5 Of Our Favourite Regulators

5 Of Our Favourite Regulators

When divers talk about regulators they are usually talking about a complete set of regulators which is typically made up of a first stage, hoses, a second stage, a redundant second stage (normally referred to as an Octopus) and an instrument console (which can include pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass or possibly a dive computer)

All of these components can be bought individually but manufacturers match suitable elements together to create pre-assembled packs to meet a number of uses and environments that both recreational and technical divers typically find themselves in.

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::Contributors::
- Simply Scuba
- Scubapro
- Atomic
- Mares
- Apeks
- Mark Newman
- Shaun Johnson
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[boatingdave]

I’ve been diving the Atomic ST-1since 2019. Love it. Good for cold dives (about 46° F). Never had a freeze up.

[HellrazorDogsnDives]

I do love this video, I chose the abyss as my FIRST reg set. along with Mission Puck 2, MV Octo. I just used it for 25 dives, Great set, Breathing out of the abyss was easier than breathing normally. great reg. I love the way the MR22+ 1st stage looks and works. Aqualungs always flutter, i first time diving used aqualung legend rented, and every breath i had to break a seal. Abyss is a bit heavy, but with the right mouth piece and flex hose, it's more than you can expect, completely seemless breathing. in 25 dives, some going past 45mins, I only went below 1000psi twice, once cuz i got lost, and once cuz instructor wanted to go in a quest.
GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[woutervanrenterghem]

The Apeks XL4+ is my favorite, it has a 2nd HP port and a white colored second stage (instantly recognizable under water as well), nicely compact and very light breathing at any temperature and depth conditions. Was about to buy the Aqualung LX Supreme because of its Master Breathing System, but walked out with the Apeks one, best buy ever!

[diverdave]

my 43 year old Dacor Pacer 900's still RULE and its a cryin shame that they are no longer made !

[aarongradidge]

Love the aqualung legend! I use the legend lx! Lightweight and compact with all the bells and whistles! I was doing a pool session checking my buoyancy with a steel 12l at 50 bar, I sucked the cylinder absolutely dry and didn’t notice any difference until the last few breaths! I also love the apeks black ice and the scubapro A700 with the MK25! I also enjoyed the aqualung mikron when I used it on a dive in Mozambique! But my legend stays tops! With the parts for life, the ACD and the performance! All round my favorite regulator set!
Thanks for reading
Safe diving!

[MrWCahyadi]

Aqualung Legend LX, because of its ACD

[wallybrown]

Legend LX. But I’m looking for a second reg. Thx for the hot tips

[cumdemon]

What about the Apeks 40/50/100/200/Tungsten

[lakminsiriwardena]

Mares 52x fusion for rec, mk25 with s600 x2 in my tec rig

[Musiknird]

I have apeks dst that is a great allround reg that works really well in cold water, same with my scubapro MK16 and MK17. But I've absolutely love my apeks flight reg for it's lightness, performance, reliability and is outstanding to travel. I would recommend cressi MC9 and MC10 as well because you get a great reg value for a very reasonable price. Sadly cressi regs has a bad rep but after cressi took the critics seriously they made really great regs.

[originalkk]

Had an MR22 Abyss since 1995. Just had the first free flow as I entered the water, which I couldn't stop. Previously had a few small leaks which I could live with on the dive but which needed adjustment afterwards. Typically these small leaks were following a service where it had been adjusted too far towards ease of breathing. I suspect the free flow happened because I had taken it to a new dive shop for a service, who no longer supply Mares products, and they may have cheated a bit on the service. But, of course, the whole unit is pretty old now, so could give more problems in future.

Now considering if I should retire it and spend the money on a new Apeks.

[joshuasmith]

I have a high performance scuba pro titanium regulator.

[Beanieweenieable]

I use a Sherwood Scuba Classic...affordable trust worthy time tested...

[fribertdrones]

Do you ever see Beuchat, they are awesome. Cold water capable and compact

[extractionexpert]

could you review the drager secor 7000 1st stage

[kylebeavan]

I wish they would put the prices up with them

[Slick]

Im happy you finally highlighted some specific products. Everyone of your reviews is okay, but you only say positive things about them (you have a business you want sales), even if they aren't that great. Please do more top picks videos for different equipment.

[landgin]

I picked up a seac DX200, mostly because my kit is seac.

[sethlabadie]

Strong choice of regs. Four of them were already on my top list as well.

[terencecallaghan]

Oceanic FDXI / Zeo. Best regs ive ever used.