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TOPIC: Looking at a new regulator

stisinai

Posted: 2/16/2008 9:47:31 AM

Joined on
9/25/2006

I am considering buying a new regulator and am looking at the Scubapro MK25/S600 (Not the titanium version) and was wondering if anyone had any good or bad info on it. I want it for extended range diving (150' to 250') mostly in Lake Michigan (temps in the low 40's). I like the right angle first stage to help with a tighter profile. I was looking at the scubapro line due to availability of service / parts anywhere I might travel.

thanks
Steve

MgicTwnger

Posted: 2/16/2008 11:09:03 AM

Joined on
6/1/2006

You can't go wrong with the Scubapro, they are very popular with the tech crowd around here. You might also consider the DiveRite Hurricane, my own choice.

I am not the one who needs mental help. I just need to vent.

Carmella Soprano

stisinai

Posted: 2/16/2008 3:46:10 PM

Joined on
9/25/2006

Thanks for the reply. I am looking at that one now also. :) I'll probably end up ordering one of them today - I would like to use it on my trip in March. I'll let you all know which way I went and how it turns out!

stisinai

Posted: 2/18/2008 5:47:41 PM

Joined on
9/25/2006

Well... I couldn't decide so i bought both the Scubapro 25/600 and the Diverite Hurricane. As for the scuba pro - I was torn between which first stage to buy. The 25 offers a little better air flow (but both are beyond what I need delivered) but the low pressure ports are on a swivel - which is what pushed me for this one. The 17 did not swivel but is a better cold water unit. After talking to a bunch of people I decided that the risks of freezing with this unit and the type of diving I do are minimal so I went with the swivel. The hurricane is rated as a cold water reg. I can't wait to try them both out and see any differences.

Thanks
Steve