ChickenBone
Registered
I know this may come down to personal opinions but recommendations or advice greatly appreciated. here's the scenario - I am in the process of purchasing new regs for a doubles rig that i have. I know Apeks makes great regs as well, but the reason i've narrowed it to these choices is simply because they are the brands offered by the 2 shops i deal with. I'm getting a great deal on either purchase, but I'd save about $250 more on the DiveRite package (that's not really that big of a concern, but just thought i'd throw that in).
so long story short - i want a 'rock solid' cold water reg for northeast conditions. one that i don't need to stress whether it might freeze on me in frigid conditions. I know they both breathe well, so the cold water factor will be my primary concern. I've heard fantastic things about both regs. So, my final choice will be either:
1) Scubapro MK17 with G250 second stage or
2) DiveRite 2500Ice with the environmental seal .
I'm also switching to a long hose configuration, so perhaps ease of proper hose routing may be a deciding factor? feedback from people who own these regs would be appreciated. thanks in advance.
so long story short - i want a 'rock solid' cold water reg for northeast conditions. one that i don't need to stress whether it might freeze on me in frigid conditions. I know they both breathe well, so the cold water factor will be my primary concern. I've heard fantastic things about both regs. So, my final choice will be either:
1) Scubapro MK17 with G250 second stage or
2) DiveRite 2500Ice with the environmental seal .
I'm also switching to a long hose configuration, so perhaps ease of proper hose routing may be a deciding factor? feedback from people who own these regs would be appreciated. thanks in advance.