Hog Regulator Combo or get something better ???

[The Chairman]

It went from a discussion about gear and progressed to a list of personal insults and accusations.

Unfortunately, when people run out of intelligent and relevant things to say, they devolve into name calling. It's simply impossible for some to accept a contrary opinion without ascribing all sorts of vile motives to it.

 

[cerich]

The Scubapro A700/MK 25 is a great reg.
It's not $1400 either and outperforms the HOG second stage...by a hair.

BD has an opinion, just like you and everybody else. The "life support" line is used often, it comes in many different flavors. Personally I wouldn't buy a used reg. Everyone here is more than entitled to buy a used reg. It is unlikely that I would buy a used reg. Nor would I buy a reg for $1400. I don't have to have a reason that makes sense to anyone but me. It's my money, not yours.

I have read this entire thread. It went from a discussion about gear and progressed to a list of personal insults and accusations. Neither side won. It won't change what I buy or where I buy it.

I hope people understand this is tongue in cheek...

 

[beaverdivers]

Cerich,

Welcome to Colorado!

I hope you brought your skiis. There is fresh Snow in Summit county.

 

[cerich]

nope, I'm Canadian if I was into skiing i would still live there. You have any good diving around here? That I would make time for.

 

[beaverdivers]

We have high mountain lakes. It is decent local diving. Vis. 15' - 20'. temp. 50 degrees F.

We just finished our local diving season. Now we are getting ready for Indonesia.

As you probably know most divers in CO travel to the tropics to dive.

 

[cerich]

That is fairly low viz, back in the day I used to do some diving in glacier fed lakes in Canada that had 100-200 ft viz, of course they were also colder. What is the viz limiter around here?

I lived in Cayman for 5 years as a Instr., I find cold and dark more fun

We have high mountain lakes. It is decent local diving. Vis. 15' - 20'. temp. 50 degrees F.

We just finished our local diving season. Now we are getting ready for Indonesia.

As you probably know most divers in CO travel to the tropics to dive.

 

[beaverdivers]

What is the viz limiter around here?

Good Question.

The lakes & rivers look crystal clear. However, the viewer is only looking through a few feet of water.

The phytoplankton causes the low vis.

Yes, as the water gets colder the vis increases.

 

[rockinrebel]

Wow.
I don't think I've ever seen a thread quite like this one.
I'm sure HOG must be a very good reliable regulator.

But I sure am enjoying the Scubapro MK 25 / A700 I got from BeaverDivers at a killer price.

 

[divad]

Personally I wouldn't buy a used reg. Everyone here is more than entitled to buy a used reg. It is unlikely that I would buy a used reg. .

Do you buy a new regulator every dive? Are the used ones in a pile out behind the barn? Are they for sale?

 

[dmoore19]

Do you buy a new regulator every dive? Are the used ones in a pile out behind the barn? Are they for sale?

Neither of the regulators I own were purchased used. They are both for sale, for the right price you can buy them. They are used though.

Everything I have is for sale at the right price except the wife and the dog. I would have to think about a reasonable offer for the wife though.