Convert yoke to DIN or put yoke in the closet and buy new DIN

[Panulirus]

Was wondering what the general consenus is. My regulator is a Conshelf SE2 circa 1980's. It's always preformed well for me so I hate to part with it. Recently I decided to convert to HP steel 100's. Now I am faced with whether to put a DIN adapter on my current regulator or bite the bullet and invest in a new DIN regulator and keep the SE2 as a spare for rentals in the Carribean. I dive mostly 90 ft and above in warm water but occasionally below 100 ft. All of my local diving is Nitrox these days. Any advise/comments appreciated. If you think I shoud move on to a new reg let me know what would be a good choice. Also if I added the DIN adapter what would be my best course to convert back to yoke when on travel?

 

[Tom Winters]

Bite the bullet.
If you want to service your own regs and not have to scrounge for parts, pop for a Dive Rite or a Zeagle.

 

[fdog]

Try a couple of the new, high-end regulators (all of which are available off the shelf as DIN) first. As good as the Conshelf was in it's day, I bet you'll be convinced to relegate it to duty as a spare.

All the best, James

 

[Bob3]

You can convert the critter for around $45 +/-, but fdog is right, may as well treat yourself to a new reg.
For the best bang for the buck I'd be inclined to recommend an Apeks TX50/DS4, nice performing reg & Apeks parts are available if you know where to look.

 

[Panulirus]

Thanks guys, you've opened my mind and my wallet.