xose
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hi,
main differences ?
Mares web page does not brings a very clear information.
-thanks-
main differences ?
Mares web page does not brings a very clear information.
-thanks-
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I'm sure Zak or Phil will provide more detailed information - but I can provide it from a user standpoint.
At the end of the day they are all great regs, some perform a little better than others and have a slightly different weight and design. Honestly I like the new Abyss 42 configuration for myself.
The 22 and 32 are almost identical, except the 32 has some of the metal from the body cut away. I can't tell any difference in the breathing between the two.
The 22 traditionally came with the Abyss 2nd stage - all metal and a little larger. It is a design that has been around a long time - tried and true - and bulletproof. The covers on the Abyss have changed over the years - but it is primarily cosmetic - and you can fit new covers to older units. Mares has made improvements over the years - changing the poppet and seat, but all the older units can be upgraded to the latest technology for about $50 in parts.
The 32 traditionally came with the Proton type second stages - either plastic or metal. These are smaller 2nd stages. The internals of the 32 are the same as the 22 - and the same upgrades are available.
The new MR22T 2oo8 model is lighter than MR32T, 815gr. vs 856gr. INT version. And MR42T is 646gr. : http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/3407032-post30.html
regards,