Old certification, new diver

[Linda]

I first got certified about 35 years ago and then again 4 years ago, and amazingly I have never taken a dive. But hurray, I'm off to Little Cayman in January and ready to buy my first reg. I plan on doing mostly warm water diving, nothing technical, relatively shallow, and because we are ocean challenged here in Colorado, I will be traveling by air.

Anyway, I looked at regs (less than $500) ratings on "Scuba Diving," compared some great prices on ST, and came up with this list:

1. Mares Prestige 32--$279 at ST

2. Tusa RS-530--$369 at ST

3. Zeagle Flathead VI--$349 at ST, or Zeagle Envoy deluxe --$342 at ST

4. Cressi Sub-Ellipse black /MC5--243 at Scuba.com

5. Oceanic Neo--$399 at ST

After reading the forum, I'm leaning toward the Zeagle flathead, but any comments would be appreciated. I'm not interested in spending mega bucks, at least until I get some dives under my belt. Also any comments on the alternate? Thanks.

[inventor]

Welcome back to diving, love to hear stories like this. Let us know what reg you get, I'll be in the market in a month or two.

[Linda]

Thanks--I'll let you know. Do you have any ideas on these regs?

[DevilDiver]

Welcome to the forum!

I would lean toward the Zeagles or the Tusa. If you plan on purchasing anything else call the shop and ask if they can put a package together for you.

Remember you get 10% off for being a forum member.....

[inventor]

Originally Posted by Linda

Thanks--I'll let you know. Do you have any ideas on these regs?

Nope, I've only been diving for about 14 months. Use the antique reg I accidently bought on eBay.

[Linda]

Thanks for the information about the !0% discount. Many seem to like the Zeagle, but I can also talk to ST about options/package as you suggested.

[keyshunter]

Linda,
Of the regs you mention above, I would pick the Flathead VI, especially if the 10% member's discount comes off of the price you mention. It is a fine reg.

[Crimediver]

I am also very partial to the FH6. Can't go wrong with that reg under any conditions.

[Crimediver]

Originally Posted by inventor

Nope, I've only been diving for about 14 months. Use the antique reg I accidently bought on eBay.

What kind of reg did you get?
I love old antique regs that work.

[cbrich]

You can't go wrong with any of regs you listed. Just pick the one that appeals to you and get it.

I would lay more of preference toward the Oceanic.