kheovnien
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Hi guys.
I'm new to the forum and diving (2 months, 20 dives). I'm PADI open water certified but plan on getting advanced and doing wreck diving. I live in Orange County, CA where the water is colder but not freezing. Looking to purchase my first regulator setup. I've narrowed my choices between the Edge Epic 2012 and Hog Zenith + D3. My research indicates that the HOG is built with better materials (less plastic/rubber) but they will both breath super easy and work well in most scenarios. What I haven't been able to find is a clear indication on the benefits of the Zenith vs the Epic 2012 or the D3 advantages over the Epic 1st stage. I don't have any plans to go any deeper than 130 ft (but comment if one is better than the other at certain depths) and I will be diving in 55F - 70F water on a usual basis. Looking for any direct experience or evidence of why I should jump to the Zenith or just get the "rec diver" epic 2012. Money is not a concern but recurring costs, servicing, durability, etc. is useful. Any help or redirection is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
I'm new to the forum and diving (2 months, 20 dives). I'm PADI open water certified but plan on getting advanced and doing wreck diving. I live in Orange County, CA where the water is colder but not freezing. Looking to purchase my first regulator setup. I've narrowed my choices between the Edge Epic 2012 and Hog Zenith + D3. My research indicates that the HOG is built with better materials (less plastic/rubber) but they will both breath super easy and work well in most scenarios. What I haven't been able to find is a clear indication on the benefits of the Zenith vs the Epic 2012 or the D3 advantages over the Epic 1st stage. I don't have any plans to go any deeper than 130 ft (but comment if one is better than the other at certain depths) and I will be diving in 55F - 70F water on a usual basis. Looking for any direct experience or evidence of why I should jump to the Zenith or just get the "rec diver" epic 2012. Money is not a concern but recurring costs, servicing, durability, etc. is useful. Any help or redirection is greatly appreciated!
Thanks