How long do regs last?

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I think they sort-of dropped the ball on the A700 in terms of style and looks. It's uggily. I can't speak to how it works, never used one. I suspect that at least part of the decision to develop it was the unprecedented long term success of the 109 and balanced/adjustable. But unlike the case with the G250V, they did not capture the styling of the old reg.

Personally, I'd like to see SP bring an all-metal coaxial valve 2nd stage back. What are the chances of that? Oh yeah, and while I'm pipe-dreaming, how about a new version of the MK10, sort of like the MK10+ with a spec boot option, a nifty seat that really locks up, and a bushing system to improve tolerances for HP use? Oh wait, they already did, it's called 'atomic.'

 

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These older regs with there all metal seconds are nice. I keep looking at that ScubaPro A700 (not buying it but I do have some bad lust for it). It appears to be very well made. I wonder if others will take note and start to offer something along the same lines? Probably not but you can dream (or you can order a brand new conshelf 14)

Or a Kirby Morgan Superflow (if you can find a place that sells it)

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I think they sort-of dropped the ball on the A700 in terms of style and looks. It's uggily.

With the exception of the G250V, I think all Scubapro second stages are ugly. The Apeks second stages are ugly looking too which is odd because the Aqua-Lungs are generally good looking.

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Personally, I'd like to see SP bring an all-metal coaxial valve 2nd stage back. What are the chances of that? Oh yeah, and while I'm pipe-dreaming, how about a new version of the MK10, sort of like the MK10+ with a spec boot option, a nifty seat that really locks up, and a bushing system to improve tolerances for HP use? Oh wait, they already did, it's called 'atomic.'

Probably the reason it wasn't done is where would it fit in the lineup and it would probably takes sales away from the MK-25.