Thanks for all your videos, just getting back into diving after a long (15 years) hiatus. I'm looking at investing in my 1st regulator set. It's between scubapro mk17 and the aqualung helix or the mares 62x. Could you give me a bit of guidance also should I be opting din or yoke for uk diving and red sea
I only ever use DIN regs and while I always bring an A-Clamp adaptor when I travel, I've never used it because most places have DIN valves. They're all nice 1st stages. The 62X is tiny and perfect for travel while still being cold water rated. You can even have a coldwater kit fitted for better protection. It does have a 1yr/100dive service schedule though. Mk17 is a tough regulator with a 2 year service schedule. I think it's gradually being replaced by the Mk19 but, the Mk17 EVO is a solid choice. Helix has the ACD system which is nice to keep water out of the 1st stage. The Pro version is better suited for colder waters and AquaLung has had some issues with ownership recently that has some people worried. If I were to make the choice I'd lean towards the Scubapro, they have a strong dealer network and the Mk17 is a solid all-rounder
#askmark Hello Mark, I am also looking for my 1st set of regs and as many others I came into WOB value. Is this something which should be a deal breaker or you can barely feel the difference between regs with higher/lower WOB underwater ? Thanks !!!
Most people won't notice much of a difference in WOB unless they test regs side by side. WOB will have a slight effect over time because your intercostals and diaphragm will work a bit harder to breathe the higher the WOB value so, if you have a choice the lower WOB is the better option. If you're diving shallow (above 40m) I wouldn't worry about it too much. Longer and deeper dives it will start to have more of an effect as gas density and fatigue can add on.
I put mine over the weightbelt. With the crotch strap over the top you can put the weightbelt higher-up without getting in the way of the D-Rings. And if your weightbelt slips off during the dive then there's a chance the crotch strap will catch it. The only downside is that it takes an extra moment to find and pull the belt free if you need to ditch the lead. If I were to put my weightbelt on over the crotch strap then it would get in the way of the D-Rings or backplate itself.
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Another top notch video and very helpful.
Thanks for all your videos, just getting back into diving after a long (15 years) hiatus. I'm looking at investing in my 1st regulator set. It's between scubapro mk17 and the aqualung helix or the mares 62x. Could you give me a bit of guidance also should I be opting din or yoke for uk diving and red sea
I only ever use DIN regs and while I always bring an A-Clamp adaptor when I travel, I've never used it because most places have DIN valves.
They're all nice 1st stages. The 62X is tiny and perfect for travel while still being cold water rated. You can even have a coldwater kit fitted for better protection. It does have a 1yr/100dive service schedule though.
Mk17 is a tough regulator with a 2 year service schedule. I think it's gradually being replaced by the Mk19 but, the Mk17 EVO is a solid choice.
Helix has the ACD system which is nice to keep water out of the 1st stage. The Pro version is better suited for colder waters and AquaLung has had some issues with ownership recently that has some people worried.
If I were to make the choice I'd lean towards the Scubapro, they have a strong dealer network and the Mk17 is a solid all-rounder
@ScubaDiverMagazine thanks for the advice. My local shop is a scuba pro dealer so jus go to go in and r them
Hi can you do an review on Garmin Fenix 8? thank you
#askmark Hello Mark, I am also looking for my 1st set of regs and as many others I came into WOB value. Is this something which should be a deal breaker or you can barely feel the difference between regs with higher/lower WOB underwater ? Thanks !!!
Most people won't notice much of a difference in WOB unless they test regs side by side. WOB will have a slight effect over time because your intercostals and diaphragm will work a bit harder to breathe the higher the WOB value so, if you have a choice the lower WOB is the better option.
If you're diving shallow (above 40m) I wouldn't worry about it too much. Longer and deeper dives it will start to have more of an effect as gas density and fatigue can add on.
@@ScubaDiverMagazine Thank you !!!
Crotch strap.... On top of or underneath weight belt (assuming non-integrated weights)? Pros and cons either option please?
I put mine over the weightbelt. With the crotch strap over the top you can put the weightbelt higher-up without getting in the way of the D-Rings. And if your weightbelt slips off during the dive then there's a chance the crotch strap will catch it. The only downside is that it takes an extra moment to find and pull the belt free if you need to ditch the lead.
If I were to put my weightbelt on over the crotch strap then it would get in the way of the D-Rings or backplate itself.