Atomic B2 vs Scubapro Mk25/A700
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CptTightPants21
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No experience with either reg. They are both high quality piston regs which isn't a problem in LA, but in NY I wanted a diaphragm.
A few links I found with a google search:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/371749-atomic-b2-vs-scubapro-mk25-s600.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/418273-advice-opinions-atomic-b2-vs-sp-mk25-a700.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/363576-atomic-b2-scuba-pro-mk25-600-a.html
Scuba Pro MK25/S600 vs Atomic B2
A few links I found with a google search:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/371749-atomic-b2-vs-scubapro-mk25-s600.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/418273-advice-opinions-atomic-b2-vs-sp-mk25-a700.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/363576-atomic-b2-scuba-pro-mk25-600-a.html
Scuba Pro MK25/S600 vs Atomic B2
eelnoraa
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I have used all 1st and 2nd stage combo. They are all as good as it gets for regulator. I will not comment on performance, but rather, on other logistic and "feel in hand" aspect
Between Scubapro and Atomic in general, I would say if you tent to travel aboard a lot, then SP maybe a better choice. For the a few dive destination I have been to, I recall see SP support more often than Atomic. So I guess if anything happen while you are aboard, you are more likely to get SP repair then Atomic.
Overall I do think Atomic has better craftsmanship. They feel better fit together. Atomic is also lighter in 2nd stage, but heavier in 1st stage. Atomic 1st stage sticks out just a little less than MK25, if 1st stage hitting head if your issue, you may find Atomic just a little better.
For single tank setup, I like Mk25 side ports better. The wider spreaded ports come out at about 180 degree. Atomic's wider spreaded ports come out at 120-150 degree. So MK25 is less lightly run hose into your wing/BC
For 2nd stage A700 vs B2. I do think A700 has more moisture in the air supply due to more metal and being brass. B2 feels dryer. But the issue the metal casing is that unless you are very careful person, you can dent the metal, make it look beat up.
If I have do it over again, I will probably not pick the above combos. For SP, I will go with either MK25/G260. For Atomic, I will go with Z2
Between Scubapro and Atomic in general, I would say if you tent to travel aboard a lot, then SP maybe a better choice. For the a few dive destination I have been to, I recall see SP support more often than Atomic. So I guess if anything happen while you are aboard, you are more likely to get SP repair then Atomic.
Overall I do think Atomic has better craftsmanship. They feel better fit together. Atomic is also lighter in 2nd stage, but heavier in 1st stage. Atomic 1st stage sticks out just a little less than MK25, if 1st stage hitting head if your issue, you may find Atomic just a little better.
For single tank setup, I like Mk25 side ports better. The wider spreaded ports come out at about 180 degree. Atomic's wider spreaded ports come out at 120-150 degree. So MK25 is less lightly run hose into your wing/BC
For 2nd stage A700 vs B2. I do think A700 has more moisture in the air supply due to more metal and being brass. B2 feels dryer. But the issue the metal casing is that unless you are very careful person, you can dent the metal, make it look beat up.
If I have do it over again, I will probably not pick the above combos. For SP, I will go with either MK25/G260. For Atomic, I will go with Z2
BobbyLama
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I was wondering how the Genesis Titanium Oz stacked up against those two regulators: ScubaPro Mk25/G260 or the Atomic titanium?
gopbroek
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I use a SP MK25 with an AA T2 second and I am very happy with it.
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Z2 is more of a comparison to the scubapro. Cheaper, no proprietary hose, brass etc etc
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---------- Post added July 16th, 2015 at 10:47 AM ----------
To clarify, B2 has a proprietary hose. Scubapro and Z2 are both brass. B2 has titanium 2nd. Atomic is the only one that has the seat saver. Means regs don't detune just sitting in a box. Less parts on atomics. Look at an exploded diagram of a scubapro, it's o-ring central in the MK25
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---------- Post added July 16th, 2015 at 10:47 AM ----------
To clarify, B2 has a proprietary hose. Scubapro and Z2 are both brass. B2 has titanium 2nd. Atomic is the only one that has the seat saver. Means regs don't detune just sitting in a box. Less parts on atomics. Look at an exploded diagram of a scubapro, it's o-ring central in the MK25
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Dr. Lecter
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Sorta. AA second stages that come with the swivel hose need heat sinks or jam nuts to fit regular LP hoses correctly, but they take the same LP hoses as any normal reg. And even without the heat sink or jam nut, the worst that happens is a somewhat unsightly bit of exposed threads between the second stage and the end of the LP hose fitting where it attaches to the second stage.
Poseidons...now those
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Sorta. AA second stages that come with the swivel hose need heat sinks or jam nuts to fit regular LP hoses correctly, but they take the same LP hoses as any normal reg. And even without the heat sink or jam nut, the worst that happens is a somewhat unsightly bit of exposed threads between the second stage and the end of the LP hose fitting where it attaches to the second stage.
Poseidons...now those
And the poorly executed Apeks Flight, AL did the same with a couple of models but obviously thought better of it as at a later date and went back to offering with "classic" hoses fittings although I think at least one of their Octos may still use a silly hose, I'm not sure. Personally I'd never buy a reg with a proprietary hose.
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