thanks guys for all the good info!!! consolidating the bcd/octo is the way im going! it will spare me the cost of the new reg!!! im putting the money toward a pony tank, using my old octo ( gotta get my hands on a 1st stage) for my pony! tank + new octo 300 give or take. all that’s left is the 1100 for the pinnicale freedom 3!!!!! wish I could find a gently used suit for less!! (5’9 190 )