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Captndan · Jun 6, 2006

i just got certified a few months ago and want to start buying my own stuff. i tried the dacor viper set from my instructor and was sold on that until i read the recent discussion about it on here. im still in college so i need to go as cheap as possible without buying a piece of trash. any suggestions?

Zak OHara · Jun 6, 2006

There is nothing wrong with the Viper regulator. It is manufactured by Mares under Dacor brand. Many of the concerns by members on the board have been re: Old Dacor regulators, that were not manufactured by Mares. This reg uses all components by Mares, and will continued to be supported indefinitely. If you like the reg and how it breathes, you should have no qualms about purchasing it. Especially if it fits your budget. If you are more comfortable with purchasing a different brand, an excellent choice would be the Mares MR12 Rebel regulator. Can be found for anywhere between $199 - $249. I hope this helps.

alo100 · Jun 6, 2006

How about Tusa RS-460 it's the same as Scubapro Mk16 only with a lower price and different covers. http://74.52.40.173/showthread.php?t=140055

Or if you like, here are other choices:
http://www.scubadiving.com/gear/regulators/2005's_best_new_breathers/2/

You can also search around here in this forum....

plwtwo · Jun 6, 2006

A Viper is good and cheap....and reliable...can breathe either way....as long as you don't mind a wet breathing reg...

shark.byte.usa · Jun 6, 2006

Zeagle Envoy $194-255 online.

"Score: 20 out of a possible 20" -Scuba Lab
"Zeagle´s redesigned Envoy was the only reg in its price class to earn perfect simulator scores, even at the most demanding RMV/ depth. It also delivered far and away the best in-water performance. An easy breather in all positions and extremely dry, the Envoy has a forceful purge and a dive/ pre dive lever that is very effective in controlling surface free flows. . The Envoy offers the best warranty in its price group" -Scuba Lab

I dive the Envoy Deluxe [like $30 more] and love it.

mike_s · Jun 6, 2006

One of the things that worries me with Dacor is parts availability. Several years ago they quit support/delivery of re-build kits for Dacor regulators after Mares bought them. This made many current and potential Dacor customers very furious with the company. You can search on Dacor and find many threads about this.

It was enough to make me cautious about buying them.

It appears that Zak is part of Mares. Maybe he can comment or provide additional information about this issue and whether or not it's been resolved.

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