hadi
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hi guys and gals,
i want to buy a reg, but still confused to choose the best valued one..
cheers.
i want to buy a reg, but still confused to choose the best valued one..
cheers.
wanna buy a reg..please advise..
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That is a very subjective question. Everyone has an opinion and you can find someone that loves or hates just about every brand. My opinion is to buy the best you can afford but the very high end is usually a waste of money for most recreational divers. Brands that I like: Atomic, Apeks, Scuba Pro, Aqualung, Poseidon, higher end Oceanic and Mares. I have not used all brands but these are some I have used and like. Atomic and Apeks are probably the best breathing regs I've ever used.
My advice, shop around, find what brands can be serviced where you will be doing most of your diving. Ask other divers. Shops will try to sell you what they sell and don't always give the best advice. Buy a balanced reg. Don't buy a low end unbalanced reg from any manufacturer, you won't be happy with it in the long run. Buy a piston or diaphram reg, don't let anyone tell you one is better than the other. There are good features about both types. Don't rush into buying one. Research and ask questions once you have narrowed your search down to a few brands. Ask about the different models within each brand. A good reg will last you years. A bad one will end up hanging in the garage or on Ebay.
Good luck and ask the folks on this board and take it all with a grain of salt.
My advice, shop around, find what brands can be serviced where you will be doing most of your diving. Ask other divers. Shops will try to sell you what they sell and don't always give the best advice. Buy a balanced reg. Don't buy a low end unbalanced reg from any manufacturer, you won't be happy with it in the long run. Buy a piston or diaphram reg, don't let anyone tell you one is better than the other. There are good features about both types. Don't rush into buying one. Research and ask questions once you have narrowed your search down to a few brands. Ask about the different models within each brand. A good reg will last you years. A bad one will end up hanging in the garage or on Ebay.
Good luck and ask the folks on this board and take it all with a grain of salt.
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APEKS ATX50........enjoy diving.
billmach
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Ive tried 8 different regs. and absolutely love my cressi Ellipse.
I also love my parkway paragon but cant seem to find them anymore
I also love my parkway paragon but cant seem to find them anymore
I'm a newbie and have only tried ScubaPro, Tusa, Zeagle and Oceanic. I chose the Oceanic Delta3 out of that bunch.
Call and talk with Larry at Scubatoys, he'll set you straight... or confuse you, but he will at least give you some good info
Call and talk with Larry at Scubatoys, he'll set you straight... or confuse you, but he will at least give you some good info
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