Opinion on these regs

[LCFrigon]

Going to buy my first reg/octo/gauge/computer set up and have been researching regs like mad but would love some input since I have mainly dove with nothing but cressi and scubapro regs and a couple no names I can't remember.

Dues to price and reviews I have narrowed my choices down to:
Seaair Tri Metal
Zeagle Envoy Deluxe
Tusa RS460
Oceanic GT3 DVT (like because of the DVT)

I know there are no Mares on the list. I am primarly diving in asia and Mares doesn't seem to have a great rep (where I am) so I don't want to be stuck with a reg that I will find hard to service.

So that being said...i am not sure how easy the Seaair or Zeagle will be to service either...and they are the 2 I like the most due to reviews

Any info would be great!

Cheers
Lorne

[fireflock]

The Zeagle Envoy constantly comes up as a tremendous value for the money in reg tests. I have a DSV (very similar) and agree.

Best New Regs 2003 - Scuba Diving Magazine

I don't think service should be a big problem if you have a mailbox . Plus, the design is very similar to about half of the regs out there so a non-Zeagle shop should be able to fix problems too.

Rich

[harb99]

Originally Posted by LCFrigon

Going to buy my first reg/octo/gauge/computer set up and have been researching regs like mad but would love some input since I have mainly dove with nothing but cressi and scubapro regs and a couple no names I can't remember.

Dues to price and reviews I have narrowed my choices down to:
Seaair Tri Metal
Zeagle Envoy Deluxe
Tusa RS460
Oceanic GT3 DVT (like because of the DVT)

I am considering the GT3 DVT as well for my wife and I - they seem to be a pretty good value for the money. One thing that I just read was that the DVT cannot be converted to DIN if you would ever want to change over - I do not think that will affect my choice, but it might affect yours.

here is the link
GT3/CDX5 regulator - ScubaBoard

Harb

[Sounder]

A friend dives the Oceanic Delta regs and loves them... that's my only experience with them, but Oceanic seems to make a good value product.

[Black-Gorrilla]

the GT3 is a nice reg... but so is the zeagle...

out of that list... thats the only two that really catch my eye...
which one can you get serviced in your area??

[Rockhound76]

I bought a Delta in '84 or '85. I finally retired it last year. No problems, but the overhauls sometimes took a long time. Not sure if this was the LDS's problem or a problem with Oceanic (the LDS, of course, said "Oceanic"._ I got rid of it over that issue, as 6wks was way to long for annual service.

For my son's first reg, I purchased a SeaAir Trimetal.

I tried it out, and other than a stiff adjustment knob, it works as well or better than my new USD Legend LX ACD. It is a great regulator and easy to service (according to our NEW LDS.)

[mitsuguy]

I have a pair of the RS460's - love em... same as the Scubapro MK16/R390 setup, so, anyone that knows how to service either brand can help you... both breathe exceptionally well, the diver adjustment really makes a huge difference...

I've been a big fan of TUSA though - commitment to quality and used their RS130 regs when in training - had an awesome experience with them too... no qualms anywhere... nothing against the other brands, I just know I've been consistently happy with my Tusa stuff...

(it scored pretty well on the Scubalab tests as well)

http://www.scubadiving.com/gear/regu...breathers_2005

[fkostyun]

I bought the GT3 (Non-DVT) for my wife - and she like it a lot. I chose the non-dvt as its now a "discontinued" model so I was able to get it cheap.

[mobeeno]

I have heard good things about all the regs you mentioned. Pick the one that can be easily maintained in your area.

[LCFrigon]

Thanks for the input...however decided to go with the Tusa rs 130. They are popular over here and easy to get serviced..also decided to buy a lot more equipment than I was going to so I figure this reg will last me a year at least and then it can always be my back up once I upgrade. Decided I would rather buy a good full set of gear that i can grow with and upgrade along the way rather than just getting a few great parts and still have to rely on the underserviced rental gear I have seen around here.

Thanks Again,
Lorne