Sherwood Brut?

[scubasavvy]

Hi folks,

I just purchased a Sherwood Brut from my LDS. Does anyone have any experience with the new brut? I've heard it's supposed to be a good deal...

[ScubaToys Larry]

The brut... as the name applies... is a brut. You will see a lot of shops use them as rentals as they are pretty indestructible. Sherwood regs in general are not known for top performance - and the brut is a little down in their line - but while not a high end performing reg like a Zeagle, or top oceanic - it is a reg that you can toss in your bag, head on your trip, and virtually be assured it will work without problems for you.


http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=Sherwood_Brut_Regulator

[scubasavvy]

Ah, that's good to hear...thanks Larry!

[Disneymom]

Larry, does the same apply to the old ones?
LDS looked at it, said "oh, I remember rebuilding it - it hasn't been used since; take it diving". I'm a little nervous but it seems to function great in my pool. First serious test this weekend.

[crosseyed95]

Originally Posted by ScubaToys Larry

The brut... as the name applies... is a brut. You will see a lot of shops use them as rentals as they are pretty indestructible. Sherwood regs in general are not known for top performance - and the brut is a little down in their line - but while not a high end performing reg like a Zeagle, or top oceanic - it is a reg that you can toss in your bag, head on your trip, and virtually be assured it will work without problems for you.

My wife uses a brut as a backup attached to her pony bottle. It's not expensive and like Larry said: "virtually be assured it will work without problems for you".

[cummings66]

The brut works, but it's as Larry said not one of the best breathing regs out there. In fact, turn upside down with it and you'll see what I mean. It won't quit on you though.

[scubasavvy]

Originally Posted by cummings66

The brut works, but it's as Larry said not one of the best breathing regs out there.

I recall him stating that its not a "top performer", what do you mean it's not one of the best breathing regs?

[cgvmer]

How does it work in colder water (NJ)?

[TAH 73]

Originally Posted by cgvmer

How does it work in colder water (NJ)?

In colder water you may wish to look at the Blizzard, a similar reg to the Brut, but for cold water use.

A local shop uses them for all the retal regs so they should be durable as well.

[smoothfin]

Originally Posted by TAH 73

In colder water you may wish to look at the Blizzard, a similar reg to the Brut, but for cold water use.

A local shop uses them for all the retal regs so they should be durable as well.

yah, i use my blizzard for everything down to ice diving and so far no problem.