Reg for Pony

[DarinMartell]

I am getting a Pony and am looking at the Mares Rebel 2 for the reg. What do you think of this setup. I do dive Lake MI and it gets down to 45 degrees. I was also thinking of useinf the Rebel as my primary and putting my ScubaPro older model on the Pony.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[fireflock]

Do you mean the R2 Rebel or MR12 Rebel? (or something else).

In any case, one of the things to look for in a Pony reg is how the hoses will run (both the LP hose for the 2nd stage _and_ the HP port for a SPG or button). Try to visualize how things will look with whatever setup you are planing. Some regs just won't work out for particular setups because of the direction the ports face.

For 45 degrees, my first choice would be a diaphragm 1st stage with the extra dry environmental seal (called different things by different brands, but available for almost all of them).

Rich

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by fireflock

Do you mean the R2 Rebel or MR12 Rebel? (or something else).

In any case, one of the things to look for in a Pony reg is how the hoses will run (both the LP hose for the 2nd stage _and_ the HP port for a SPG or button). Try to visualize how things will look with whatever setup you are planing. Some regs just won't work out for particular setups because of the direction the ports face.

For 45 degrees, my first choice would be a diaphragm 1st stage with the extra dry environmental seal (called different things by different brands, but available for almost all of them).

Rich

I agree with this, I dive in water that is mid 30s to mid 40s most of the time, my regs are both (pony and primary) Oceanic GT3 CDX5 regs, diaphragm regs with enviro seal. They have been revery reliable and I have never had an issue with them.

[texdiveguy]

Originally Posted by DarinMartell

I am getting a Pony and am looking at the Mares Rebel 2 for the reg. What do you think of this setup. I do dive Lake MI and it gets down to 45 degrees. I was also thinking of useinf the Rebel as my primary and putting my ScubaPro older model on the Pony.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I would not recommend the Mares Rebel 2 for the environment you are in....it is basically a 'warm' water reg..

[DarinMartell]

I was afraid that it would not be good in colder water. With ST price match, the extra 10%, and my soon to earn $50, It would be a little over $50 for a brand new 1st & 2nd stage!

[fireflock]

I think this would be a much better match for what you are planning if price is a big factor for you:

Mares Rebel 12 Nitrox Regulator , Regulators, Mares, Mares Rebel 12 Nitrox Regulator

Rich

[skdvr]

I bought a scubamax RG 1008 you can take a look at it here. Appears to be a great reg. I have heard lots of good things about them from other divers as well...

Phil

[Znaught]

I am getting a Pony and am looking at the Mares Rebel 2 for the reg.

My only suggestion is to mount the cylinder to the pony's back near its lungs to minimize the WOB and to use a 7 foot hose. Also, as I'm sure you know, a custom nosepiece will need to be made. Maybe you could mount the 2nd stage on a bridle? I think a Fenzy horsecollar BC would also be a good choice for your pony.

As for the Rebel 2, Mares makes quality gear and piston regs are simple, robust, and very reliable. I don't think your pony will have any difficulty using one.

Good luck with teaching your pony to dive!

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by Znaught

My only suggestion is to mount the cylinder to the pony's back near its lungs to minimize the WOB and to use a 7 foot hose. Also, as I'm sure you know, a custom nosepiece will need to be made. Maybe you could mount the 2nd stage on a bridle? I think a Fenzy horsecollar BC would also be a good choice for your pony.

As for the Rebel 2, Mares makes quality gear and piston regs are simple, robust, and very reliable. I don't think your pony will have any difficulty using one.

Good luck with teaching your pony to dive!

Quite funny, like this: YouTube - Scuba Cat

As for the reg, low 40s are pushing it for a piston first stage, better to have a diaphragm, especially if you are ever considering doing ice diving. Better to buy right than buy twice.

[DarinMartell]

Originally Posted by Znaught

My only suggestion is to mount the cylinder to the pony's back near its lungs to minimize the WOB and to use a 7 foot hose. Also, as I'm sure you know, a custom nosepiece will need to be made. Maybe you could mount the 2nd stage on a bridle? I think a Fenzy horsecollar BC would also be a good choice for your pony.

As for the Rebel 2, Mares makes quality gear and piston regs are simple, robust, and very reliable. I don't think your pony will have any difficulty using one.

Good luck with teaching your pony to dive!

Thanks, You mean like this?


(picture from the "caption this picture" thread in fun and games last month. My caption was "Reason #71 why not to use rental regs.... You never know where the mouthpiece has been!!)