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How to choose a diving regulator 2nd stage?

Nowadays there are so many different brands and types of diving regulator 2nd stage, and the average diver doesn’t have access to extensive test results when shopping for regulators, but there are several things you can do to make an informed choice.

Preliminary testing

If you are considering a particular model, borrow or rent it out first before buying it, and test it in open water. Run it through a few basic procedures during a dive and this might help you in making an informed choice.

Manufacturer

It is recommended that octopus and primary second stages come from the same manufacturer, our made diving regulators are in high quality with CE certificate.

Reliability.

Another important factor is reliability. How will this unit hold up to the everyday stresses of the real world? our recommend diving regulator 2nd stage is PB11 pattern, it has brass knob and made in good quality after testing and got positive feedbacks from our clients.

Depth

Most regulators are suitable for general recreational diving, either in shallow ocean waters or your favorite lake (about 130 feet in depth). However for more advanced diving such as colder-water diving, cave diving, extended-range deep or rough-water diving (up to 198 feet), you require more complex scuba regulators.

Material

Should be made of durable, corrosion free, low maintenance material.