dstrain
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Hi All,
I'm making the switch from a jacket BCD with integrated inflate/octo (Scubapro Air2) to a BP/W rig, and to that end I need to reconfigure my regulator setup. I see two options and can't decide which way to go, so I'm hoping to get some feedback from you guys.
Option 1: Reuse what I can from existing regulator setup, buy missing components, and sell the old stuff.
My current system is a Zeagle Envoy Deluxe (~2006 model) first and second stage with a Scubapro AIR2 octo. The gauge console is also Zeagle with analog compass, depth and pressure gauges.
The AIR2 and gauges need to go. But the Zeagle Envoy Deluxe 1st and 2nd stages are still in good shape. I'm wondering if I should just buy another second stage, new hoses and a brass & glass spg and add them to the Zeagle 1st stage? It seems like I might be able to save a few bucks going this route, which would be nice since I'm also shelling out for a new BP/W from DSS.
If I do reuse I figured I'd continue to use the Zeagle as my primary reg on a 7ft hose and buy a new reg for the necklace, along with an SPG. Any suggestions for a decent but affordable reg to serve as the backup? Something in the $150 and under range?
So total spend might be...$200 - $325
Hoses: $70-80
Reg: $150 or under
SPG: $75
Install: ? - not sure if swapping the hoses and adding the new reg and SPG is a DIY job or not. But I'm budgeting around $100 just in case it has to go to the shop.
Option 2: Buy all new regulator setup and sell the old stuff.
Buying everything new can get pricey. The lowest pricing I've see so far is the diverightinscuba.com deal on Hog regulators. They have a full setup going right now for $419:
Hog D1 Singles Regulator Package w/ SPG - Dive Right in Scuba
2 x Hog D1 2nd stage regs, 1 Hog D1 DIN 1st Stage, Hog SPG, all hoses, free reg bag
The only drawback I see with this is that it's DIN. I dive strictly recreational, don't own my own tanks so I'm always renting, and would rather not have to mess with an adapter while traveling. I don't know if it's possible, or even offered, to get this type of package for yoke, but if it is then this deal looks tempting.
What do you guys think the best way to go is?
I'm making the switch from a jacket BCD with integrated inflate/octo (Scubapro Air2) to a BP/W rig, and to that end I need to reconfigure my regulator setup. I see two options and can't decide which way to go, so I'm hoping to get some feedback from you guys.
Option 1: Reuse what I can from existing regulator setup, buy missing components, and sell the old stuff.
My current system is a Zeagle Envoy Deluxe (~2006 model) first and second stage with a Scubapro AIR2 octo. The gauge console is also Zeagle with analog compass, depth and pressure gauges.
The AIR2 and gauges need to go. But the Zeagle Envoy Deluxe 1st and 2nd stages are still in good shape. I'm wondering if I should just buy another second stage, new hoses and a brass & glass spg and add them to the Zeagle 1st stage? It seems like I might be able to save a few bucks going this route, which would be nice since I'm also shelling out for a new BP/W from DSS.
If I do reuse I figured I'd continue to use the Zeagle as my primary reg on a 7ft hose and buy a new reg for the necklace, along with an SPG. Any suggestions for a decent but affordable reg to serve as the backup? Something in the $150 and under range?
So total spend might be...$200 - $325
Hoses: $70-80
Reg: $150 or under
SPG: $75
Install: ? - not sure if swapping the hoses and adding the new reg and SPG is a DIY job or not. But I'm budgeting around $100 just in case it has to go to the shop.
Option 2: Buy all new regulator setup and sell the old stuff.
Buying everything new can get pricey. The lowest pricing I've see so far is the diverightinscuba.com deal on Hog regulators. They have a full setup going right now for $419:
Hog D1 Singles Regulator Package w/ SPG - Dive Right in Scuba
2 x Hog D1 2nd stage regs, 1 Hog D1 DIN 1st Stage, Hog SPG, all hoses, free reg bag
The only drawback I see with this is that it's DIN. I dive strictly recreational, don't own my own tanks so I'm always renting, and would rather not have to mess with an adapter while traveling. I don't know if it's possible, or even offered, to get this type of package for yoke, but if it is then this deal looks tempting.
What do you guys think the best way to go is?