First Regulator - Used or Budget

[MB NZ]

Used or budget. I would say neither. Save harder, buy a good quality new regulator and be happy for the next couple of decades at least.

 

[geardunkin]

Used or budget. I would say neither. Save harder, buy a good quality new regulator and be happy for the next couple of decades at least.

Save harder? You did see I'm American, right? Soul crushing personal debt is the way forward.

 

[MB NZ]

Save harder? You did see I'm American, right? Soul crushing personal debt is the way forward.

I know it can be tough, but when I think back over the years at all the crap I've bought only to be replaced by quality gear, I realise that overall it would have been far cheaper to get it right the first time.

 

[scubadada]

I know it can be tough, but when I think back over the years at all the crap I've bought only to be replaced by quality gear, I realise that overall it would have been far cheaper to get it right the first time.

With what?

 

[MB NZ]

Apeks ATX40. Purchased in 2007 with student loan money!

 

[Green Frog]

When I started this craziness about 30 years ago I got a deal from the LDS on a Conshelf set newly back from recall. They worked very well, but then I was attracted by the next shiny thing, a NOS Conshelf XIV. I have been using it ever since. It’s become a little more challenging to get it serviced, but through this forum and connections with some older shops, I think I’ll be able to continue using it and the various other “obsolete” parts to make up 2 classic sets with the metal 1085 second stages. I should be able to use them until they shovel dirt in my face or bury me at sea!

 

[geardunkin]

I think I ended up with the best of both worlds. I was able to find a used dive rite xt1/xt2 for a very fair price. Thanks to all of you for your help!