Thoughts on a Mares Abyss 22

[BubblesMcCoy]

Buying my first reg set up. Although I'm doing more and more ocean diving, I tend to do a lot of lake diving. I'm not into "extreme" diving and tend to stay within moderate depths (80' to 115') and rarely dive in water that is colder than 55-60 degrees.

I've been looking at the Mares Abyss 22 and the Aeris Atmos Pro but am open to suggestions. I really want something that is uncomplicated and will just let me enjoy the dive. I don't want to spend a fortune but I do want something that I can depend on.

All suggestions are appreciated.

[BouzoukiJoe A.K.A. wrecker130 AKA Chuck Norris AKA joeforbroke (banned)]

The Mares 22 is an excellent reg. The other might be too.

[Defman]

Ditto, great no hassles reg and I've been using mine for close to 10 years. The MR22 Abyss has been around quite a while, with only a few enhancements made over the years. No need for levers and switches, just get in and go! Small, light, durable, easy to work on, great breather.

[medic001918]

I have a Mares MR22 Abyss on my singles rig and have never had any issues with it. I use Apeks on my doubles rig and find them to be better breathing regs though. All have been failure free and provided many reliable dives.
Shane

[comet24]

I have an older Mare Abyss 22 with many dives on it. It was my first reg and I used it for years. Never had any problems at any depths within rec limits. Only changed to the Apeks I dive now because I got a great deal with the shop I DM for. I really consider it to be one of the best regs on the market and if I could get the same deals I can get with Apeks I would still be diving them.

[dagoml]

I just bought the Mares Voltrex ST have on sale ($265).

Mares Voltrex with MR22 First Stage reviews and discounts, Mares

I havent tried it yet, but couldnt find any negative comment about it anywhere (and I looked everywhere). This is a very good option for you to consider.


DAgo

[BouzoukiJoe A.K.A. wrecker130 AKA Chuck Norris AKA joeforbroke (banned)]

Originally Posted by dagoml

I just bought the Mares Voltrex ST have on sale ($265).

Mares Voltrex with MR22 First Stage reviews and discounts, Mares

I havent tried it yet, but couldnt find any negative comment about it anywhere (and I looked everywhere). This is a very good option for you to consider.


DAgo

That's a great deal!

[Chilkie]

Originally Posted by BouzoukiJoe A.K.A. wrecker130 AKA Chuck Norris AKA joeforbroke (banned)

That's a great deal!

I purchased the same reg from ST. For the money this is clearly one of the best deals out there. Sure, I miss the cool looking metal front on the regular abyss, but I don't miss it hundreds of dollars more.
I have been down to 130' with it and it performed flawlessly.

[comet24]

I have a Mares Abyss that's about 7-8 years old maybe more. Never had a problem with it and consider it one on the best regs I have ever dived.