Narrow regs down to atomics b2 or hogs . Any opinions?

[Hatul]

The Atomics have a couple of irritating issues: 1. the pesky 2nd stage seat saver - makes soaking problematic
2. has no manual predive switch - so when you take the reg out of your mouth in the ocean sometimes you can get annoying big free flows and the 2nd stage adjustment is hard to turn and does not do much

On the other hand the two year service interval is nice.

Adam

 

[eelnoraa]

What about a din/yoke adaptor ? Any thoughts? I have never use one on a din.

I don't like Yoke to Din adaptor. For my setup, my head will hit the first stage. I will buy Yoke if most of my diving will be with Yoke, ie. rental tanks, vacations. I will buy Din if I have my own tank with Din valves.

Atomic 2nd stage has seat saver design, so you should not soak the 2nd stage while it is not pressurize. This I agree. As for no pre-dive/dive venturi switch, Atomic set this automatically depend on depth. It actually works pretty well for primary. For octo, it could be an issue. I have both Atomic and HOG 2nd. Never had issue with Atomic nor HOG free flow. Both breath the same to me.

Atomic B2 vs HOG really isn't a fair comparison if you consider their price point. I will go with HOG for sure. But between Z2 and HOG, I will have harder time decide. I like both. Atomic may wins with their bi-annual service internval.

 

[Kern]

I like both. Atomic may wins with their bi-annual service internval.

Hog regs also have a biannual service interval.

 

[Kern]

What about a din/yoke adaptor ? Any thoughts? I have never use one on a din.

You know, it's almost as quick & easy to exchange a DIN fitting for a yoke fitting, as it is to spin on a Din to yoke adaptor.

 

[kc33]

Thanks for the opinions . I am going with the Hogs and I will let everyone know how I like them. The way I see it if I don't like them I don't a large amount of money tied up in them and can move them on to someone else easy enough due to good reviews about the hogs. Thanks everyone.

 

[eelnoraa]

Hog regs also have a biannual service interval.

That is good to know. I am seeing my double setup to be HOG now.

 

[Garth]

Yeah if your not happy I'd buy the hog for the right price.

 

[BB1]

HOG's for sure!

I have a bunch of them now for singles, doubles, sidemount and deco. All good!!

 

[Aqua-Andy]

If you really want yoke there is always the Edge Epic, another option is Mike at Dive rite in scuba has posted before he had yoke kits that would work with the D1 regs. Dive Right In Scuba | Plainfield scuba diving lessons and scuba equipment. We also provide scuba certification for the Chicago area.

 

[NCadiver]

How long do you have to wait until your actually happy? Because when you are dealing with your yoke primary and octo, I'll be diving doubles, two stage bottles and gauges. And I will be servicing my own gear for the same price. But if you want to pay lots of money for equally made gear then your obvious choice is the atomics.

Right after you pay for them.
PS
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