Hey Opossum,
Personally I feel you can't go wrong with an Atomic regulator. I know they aren't cheap but here is an important thing to remember: Atomic's regulators are all based on the same design the only difference from one model to the next is the material used: either marine grade brass or titanium.
I personally dive an Atomic B2 with swivel. All Atomic's regulators breathe very easily and very rarely need maintenance. They will go about twice as long as other regulators before needing to be serviced.
I also recommend Atomic's SSI alternate air source as well. Overall, even while they are expensive I just think Atomic's regulators are top notch for any diver: beginner or expert - novice or pro.
If you just really don't want to spend that kind of money on a regulator then check out the Genesis GS2000. I personally don't think there is a better performing unit for the price. Check out www.diveworld.us and give them a call and talk with Gregg. He is a personal friend and not only an expert on scuba equipment but will give you a very good deal on either an Atomic or Genesis unit.
**EDIT** I noticed Dive World's site is down for maintenance. The number there is [SIZE=-1](724) 225-1819.[/SIZE]
Personally I feel you can't go wrong with an Atomic regulator. I know they aren't cheap but here is an important thing to remember: Atomic's regulators are all based on the same design the only difference from one model to the next is the material used: either marine grade brass or titanium.
I personally dive an Atomic B2 with swivel. All Atomic's regulators breathe very easily and very rarely need maintenance. They will go about twice as long as other regulators before needing to be serviced.
I also recommend Atomic's SSI alternate air source as well. Overall, even while they are expensive I just think Atomic's regulators are top notch for any diver: beginner or expert - novice or pro.
If you just really don't want to spend that kind of money on a regulator then check out the Genesis GS2000. I personally don't think there is a better performing unit for the price. Check out www.diveworld.us and give them a call and talk with Gregg. He is a personal friend and not only an expert on scuba equipment but will give you a very good deal on either an Atomic or Genesis unit.
**EDIT** I noticed Dive World's site is down for maintenance. The number there is [SIZE=-1](724) 225-1819.[/SIZE]