And the "wow" factor from folks...

Poseidon Xstream - man do they provide air...

Argonaut Kraken - see above about other DH regs

ScubaPro s600 - nice compact and smooth.

I have a couple other seconds still untried (ScubaPro C-series) - likely to be appreciated

Tune them right, and you should like them all...

 

[buddhasummer]

Superb build quality, it is literally bulletproof. Super easy to tune, it has a large body which I find comfortable and it has a large diaphragm which I believe makes it breath smoother than other SP regs I tried. Also no tools needed to open it underwater if situation dictates.

Servicing it relatively easy, which I maybe lucky but all of mines well over required service interval but working like charm.

Addition to that I have little bit OCD so I have invested many of those so i am biased.

I know you don’t like the exhaust of G260 but perfection has achieved at the expense of bubbles getting stuck to your mask

Thanks for taking the time to elaborate. It's the "because" that has the greatest value.

 

[rhwestfall]

My favorite(s) just might be the next one(s) I try....

 

[buddhasummer]

My favorite(s) just might be the next one(s) I try....

Ooh ooh C370?

 

[rhwestfall]

Ooh ooh C370?

I have a few C-series to try (300/350/370).... Yeah, including the European only model which never caught on in the US (darn you @rsingler ).