kaskes
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That's why i will stick to Mares. What a service you provide.
Good work Phil and Zak........
That's why i will stick to Mares. What a service you provide.
Good work Phil and Zak........
I think something is wrong with my Proton???
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Greg Barlow
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I agree 100%! What other dive industry leader (in a similar position to Phil) takes the time to give personal assistance on a diving site? I am certain that Phil is a very busy individual, yet he makes the time to respond to the numerous questions.
Greg Barlow
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keyshunter
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Phil really seems to have Mares USA on the right track. Although I liked my Mares regs, I moved away from Mares in the '90's because of the incredible difficulty in obtaining parts. Mares division seemed that they couldn't care less. I suspect they lost quite a few dealers during this period as well. Anyway, because of this I have, for years, recommended staying away from Mares. But, times change. With this new company attitude, I am (wonder of wonders) seriously considering a new Mares reg.
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Speardoggin
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Got the regulator back quick, but it stills seems to breathe same. I have to create enough negative pressure to get a breath that it becomes tiresome to breathe out of. as much money as they retail for, it should breathe a lot better. I breathed out of my friend's Abyss and it is night and day compared to mine, but I have read my should breathe the same. Is there some type of adjustment on the second stage that could improve performance??? The letter from the shop said a short statement that everything is fine. Am I just spoiled from my Aqualung legend that I used??
Jeff
Jeff
Phil Mintz
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Jeff,
I checked, the tech found the IP was off and adjusted. It was bench tested and then a second tech breathed it and also checked. Both found no issue, so it is alittle strange that you are finding it. If you want we can get it back and examine again. There is no reason it should not breath easily.
Phil
I checked, the tech found the IP was off and adjusted. It was bench tested and then a second tech breathed it and also checked. Both found no issue, so it is alittle strange that you are finding it. If you want we can get it back and examine again. There is no reason it should not breath easily.
Phil
CODMAN
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Jeff, have you tried it on another tank? Just in case there is something with the tank valve?
Just food for thought!
Just food for thought!
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Speardoggin
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Yeah i tried it on different cylinders all 3000 psi. I am going to water test it tomorrow and see. Maybe I am just losing my mind.
Greg Barlow
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Breathing any reg at the surface is not an accurate measure of performance. Try diving with it, and then decide as to whether or not you have a problem.
Greg Barlow
Greg Barlow
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Speardoggin
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Went diving 5 atm yesterday with no problems! Breathed Great! I did try my buddies Abyss again. The Abyss does breathe slightly better, but they are pretty close. Thanks for the help Phil!!!
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