Scubapro

[diver101]

What does everyone think about Scubapro regs? I personally use one and love it, I also us an Atomic B1 and love it as much as the Scubapro. What do you all think?

[5615mike]

Can you sayyy.............."search function"

[diver101]

Can you sayyy.............."search function"

I dont understand what you mean by this.

[Warren_L]

I think he means that this topic has been covered in some detail in the past.

Nevertheless, I have an MK25 and love it too. I am a little leery about it in extremely cold water, though.

[pkmaven]

Scubapro is an excellent line. It is one of many quality dive equipment lines. While diver's purchases are their own business and how they use and maintain their equipment has everything to do with their experience, there is noone who can say that any particular line is not as good as another. Most dive companies do not make the bulk of the product they sell, which is why so much stuff resembles so much stuff. Dacor, Atmos, Apeks, and all the lines sold under the international "Aqualung" company, are all good lines. Some lines, like Scubapro, walk a fine line between fair trade and price fixing, both illegal in the U.S. Their dealers do not discount the product or sell it online for fear of losing the line. America is a big country with many dealers who sell diving equipment. Some dealers will sell you a product for less. That does not mean the product is not as good as the one which sells for full msrp. P.

[ElectricZombie]

ScubaPro makes a great reg. I have 3 of their 1st stages and 5 or so 2nd stages. Zero problems.

[firediver293]

I think he means that this topic has been covered in some detail in the past.

Nevertheless, I have an MK25 and love it too. I am a little leery about it in extremely cold water, though.

I also use MK25/G250 and MK25/G200 regs. I haven't done any cold water/ice diving, but plan too this next year (after training). Can you share with me your concerns about the MK25 in cold water? What is your opinion on other Scubapro products (G250, S600, etc.) for cold water diving? Want to make sure they don't freeze up.

I have read about every thread regarding SP regs but haven't found much regarding cold water diving.

Thanks in advance

[gfisher4792]

I also use MK25/G250 and MK25/G200 regs. I haven't done any cold water/ice diving, but plan too this next year (after training). Can you share with me your concerns about the MK25 in cold water? What is your opinion on other Scubapro products (G250, S600, etc.) for cold water diving? Want to make sure they don't freeze up.

I have read about every thread regarding SP regs but haven't found much regarding cold water diving.

Thanks in advance

I'm no expert by any means, but in general, the concerns stem from the fact that the mk25 is a piston reg, where the internals are exposed to the water (as opposed to the MK16, which is a diaphragm/environmentally sealed reg). Regardless of SP's TIS, AF, etc., there are concerns that mixing HP compressed air/reg mechanisms and frigid water can lead to freeze up. Do some more searches, as this subject has come up on a regular basis, with Apeks regs seeming to be the favored among cold water usage. If I have any of this wrong, definitely correct me.

[gfisher4792]

Useful thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/t26616.html

BTW, I have a MK25/G250HP setup and I happen to love it.

[hex92]

I have two Scubapro setups that I am very happy with.

Mk16 R380. On my pony tank. This was my primary reg until I upgraded last year to the....

Mk18 G250. The Mk18 is just like the 16 but it has a swivel. I love the G250 although it breathes a little wet in the head down position. I also use the Air II for my octo.