Atomic Regs, are they worth the $$?

[Cichlid]

From what I've read, and what I've heard from a few people that use
them, they are one of the best. But are they worth the extra
price you pay for the extra quality you get?

[Judestudio]

Good post. I want to know too. I get very confused with all the materials they use - zirconium, brass, s. steel, titanium... So I was told most regs are made of brass, and they seem to be fine if looked after, is it worth the fuss going for the premium metals?

[BSea]

Well, I'll give you my opinion. I love my Atomic. Yes, it's more than most other regs, but it breathes so good, and is totally dry even when you are on your back. Can you get a great reg for substantially less money? Sure you can. But I have never regretted buying my Atomic. I've had an Atomic since they 1st came out (mid 90's). My 1st 1 (Ti2) was stolen, and I replaced it with a B2. which is essentially the same regulator with a different name. If I still had my original Atomic, I'd never have bought the B2. It's the 1 piece of gear I didn't replace with something I thought was better.

I don't see any reason to buy the Titanium 1st stage (T2). It's the same thing as the B2, and performs the same. It just cost almost twice as much.

[mwhities]

I've heard a LOT of good things about Atomics.

Michael

[BSea]

Originally Posted by Judestudio

Good post. I want to know too. I get very confused with all the materials they use - zirconium, brass, s. steel, titanium... So I was told most regs are made of brass, and they seem to be fine if looked after, is it worth the fuss going for the premium metals?

<DIV></DIV>
<DIV>The B2 is a brass 1st stage like most other regulators. </DIV>
<DIV>The T2 is a Titanium 1st Stage.</DIV>
<DIV>The Z2 is a brass 1st stage.</DIV>
<DIV>The M1 is a monel 1st stage. This makes it very good for high O2. Up to 80% out of the box.</DIV>
<DIV>I don't know much about the SS model other than it cost more than the B2 &amp; less than the T2.</DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV>So to keep things simple. Look at the B2 or the Z2 unless you need the compatability with higher than recreational nitrox. Titanium reacts with O2, and that's why the others don't work well with nitrox beyond 40%.</DIV>

[Cichlid]

Originally Posted by BSea

Well, I'll give you my opinion. I love my
Atomic. Yes, it's more than most other regs, but it breathes so
good, and is totally dry even when you are on your back. Can you
get a great reg for substantially less money? Sure you can.
But I have never regretted buying my Atomic. I've had an Atomic
since they 1st came out (mid 90's). My 1st 1 (Ti2) was stolen,
and I replaced it with a B2. which is essentially the same
regulator with a different name. If I still had my original
Atomic, I'd never have bought the B2. It's the 1 piece of gear I
didn't replace with something I thought was better.
<div></div>
<div>I don't see any reason to buy the Titanium 1st stage (T2).
It's the same thing as the B2, and performs the same. It just
cost almost twice as much.</div>

Thanks BSea, that's what I'm hearing, no one has regrets. I think I
will end up buying one because I feel I will eventually get it later.
Why take an extra step right? I'm just nervous being new and not really
knowing everything that's out there. I just keep hearing awesome things
about Atomic, that's hard to overlook.

[Judestudio]

You know how the B2 comes with the Comfort Swivel. Is that part of the hose, or an add-on? I'm just wondering if someone wants to go for a longer hose, how can they do it?

[BSea]

Originally Posted by Judestudio

You know how the B2 comes with the Comfort Swivel. Is that part of the hose, or an add-on? I'm just wondering if someone wants to go for a longer hose, how can they do it?

It's part of the hose. I'm sure Atomic will make you a custom hose, but you better be ready for sticker shock. That is if they even do it.

Actually, I think a company makes custom hoses using a ball swivel like the Atomic. If I can find out, I'll let you know.

[Judestudio]

Originally Posted by BSea

It's part of the hose. I'm sure Atomic will make you a custom hose, but you better be ready for sticker shock. That is if they even do it.

Arrrh! This is one thing to keep in mind...

Did you know there an Atomic Titanium DIN-to-yoke converter with a price tag of $350? Amazing.

[BSea]

Originally Posted by Judestudio

Did you know there an Atomic Titanium DIN-to-yoke converter with a price tag of $350? Amazing.

That's just crazy. Any din to yoke adapter will work. Why would someone want titanium?

They have all kinds of titanium extras. The regulator trim ring used to go for $100. That was a few years ago.