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#53
 Question about regulators/octopus. Explain streamlined / non-streamlined
MisterEd - 8/01/2020 9:47 AM
Category: New Diver Q&A
Replies: 4
In the market to purchase scuba regulator set, 1st / 2nd stage, octopus, streamlined, yoke fitting?
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Andrew_Mason - 2 days 6 hours ago.
Hi MisterEd. I just had to upgrade my 1st and 2nd stage and my Octo. After looking at the pro’s/con’s etc. I went with the EDGE HOG D3 Zenith. HOG equipment is top quality stuff and while the HOG D3 is environmentally sealed/cold water rated it’s not nearly as pricey as some other top name brands. You can buy the whole package assembled including a 3 guage console for around $600.

I replaced my former reg. because it wasn’t sealed and I ended up with a frozen free flow at 100’ in water temps around 47 degrees. I never want to have to experience that again if I can help it so I replaced it with the HOG.
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MisterEd - 2 days 4 hours ago.
Thanks for the info, HOG is one of my considerations
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Airworks - 18 hours 13 minutes ago.
I suggest looking up the "Top 10’s" of anything, including dive gear. Since you are the best judge of the kind of diving you prefer and are involved in, taking an online detailed look at the top-rated dive brands for any particular piece of equipment will answer most of your questions and steer you in the right direction. Reading reviews help, but be wary of negative ones propagated by a singe reviewer. Those often show personal bias instead of providing factual data. Good luck and safe diving!
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Andrew_Mason - 14 hours 54 minutes ago.
@Airworks: I agree completely! I’ve had to upgrade a few key components of my gear that had I researched it better and maybe rented the gear style first to try it out, I would have saved myself some money.