Octopus Abyss

[uksub]

Hi there, am I correct in assuming that the Abyss Octopus is a de-tuned Abyss, dressed up in octo colours, and would it fit the bill as my back-up reg ( on the left post-as you wear them), when I decide to move up to doubles?
Looking forward to your replies.
Many thanks.........

 

[Greg Barlow]

Hi there, am I correct in assuming that the Abyss Octopus is a de-tuned Abyss, dressed up in octo colours, and would it fit the bill as my back-up reg ( on the left post-as you wear them), when I decide to move up to doubles?
Looking forward to your replies.
Many thanks.........

Yes, the Abyss Octo is the same reg. The only difference is that the factory adjust the cracking effort at a slightly higher level. This makes it less prone to free flows. Mares typically adjust primary second stages to have a cracking effort of 1.2", while the octopus units are around 1.4". The primary setting allows the reg to have very low inhalation effort while in the normal swimming position, yet it is not so low that it free flows between breaths.

If you decide to dive doubles, then the second stage can be adjusted to 1.2".

I use Mares regs on my doubles, and I have the long hose reg adjusted to 1.2". I keep the back-up reg at 1.4" as it really isn't noticeable. Plus, I am only breathing the back-up while having my buddy breath from my long hose. In a situation like that, the cracking effort is low on your priority list.

Greg Barlow

 

[uksub]

Hi Greg, so the the octo will fit right in as the 'back-up' reg, then....excellent!