View Full Version : Comment before i buy tomorrow !
Dxtreme
January 23rd, 2003, 05:36 PM
1) Mares Syncro Power Tech BC
2) ScubaPro MK 25/ S600
3) Oceanic DataMax Pro Plus 2
4) COmpas for the Computer above
5) ScubaPro R180 Octopus
6) Case for the Reg
Brand New all for $1170
This is going to be my first setup and i plan to dive a lot this Summer.
Please let me know.
Should i get Scubapro R380 Octo instead of the R 180 Octo ??
Scubaroo
January 23rd, 2003, 05:42 PM
Is that a wristmount or console computer?
Rush
January 23rd, 2003, 05:57 PM
Dxtreme,
I use a Scubapro MK 25 / S600, and it is one of the best breathing regs that I have ever used. You've made a great choice with this reg.
I use an Oceanic Sidescan compass, which I use on a wrist-mount, and have been happy with it, too.
I can't tell you anything about the other equipment, as I have no experience with those items.
FLL Diver
January 23rd, 2003, 05:59 PM
What - no BP/wings?
What are you thinking? :D
Marc :jester:
MechDiver
January 23rd, 2003, 06:45 PM
FLL Diver once bubbled...
What - no BP/wings?
What are you thinking? :D
Marc :jester:
He crossposted. There is another thread.
Sorry :upset:
leadweight
January 23rd, 2003, 08:39 PM
Scubapro regulators are great.
I think you mean R 190, not R 180. For an octopus an R 190 is fine, the R 380 is a high performance second stage. Save your money.
Instruments:
The Datamax Pro with a compass will make for a bulky console. A wrist mount Versa Pro with a separate analog SPG has a lower MSRP and work just fine (might not cost less than what you are paying. Get a wrist mount compass later, unless you know how to use one now.
BC:
I am not familiar with the one that you have chosen. Ask your dealer if he has a Mares Jubilee. I have never laid eyes on one, but it looks like a really fine BC to me. OTOH, if the Mares fits well, that counts for a lot.
Overall, for the money, you are getting a lot of gear. My tastes are different, but we are different people.
Dxtreme
January 23rd, 2003, 08:45 PM
I plan to do warm water / summer/fall diving / tropical
the reg case is actually thrown for free . I dont have to pay for it.
Yeah i probarbly pay the extra $ 20 for the R380 Octo
THe whole setup (brand New) costs me $1170
cstreu1026
January 23rd, 2003, 10:28 PM
Sounds like a good deal. I paid a little under $500 for just the Mk25/S600. I agree that if you get a chance to check out the Jubilee then do so. I looked at one testerday and it is a very nice piece and will be a breeze to pack for trips as it folds almost completely flat...or atleast as close as you can get with a BC. Also, I have heard some complaints that the Syncro Power Tech is kinda heavy which might be something to consider. I am not real familar with the Oceanic computers, but they are very similiar if not the same to Aeris and they tend to be more liberal than most. As long as you don't dive to the limits you should be ok though.
Jonathan
January 23rd, 2003, 10:32 PM
the R380 octopus is not as tuned as the R380 normal second stage plus comes with a natty yellow front panel! It's also smaller so I think if you are only paying $20 extra I think that is a good option.
Good regs, can't comment on the other stuff - good price too for all that stuff.
Jonathan
