NotOnlyButAlsoPete
Registered
Hello!
Just recently certified. Looking to eventually get into the urchin diving. I've recently picked up my BCD (TransPac II with Atomic SS1 Safe Second).
I'm looking to pick up my first regulator. My wallet and desire to keep things simple has been making me look at the Mares 12S (MV or Rover) which I see on a certain jungle website for anywhere between $175-$200 for the first and second stage. However, I'm also spotting a number of older used Conshelf SE2 and XIV regulators that are cheap ($70-180), but of undetermined condition.
What do you all advise for a new diver on a budget? Stick with something new that I can learn with and make my own, or go for the older and highly regarded stuff and take my chances that it is up to snuff and can be serviced?
Very happy to be here! Looking forward to learning lots!
Just recently certified. Looking to eventually get into the urchin diving. I've recently picked up my BCD (TransPac II with Atomic SS1 Safe Second).
I'm looking to pick up my first regulator. My wallet and desire to keep things simple has been making me look at the Mares 12S (MV or Rover) which I see on a certain jungle website for anywhere between $175-$200 for the first and second stage. However, I'm also spotting a number of older used Conshelf SE2 and XIV regulators that are cheap ($70-180), but of undetermined condition.
What do you all advise for a new diver on a budget? Stick with something new that I can learn with and make my own, or go for the older and highly regarded stuff and take my chances that it is up to snuff and can be serviced?
Very happy to be here! Looking forward to learning lots!