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I agree, that sounds like an uneducated guess! :)

Obviously you have not dove with Ikelite stobes in sandy conditions. The battery lever/clamp release gets PACKED with sand and needs to be very carefully rinsed without flooding the battery pack. And you can only clean the battery pack when it's detached. Horrible design. I used them for about...

That's a good answer. A lot of the time people will take a dry suit class first using a rented dry suit. Taking a class and learning about them, getting input on the types, brands, and options is usually part of the class. Talking fit and comfort should be part of the class as well. There is a...

Huh. Are you taking a drysuit course? Talking to someone who knows what they are doing and can get you safely trained?

I bought my first 3D printer about a year ago and have had a lot of fun learning how to print, design, and make useful tools. This is my latest project. One of my common UW Camera configurations is to have a macro lens/port with two heavy diopters on a dual flip mount. This makes the rig front...

Quick question: How many dry suit dives have you done already?

Silicone seal are much more elastic than the old Latex seals. As such they generally stretch more while squeezing less. I used to cut latex seals all the time, but never had to with silicone. I would NOT cut it. Even a tiny nick in silicone can start a split. Instead see if there is a larger...

I shore dive constantly and don't have an issue. Liveaboard diving tends not to be sand. No reason to change batteries every dive. You should always be good for two.

KISS says 100 meters. Unless you don't like breathing you should believe them. The 1st stage is IP limited by that depth. You need to modify the regulator to exceed that depth. I don't know what other limits might apply. The JJ is a chunk. If you think that is portable, then you can go...

Yes, extremely lightly. No need to remove the oring each time unless it is dirty. This is what you to with all active orings, every single time.

The KISS Sidewinder/Spirit units have a max 100m depth limit. There may be modifications that allow it to go deeper, but deep is not the focus of this design. However not many units can match it for portability. I can't imagine traveling with a JJ.

I just had this issue a couple of months ago. I accidentally put a softer oring inside one of my 1st stage dins and it was popping when I first opened the valve. Seems like it might have burst eventually.

That is a real problem. Too soft orings can also result in leaks and failures. I have seen it before more than once. If you know it to be true then just fix it.

Clean your regulators DIN threads and the valve threads. Ideally use an ultrasonic cleaner on both. In between disassembly cleaning, use a brass wire brush to clean the threads every so often. I don't think thread lock should be needed unless the manufacturer suggests it. Seems like a good way...

Wow, Mr Last Word. Determined to twist my words. I will repeat, the Mk25 is a better regulator that many other models and not as good as a very few.

Just the opposite. You are trying to say that all regulators are the same and this is not so. There is an array of features and configuration that will appeal to a particular divers needs and preferences. Weight, size, # of ports, turrets, sealed, simple, serviceability, self service, long term...

Great. Enjoy your 1-ply toilet paper.

Yes, my point exactly. Things are not equivalent even if they perform the same basic role.

Every car on the market will get me to the grocery store. To say that a BMW i5 is better than Geo Metro is brand loyalty and bragging rights.

That is a very dismissive and inaccurate answer. Just not helpful as it adds no value to the OP. The Mk25 is better than many other 1st stages and perhaps not as good as a few.