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View Poll Results: Who makes better regs?

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  • MARES

    20 43.48%
  • OCEANIC

    26 56.52%
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Thread: MARES VS OCEANIC! Who makes better regs?

 


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    MARES VS OCEANIC! Who makes better regs?

    Who is a better over-all reg maker? Take all factors into consideration like customer support and service etc.

    :popcorn:

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    Strictly a matter of personal preference.
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    Why do you post these threads?

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    best?

    Quote Originally Posted by SeaHound View Post
    Who is a better over-all reg maker? Take all factors into consideration like customer support and service etc.

    :popcorn:
    I think that both are equally good,service factor i would have to go with Oceanic.
    If i lived in europe it would be the other way around

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    Who makes a better 600cc sport bike? Honda or Kawasaki? My point is that both dive gear companies make excellent products. I am an owner of several Mares regs, but Oceanic also makes fine regulators. Personally, I like Mares Proton Metal second stages for my diving, but that is strictly my opinion.

    I would make certain that you have a skilled technician who services your gear. Parts changers are simple to find, skilled technicians are much rarer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hokie_diver View Post
    Why do you post these threads?
    ...maybe it's because 'a thread / poll a day keeps the doctor away' ?

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    Nice change from the usual Scubapro vs. Apeks thread, I guess...
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    There is a saying "there is not such thing as a stupid question". I think I found the exception.

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    I prefer Mares but that's just personal preference.

    Have a look at this link 101 Dive World Records

    101 divers breathed off a standard MR22 for 40 minutes at 1.4 metres. Then to top it 25 divers went to 40 metres for 10 minutes, not bad performance at all.

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    Which is better overall FORD or CHEVY? Take all factors into consideration like customer support and service etc.

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