2021 Scuba Pro Regulators First and Second Stages
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- A look at the 2021 Scuba Pro Regulators First and Second Stages by type and some of their finer features. Piston or Diaphragm choose your plosion. LINK:www.divers-supply.com/scuba-g...
See what the Scuba Pro mystic is all about with these great scuba regulators. - Sport
One of the things that is great about Scubapro is the ability to get parts decades after the product came out. I have a 1977 Mk2 and the regulator is still made today. I also have mk5''s the original balanced piston and can get parts for it. Both of these models came out in the 1960's. A Scubapro regulator can last a lifetime.
Jeff, great point and it's all about the longevity of the company and how much $$ is behind it. Thanks for the excellent comment. Regards Bob C
had my mk25 s600 for more than 7 years and it still the right choice for me
Excellent choice.
I have a D300 for over 25 years, good regulator.
Great video, very educational. Done a couple of hundred dives with my Scubapro MK17 first stage and S620TI second stage and I absolutely love this combo. These bad boys deliver the smoothest air flow in any scuba environment. A great buy.
Very cool Pelle ! Thanks for your words.. lots of folks will read them... Regards Bob C
Thank you so much Bob. That was very informative. I'm doing my research and considering buying Scuba Pro regs.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Bob C
Great job Bob!! Thank you. My personal (recreational and Tek diving) and dive school regulators are either Atomic or Scubapro regulators since 1997. I got rid of everything else.
Thanks very much for your nice comment and background on what you dive with.. Bob C
Love these videos. Allows us to see various new products and stay updated.
I have the Mk 25 Evo and A700 combo on my Hydrospro BCD w/ Air2.
I find this combo excellent for travel with the BCD having its own travel bag that accommodates my reg, mask boots etc as carry-on.
Yes sir Kenneth, They did a really nice job putting that setup together for travel... Thanks for your note. Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT Had a couple of equipment failures on one dive in Dominican. Decided to buy all new again. Some great deals when you buy the whole package. I had shopped for months trying to figure out what I could get for my budget. Ended up getting everything I wanted. Love the videos, thanks, Bob.
I dive the Scuba Pro titanium blue love the light weight and superior performance.I also teach in pool with the Scuba Pro 700 workhorse it is little heavy but very durable,does great job.
The TI Mk25 is amazingly light.. almost doesn't feel like metal.
Very educational, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the info. I like the vanilla
Me too!
I love the smell of scubapro regs, its gorgeous !
It is something very unique to their hoses
@@DiversSupplyYT ironically a few days earlier i had told someone i only buy scubapro because they smell nice
@@iamdrambuie Too funny...
@@DiversSupplyYT well they've been using smells for 1000's of years to attract men, so it obviously works
It's vanilla flavoured hehe
Great video.
Thanks for the visit
Really liked this video. I’m planning to get one of these and use the HOG as a backup. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Sir!
You are very Welcome ! Bob C
great video, one question does all balance regulator have the same ease of breathing or not?
so this is a bit of a loaded question BUT, my .02 is the 2nd stage is more of a factor in ease of breathing than the 1st.
In connection to this, two of the same 2nds if adjusted differently will breath differently.
First stages will provide different features, hose routing, turrets, envior sealing etc... and of course making sure your tank valve is all the way open.
Many of these "tests" require a machine to tell differences in "system" performance.
So my answer is actually, Yes and No...
Do you think we can get an update what with all the new models recently?
Great video. I recently purchased from you guys a MK19evo with a D420 yoke. Now I kinda regret getting the yoke and I should have gotten the DIN version. Do you guys carry the DIN conversion kit? is it really necessary to convert it to DIN? Thanks
No big need to go DIN.. I dive all my HP tanks Yoke... Thanks for the comment Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT thanks for the reply Bob !
