Edge Epic vs HOG D1

[eweingarden]

I'm going to purchase one of these two regs. I see that the Edge Epic 2012 sells for $249, while the HOG D1 Classic can be had for $179. Whats the difference between the two, to warrant the higher price for the Edge. Thanks.

 

[Jak Crow]

I'd split the difference and get the Hog D3, which fixes the design issues of the D1, and I'm speaking as an owner of the D1.

 

[robertarak]

The Edge Epic 2012 is usually sold as a first stage and second stage together with a low pressure hose. The HOG D1 is a first stage only. The Edge is not a higher price at all. If you were to add the cost of a HOG second stage to the D1 it would be more money then the Edge Epic 2012. Both regulators are high performance, quality products. The Edge is considered the recreational line, while the HOG is considered to be the technical line of company's regulators. For this reason, I typically sell the Edge regulators with a yoke fitting and the HOG regulators with a DIN fitting and an environmental seal (cold water) kit.

EDGE Epic 2012 Regulator Set w/Cold Kit

HOG D1 Fist Stage w/ Cold Kit

 

[eweingarden]

robertarak:
DRIS sells the HOG set (D1 first stage with D1 second stage) for $179.

 

[kelemvor]

You sure about that? I see D1 first on their site for 159 with no hose or second.

HOG Gear D1 First Stage | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba

and the D1 second for $109

HOG Gear D1 Second Stage | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba

 

[eweingarden]

Try this link. My understanding is that it is a set.

HOG Gear D1 Regulator Set | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba

 

[robertarak]

Looks like you are correct. Great price for a great reg set.

Be aware that this is a non-sealed version of the D1 reg, however you can upgrade to the sealed version.

 

[eweingarden]

Looks like we've got the pricing squared away. Does the Edge offer anything more than the HOG to warrant the $70 higher price? Thanks.

 

[robertarak]

Nope. IMHO, the HOG is a better and more durable regulator.

 

[eweingarden]

Thanks for the feedback.