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Old 22-09-06, 01:23 PM
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Scubapro M25 vs M17
Hi there

I am a new diver with about 50 dives , some cold some warm, I am thinking about getting my first set of regs.

I am seriously considering sucbapro and would value any advice on the M25 vs the M17

I know that scubapro are famous for piston regs but as I intend diving in Irekland I was wondering if the added security of a diaphram (M17) would be good for the cold

My last dive was off Galway and it wsa snowing and was 4degrees in the water - must save up for a drysuit!

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I've no experience of the Mk17 but am a regular user of the Mk20/25 regs which are great.

I've used a Mk16 in the past and they compare well with the Apeks DS4 which you might want to consider too as they stand up very well to cold water conditions.
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No dry suit in 4c FT.... take a look at this site just brought a set of XTX100 +XTX40 for £289, I have to add a console but they are £50 that makes the whole package £340 inc UPS postage. Saving £100!

dont know if they had scubapro but worth a look.
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suicide turret,
whaat why do you know something i don't?
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whaat why do you know something i don't?
I have a slew of Mk20s (6 or 7 in the flat at the mo'), the Mk25 is nice as it does not have shims (can they be converted?).

For a diaphraghm reg I'd go for an Apeks.

As a back gas reg, a turret is no use anyway.

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I doubt it!!

When I was looking, it was suggested it wasn't a great idea. I didn't investigate further, as I tried the M17, s600, loved it and struck up a deal. Although I have seen people (particularly newer divers) get a bit confused by it.

However, I do know that the M25 gives a better hose run on twins than the M17. Hindsight is a great thing - I just wish we got it sooner!

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I doubt it!!

When I was looking, it was suggested it wasn't a great idea. I didn't investigate further, as I tried the M17, s600, loved it and struck up a deal. Although I have seen people (particularly newer divers) get a bit confused by it.

However, I do know that the M25 gives a better hose run on twins than the M17. Hindsight is a great thing - I just wish we got it sooner!
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...the Mk25 is nice as it does not have shims (can they be converted?)...
They still have shims: the IP adjustment only has a range of a couple of bar either way.

And yes, the Mk20 can be converted. It's only a couple of parts that replace the HP end bit. They even throw in a new decal to stick on the A-clamp knob - which is nice
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