Hi, I was just wondering if theres a noticeable difference between the two. It says improves cold water performance by 30%, is this actually true? I will be diving locally in fresh water, temps in the early season can be a few degrees above zero. Is it worth it to spend the extra $80? Thanks!
Mk17 vs Mk17 EVO
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AJ
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If it gives you a better feeling, go for it. My experience is that freezing has more likely to do with operator error than with equipment issues.
SP had to do something to spur new sales. It has been around since 2006. They keep going and going. Now they can discontinue it, stop support, and force new model purchases...
halocline
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The MK17 has a stellar cold water reputation. I have no idea what the "evo" means, but it suspiciously sounds like a solution in search of a problem.
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I'm not sure about the extra $80, the EVO is the new model, SP only produces that MK17 now, unless you're seeing the option to buy either or from someone who still has the older version.
I'd say the most significant change is the angle of the ports, hoses route a bit differently now.
lol oh the big evil SP, we hate them!
It's just an improvement to make it even more tolerant to colder water, just to the body, it is still the same reg internally/mechanically, nothing to worry about.
Apparently $80.00
I have been diving 25+ years, and 90+% of it and 95% of my wife's diving years has been on ScubaPro regs. MK-2,3,5,10,10+,15,17, & 20 firsts, and 109/156/g250/g250graphite/g250v, g200/g200b, G250hp, Pilot/Air1/D300/350/400, s600, 080HP, & Air2 (all except the first generation), seconds to name the various stages I own, and multiples of many.
I am impressed with what they used to be as a company....
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The Evo is prettier.
According to ScubaPro...the Evo is "more compact"...
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