drk5036
Contributor
Hi Guys,
I'm looking to put together my first open water diving kit. An important detail of this is that I currently live in Japan, which makes the process of putting the kit together a little bit difficult, as I have to somehow get them here. I'm currently trying to decide whether I should buy my regs from Deep 6 (signature) or DGX (Dive Rite). The plus of ordering from DGX is I can get free international shipping. Ordering from Deep 6 I'd likely have to order to a friend or family's place and pick them up when I head back for the holidays. I've batted it around this decision a lot. I'll also be buying a BP/W setup, where I'll either go Deep 6 or DGX to match where I purchase the regs from.
Deep 6:
+currently the "popular" option, with a lot of people saying they're the best breathing regs.
+I like the 20 lbs wing option that comes with there BP/W
-I'd have to pay for shipping, which means I have to wait to get it (not really a huge deal, not planning on diving until winter vacation anyway)
-I'd have to arrange the servicing to be done at a time when I'm in the US
-no option for flex hoses, and I'd have to install a pivot joint myself if I want to go 40 inch primary donate
-don't currently have DIN first stages available (since I do mostly travel diving, likely not an issue really)
Dive Rite:
+a more "traditional" brand with a longer history
+seems to be popular with tech divers?
+I like the DGX streamlined setup, which includes flex hoses and the 40 inch primary donate setup at the time of ordering
+maybe I can get them serviced in Japan?
-maybe not as good of a breather as the Deep 6?
In general, the cost between the two isn't much. I think the Deep 6 BP/W setup is slightly more expensive than the DGX travel option, but it's basically a wash as far as I can tell.
Does anyone have any advice for me towards making this decision? Thanks for your help!
I'm looking to put together my first open water diving kit. An important detail of this is that I currently live in Japan, which makes the process of putting the kit together a little bit difficult, as I have to somehow get them here. I'm currently trying to decide whether I should buy my regs from Deep 6 (signature) or DGX (Dive Rite). The plus of ordering from DGX is I can get free international shipping. Ordering from Deep 6 I'd likely have to order to a friend or family's place and pick them up when I head back for the holidays. I've batted it around this decision a lot. I'll also be buying a BP/W setup, where I'll either go Deep 6 or DGX to match where I purchase the regs from.
Deep 6:
+currently the "popular" option, with a lot of people saying they're the best breathing regs.
+I like the 20 lbs wing option that comes with there BP/W
-I'd have to pay for shipping, which means I have to wait to get it (not really a huge deal, not planning on diving until winter vacation anyway)
-I'd have to arrange the servicing to be done at a time when I'm in the US
-no option for flex hoses, and I'd have to install a pivot joint myself if I want to go 40 inch primary donate
-don't currently have DIN first stages available (since I do mostly travel diving, likely not an issue really)
Dive Rite:
+a more "traditional" brand with a longer history
+seems to be popular with tech divers?
+I like the DGX streamlined setup, which includes flex hoses and the 40 inch primary donate setup at the time of ordering
+maybe I can get them serviced in Japan?
-maybe not as good of a breather as the Deep 6?
In general, the cost between the two isn't much. I think the Deep 6 BP/W setup is slightly more expensive than the DGX travel option, but it's basically a wash as far as I can tell.
Does anyone have any advice for me towards making this decision? Thanks for your help!
