From: troberts@zia.aoc.nrao.edu (Timothy Roberts)
Newsgroups: rec.scuba
Subject: Re: regulator reccomendations?
Date: 16 Oct 92 21:51:48 GMT
Organization: National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro NM



>>In article <591@tsw.UUCP>, ray@tsw.UUCP (Ray Izumi) writes:
>>>After using a Scubapro G250 and an Oceanic reg, I finally settled on the
>>>Poseidon Cyklon because: <more deleted>

In article <1992Oct15.144713.15827@eng.ufl.edu> fortner@hal.eel.ufl.edu (Dave Fortner) writes:>
>I personally us the Scubapro G250/MkX and love it. I would suggest that
>you contact Timothy Roberts (troberts@NRAO.edu) he is compiling a
>list... <more deleted>

Gentlemen,
	As I have used every regulator/first stage that currently is
for sale, I have developed personal opinions.  However, I will
moderate them and give a quick glimpse into the Regulator database.

1) Scubapro G250/mkX - very easy breathing, very light, expensive as
hell to buy and service.  The Cadillac of regulators for the image
conscious.

2) Posiedon Cyclon - the cold water diver's choice.  Easy breathe
but import (usually) into the U.S drives up cost and rebuild fees.

3) Posiedon Odin - American brother of the Cyclon, best for cold water
types. We are talking massive air flow here. Also better suited to 
photographers due to single side vent. Available by mail-order from 
Adventure Divers, Inc. for a very reasonable price.  Rebuilds are 
moderate.  (***Author's choice***)

Global statements:

4) Dacor - The budget minded diver's choice.

5) Sherwood - the rental shop's choice.  Dirt cheap to service and
buy.  Poor performer under cold or silt conditions.

6) U.S.Diver's - same as Sherwood. They have had trouble with recalls.

7) Sea Elite / Tabata / generic brands - Junk.  Prone to breakage with
hard breathing and no rebuild support.

Caveat: Unless otherwise noted, these are your peer's opinions!

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