SCUBAPRO MK11/C370 1st Stage and Regulator Vlog - "User Test & Conclusion" in the Maldives
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.พ. 2018
- We were asked by Dave Alexander at Scubaverse to review the new Scubapro MK11 & C370 - a 1st stage and regulator set that is designed for the dive traveller in mind. Our recent trip to the Maldives was a perfect opportunity to do this as we were planning a liveaboard combined with a stay in a resort.
We knew we would have some strong current while on channel dives, and expected to be tight on baggage allowance as we were packing not only divegear, but enough clothes for a week where we'd need clothes!
Have to honestly say I really enjoyed using the reg. It really is the lightest I've used and found the design sleek & modern, with the flow of air particularly smooth - almost like I didn't need to think about breathing to an extent.
Really impressed with the compactness of the 1st stage - so small and light, and very easy to travel with.
The MK11/C370 is a great choice for dive-trekkers!!
I've included some technical information below...
MK11 & C370
The balanced diaphragm MK11, with its chrome-plated brass body specially designed to reduce size and weight, is an ideal travel companion. Its system features internal parts that are sealed from the elements.
Simple and reliable, the air balanced C370 delivers consistent airflow, ease of use and dependability, making it just the ticket for recreational divers in general, and dive travellers in particular.
With this regulator system in your divebag you'll be ready to hit the road!
Technical Information
First Stage
- Air-balanced diaphragm design delivers constant and effortless airflow unaffected by depth, tank pressure, or breathing rate.
- Marine grade brass body has sealed internal parts to prevent water and pollutants from fouling the inner mechanism while enhancing cold-water performance.
- Two high pressure, two low pressure and two high-flow LP ports maximize hose routing options.
- External intermediate pressure adjustment enables technicians to fine-tune performance quickly and easily.
- Weight): INT 232: 710g; DIN 300: 490g
- Airflow at 200bar: (l/min): 5500
- Intermediate pressure: 9.0-9.8 bar
Second Stage
- Air-balanced valve for smooth inhalation effort at varying depths and supply pressures.
- Compact rugged fiberglass reinforced nylon casing and new exhaust tee take up little space in a dive bag.
- Stainless steel frame on the front cover adds the SCUBAPRO C-Series signature.
- The poppet and lever allows the design to maintain the same overall size as the C350.
- The exhaust tee is based on the S620 Ti's design and contributes to better work of breathing (a 10% improvement over the C350).User controls include a diver-adjustable inhalation effort knob and Venturi-Initiated Vacuum Assist (VIVA).
- Large purge button is easy to activate, even wearing thick gloves.
- Super-flow hose features an oversized bore that allows more air to flow on each inhalation.
- Compact Hi-Flow mouthpiece improves airflow as well as mouth comfort, fitting all mouth sizes, from smaller to largest.
- Weight: 171g.
- Airflow at 200bar: (l/min): 1600 bar
Just picked one of these up for a kona trip looking forward to diving it
Luis Saavedra enjoy them - you won’t be disappointed!! 🙌🏼
I bought one for my dive trip last July and it worked perfectly. I couldn't recommend a better regulator system.
Jess Peoples great to hear you love the reg set!! 🙏🏼
I am planning to buy the mk11 paired with S620 ti. What are your thoughts about it?
Please tell me if this regulator is a good regulator in 2024 despite having all plastic parts and if it will work well with the MK19?
Hi thank u for the review.. i am buying a regulator and im confused .. should i get the c370 with mk11 or shall i go for s620ti with mk12.. i dive in the red sea (warm water) can u help me choose
they will both deliver exceptional performance in the warm waters of the Red Sea, but I'd look at the s620ti with MK25. An excellent combination!
It's the first time I saw that type of fitting. All regulators I have used so far (those that were on the dive boats for grabs) had a counter pressure screw. Is that fitting compatible with standard tank valves?
Are you referring to the DIN version of the 1st stage? I've always preferred DIN 1st stages over the yoke/international type fitting, but that just me.
When using DIN you don't need the insert that is used in the valve of the tank.
Black Manta Photography well yoke was all I have known so far. I just watched some videos and found out that you can fit a DIN regulator to a yoke tank with an adapter so ok one more thing learned. Will be getting myself a DIN regulator AND a DIN -> Yoke adapter!
Murat Sinan Engin you’ll find that almost all dive centres will use a standard DIN valve on their tanks. An insert is placed in the valve for yoke to be used. It’s definitely the way forward!! 👍🏻
Black Manta Photography DIN it is then!
Murat Sinan Engin 😂😂
Hello Richard!
What do you think about this? Are our BCD’s and regulators going obsolete?
aquabreather.com/en/
I saw this shared after the DEMA show last year. Only a concept design currently as far as I'm aware, but it does raise tons of questions...
How do you equalise if you need to hold your nose?
How do you deal with a 2nd source/redundant air if you are out of air?
What is you need to air share with a buddy due to significant failure?
Does this impair your hearing underwater?
I'm just a bit apprehensive with having something that weighs nearly 5kg on my head, and equally nervous about having these O2 cylinder cartridges strapped to my head too!!
Black Manta Photography I so much agree with you. The developers didn’t look quite like divers neither.
@@muratsinanengin9773 it will be interesting to see where this development gets to - is this diving of the future?? Maybe?
But in the 1980's they said we'd be in flying cars by the 21st century. We're now 20 years into the 21st century and my wheels are still firmly on the ground! :)
Black Manta Photography well Richard, I’m a doctor for two decades now, and you have no idea how everyone who made a development claimed to revolutionize medicine and would change our practice forever but at the end of the day... they just didn’t. :-))
@@muratsinanengin9773 so true - rebreathers were revolutionary when released - they've been around for decades now, but still not mainstream enough to have replaced open circuit regulators.
Great info video👍💪
I look forward to using my new Mk11 C370
Back in the day I taught scuba and I used the Scubapro MK 5 fs
Great balanced piston fs
I prefer diaphragm over piston
MK11 C370 rocks
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