DIN or YOKE and why?

[Jaymeany]

Which do you dive (DIN or Yoke) and why?

[NitroWill]

If you have your own tanks, DIN would be a better choice..

But for most divers who rent their tanks or use the boats, Yoke would be the standard connection..

[mwhities]

I prefer DIN as it's not as "long" as the yoke. Plus, I think/feel it's a strong "seal" than what a yoke seal has.

I just started using DIN two weeks ago. It's easier for me to add/remove my first stage since I only have one-arm.

Michael

[Buoyant1]

I went with DIN because I started using high pressure cylinders more than anything else, and this year I purchased my own and went totally DIN!

(although I need an adaptor for my upcoming trip)

[ParrotHead]

Although my first stage came "ambidextrous" I've only used Yoke - since I rent my tanks and they appear to be more popular here.

[gtjason2000]

I went through class with a yoke and thought the DIN was just european. Little did I know. No that I am more advanced I wish I had a DIN because they can use an adapter to change to yoke but yoke to DIN requires taking apart the regulator.

[mike_s]

DIN..... you can still use yoke valves as said with the adapter.

DIN is stronger
DIN gives you a little more clearance on banging on your head.
DIN is lower profile to not hit something (wrecK) or get snagged on a fishing line off a wreck.

[wxboy911]

Rental tanks here are Yoke...and so are most of the tanks at the dive locations in warmer waters. My reg is Yoke so I can take it anywhere and get a tank.

[MEL-DC Diver]

Yoke, for commonality. I use it on my own tanks and whenever I travel I am good to go. No worrying about adapters.

[subsur]

din - more universal and stronger. Also, less chance that o-ring will rupture in din tank.