Please Comment on my first Setup. Plan to buy tomorrow !

[Dxtreme]

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 ??

What about the new ScubaPro second stage the X650 ??? should i get the X650 or the S600 ??

[MechDiver]

Dxtreme once bubbled...
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

1) Sigh
2) Very good choice
3) I would buy wrist mount, I don't like consoles
4) Wrist mount
5) I would necklace a G250. Low perf regs are only good for deco tanks
6) waste of money

There ya go.

MD

[cyklon_300]

You'll have no use for it, I received one as a gift and it's never been out of the box...

Agree with the suggestion for wrist mounts....

[Rush]

Dxtreme,

I posted my input on your other thread, but wanted to add this:

While working on my DM training, I use a Scubapro R190 octopus, but it frequently free-flows, so if I had to do it all over again, I would spend a little more for a better octopus.

[DiveTub]

1 will do the job with no problems, but I prefer BP and wings
2 Top of the line Reg will never leave you wanting for gas
3 Hmm not my first choice but will do the job
4 Prefer Wrist mount than consoles
5 No worries on that piece of kit
6 why ?

Overall looks like a tasty package for the price, do you have a tank to go along with it ?

[MechDiver]

Rush once bubbled...
Dxtreme,

I posted my input on your other thread, but wanted to add this:

While working on my DM training, I use a Scubapro R190 octopus, but it frequently free-flows, so if I had to do it all over again, I would spend a little more for a better octopus.

It should be somewhat difficult to get an R190 to ff. The more performance, the easier a reg will flow, so going "up" would make it more likely, not less. If the 190 is giving you problems, it most likely needs servicing.

MD

[AzAtty]

My thoughts:

1. Tell us what kind of diving you plan to do, and that will help with recommendations.
2. Mk25/S600 is great. X650 = Darth Vader Designs, Inc.
3. Uncle Pug says computers rot your brain. I use a wrist-mount Suunto in gauge mode.
4. Compass: Suunto SK-7 wristmount. Great compass.
5. R190 is an O.K. backup. You can spend the money to get a higher-end backup if you like.
6. Kinda indifferent on the case.

[Dxtreme]

I plan to do warm water / summer/fall diving


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


I know about the MAres syncro power tech but i dont want to spend $500 for a BP/WINGS setup !

[ElectricZombie]

Dxtreme,

Hey, are you the same guy that sent me several PMs asking questions about a DIR setup as your first set of gear?

What happened? You did a complete 180.

Don't be fooled by the local dive shop, do it right the first time.

I would personally reconsider my gear selection if I were you. Check out the BP one more time before making a final decision.


1) Bad idea. You can do a lot better.
2) Great choice.
3) If you get a computer, get a wrist mount.
4) Wrist mount compass
5) R190 or R380
6) Waste of money

[Rush]

I have to agree with ElectricZombie; since learning about DIR, I wish I would have done it right the first time. Too bad for me that DIR wasn't around when I started diving. If only I had purchased BP and Wings years ago.....it would have saved me from having bought a jacket BC, then a bondage wing BC and IQ pack.