First set of regs

[trimix taz]

i have used a tx 100 main dv and tx40 left hand pillar down to 96mtrs with no problem
and yes they are easy to get serviced

[salty_seadog]

I am using Cressi Ellipse Titanium (first/second stage) and Ellipse Octopus. I have found these fantastic regs as a first set, tough they are quite expecnsive. I bought mine from Denny Diving and cost about £400 but that included all the regs, a console (Cressi 2 gauge and compass) and a reg bag. I have never has any problems with them other than a freeflow in water at 5 degrees (Stoney Cove). They are comfortable with their best feature being low profile and good hydrodynamics.

[B]

We checked here...good reviews...albeit in my humble opinion....but somewhere to start.....

DIVERNET- Comparative Equipment Tests - Index


hope it helps


steve & berit

[tonhil]

What Woz said. DS4 and whatever first stage he mentions at £125 is super. They are great regs in every way I can think of. The fact that they are "cheap" is an added bonus and not a poser drawback at all.

[Lazlo]

Another option for you:

When I started, I bought an Oceanic CDX-5 / Alpha 7. Those regs consistently got rated highly, often as well as regs costing twice the amount. They've done 200-odd dives since then with patchy servicing and little maintenance I have had absolutely no problems with them whatsoever and I am still happy to use them.

The Alpha 7 has turned into the Alpha 8 now - I imagine that they're basically the same.

With an Alpha 8 octopus included that's £210 from SDS.

[NeilD]

Originally Posted by Air Guzzler

Has any one got and reports from dive mags

Hopefully awaiting a reply
AG
john

I'm cynical of dive mags reviews. When did you last see a product from a major manufacturer (read: advertiser) get a bad review?

Best get some real opinions from places such as this.

Neil

[Gez Ward]

read your post on the flip side , sensible balanced choices for you both ,well done

[rossbale28]

Hi,

90% of people at our Club dive Apex, I decided, after lots of advice from my LDS to buy an Oceanic Delta4/Oceanic Alpha 8 Octo/Oceanic Swiv Navcon Triple console for £450 - lots of money, but free parts servicing and warranty for LIFE.

Lots of people at the Club scoffed at them whilst I was in the pool until our Training Officer stuck one in his gob in the water - he was a rank APEKS fan, and instantly loved the Delta 4.

Not into the I've got something better than someone else business - I bought these regs because they were right for ME and I liked them, just trying to point out there are other options other than APEKS, APEKS, APEKS.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by rossbale28

Hi,

, just trying to point out there are other options other than APEKS, APEKS, APEKS.

Yup - Poseidon, Poseidon ....etc.

[Ian@1904]

Still using my "first set of regs"
Mk25 1st stages awith S600 main reg.
Used in various parts of the world and in rather cold conditions.