Regulator Recommendation for Casual Diver

[ScubaAg00]

It has been a while since I last SCUBA dived, but I am looking to get back into the hobby. I am looking to purchase a new regulator. I would prefer one that is balanced and has DVT. I will be a casual diver so I would like something that is not too advanced. Does anyone recommend any regulator?

I might be looking into a new BC as well. Any recommendations there?

Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks.

[NoTime58]

Originally Posted by ScubaAg00

It has been a while since I last SCUBA dived, but I am looking to get back into the hobby. I am looking to purchase a new regulator. I would prefer one that is balanced and has DVT. I will be a casual diver so I would like something that is not too advanced. Does anyone recommend any regulator?

I might be looking into a new BC as well. Any recommendations there?

Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks.

P.S. I apoligize to those who notice this as a double posting. I accidently posted this in the wrong forum. I wanted this posted in the most suitable forum.

I use an Oceanic set-up, SP5 1st, Alpha 8 Sport 2nd, and an Alpha 8 Octo. You can get it all right here at ScubaToys and it won't break the bank. I also have the Oceanic VEO 250 computer.

[texdiveguy]

I might look at the Oceanic line for a reg.,,,and Zeagle for a bcd, Scuba Toys has both lines. Good luck!!

[ScubaAg00]

Is the oceanic Alpha 8 sport dvt balanced? I have looked at that one and it did peak my interest.

[texdiveguy]

Originally Posted by ScubaAg00

Is the oceanic Alpha 8 sport dvt balanced? I have looked at that one and it did peak my interest.

The SP-5 first stage is a non balanced piston reg. (Alpha Sport)

The PX-3 first stage is a balanced piston reg. (Alpha)

[jtkkym]

I bought Mares Abyss 22 and Brigade Oct from ST. I get dry mouth and gets difficult to breath but Abyss' all metal construction prevent the dry mouth. It works pretty good for me.

[ScubaAg00]

Any other recommendations?

[Duckydiver]

I have a Aqualung Titan. Its balanced in the first stage. I realy like it. I don't know about it being DVT. I think that DVT Is an Oceanic thing.

[GTNuT]

Originally Posted by jtkkym

I bought Mares Abyss 22 and Brigade Oct from ST. I get dry mouth and gets difficult to breath but Abyss' all metal construction prevent the dry mouth. It works pretty good for me.

How does that work? The metal construction preventing dry mouth that is... I have experienced dry mouth with a rented MR12 Rebel on my last few dives, and with a Scubapro setup (don't know the details of that kit) on a previous occasion. Just put it down to dry air...

[mitsuguy]

Look at the Tusa lineup... good value, excellent reliability... I have two of the RS460's and love em...