In the second stage regulators you mentioned, it is only in the D420 that you didn’t mention any side pressure adjustments. I recently bought the D420 (paired with first stage yoke MK25 Evo), and only two mechanisms can be found: the purge button in front and the dive/pre-dive switch on the top of the casing for adjusting the direction of airflow right out of the valve. So, did the design of the D420 eliminate or simplified the pressure control system found in the other ScubaPro 2nd stage regulators? Or is it something already inherent in the internal mechanism of the D420?
Thank you very much for your great video. Appreciate that a lot.
The D420 combines the Cracking knob and Venturi adjustment into one adjustment on top of the 2nd. Bob C.
Between the MK19 Evo/D420 and the MK25 EVO/A700 which would you pick? Does one have a more comfortable or lighter mouth feel? Thanks for all your great videos!
Hi Katherine, Good question and one I see often. Both of these regs are great breathers. Since you're only asking about the 2nd stage, I'll answer this way.
The A700 is more compact but lots of metal vs the composite construction of the slightly larger D420. They weight almost the same.
Both regs have rubber hoses off their turreted 1st stages, which can be a bit stiff under pressure but the turret does allow some movement.
Between the two 1st stages, the MK19 would be my choice vs the MK25, But I'm sure you'll get lots of other opinions. Regards and thanks for the question. Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT Thank you so much Bob C! Truly appreciate the help!
I dive the mk25 with the A700 in composite very Tidy and lightweight
Great video. I'm a beginner diver with 50 dives. I used equipment rented so far, but I started putting together my own gear. All that is missing is a respirator. I chose Scuba Pro, but I'm worried about exactly which type to buy. I think for me the MK17 with the C370 or the S620Ti would be the best, however the G260's design what I like much. Moreover I have the opportunity to buy an S600 with MK17 with a very very good price. I would like to ask if it is worth buying S600 or should I pay more for the S620Ti? I read that the S620 Ti’s work of breathing has been reduced by 37% over the S600. I have a rescue qualification right now and would like to be a divemaster in the future. I look for the most suitable set for these conditions. Can you recommend one for me? Thanks and sorry for my bad English.
No worries Peter, The MK-17 is a winner in my book as is the newer MK-19. For 2nd stages i most cases you would need to be a machine to tell the difference between some of them. I've always been a fan of my G-250 now 260, but if you really want my recommendation ??? I'm going with MK-19 / D420 or MK-17 / G260
Regards Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT -- Nice to hear in that context about the G250. I have done my beginner's course in 1987 using a (loan) G250. That was (apparently) the year the G250 came out. Good to hear that it is still going strong.
@@matthiasmaiwald8236 Yes sir we see a lot of 250's come in for service... Regards Bob C
Thanks Bob for the video, would you recommend the Scubapro s620 ti over the s600? i am looking to buy my first regulator and I found both options.
Hey Mr Harvey, Yes sir for the small few bucks difference the S620ti is worth the slight extra. Regards Bob C
Diving Scubapro since my beginning years ago, never had any issue with my regs. Started with Mk17/A700/C200, still using it today. Expanded with the Mk25, as I had to be coldwater-capable. Now transitioning to technical diving, I‘ve got a question. Looking for two Mk19 as 1st stages, yet cannot decide between D420 and G260. Considering also to keep one, or maybe stick with the A700 for both. I’m doing lot of dives with drygloves and would appreciate your advice.
Mario, the Mk17 has always been a fav of mine and now that the Mk19 has come on the scene adding the turret fully agree with that move.
The 260 vs 420 is an interesting debate but I'd go 420. The breathing adjustment on top and the large purge "plus" being able to reverse the 420 would swing me in it's direction.
@@DiversSupplyYT Thank you for your answer. I think of the Mk19 as a grown up Mk17. Are the D420 and G260 restricted in use of trimix? Is one ore the other less suitable for that purpose? How about the combination of Mk19 and A700? I know it’s not certified by Scubapro, but it is therefore not appropriate?
@@marioschmitt4435you can use the A700 with the mk19. The a700 is very pricey. Personally I would go G260 or 620ti. The g260 / G250 are widely used in the tech community.
What camera do you use to record your videos?
I use up to 3 different cameras, all Sony's, the A7iii, the ZV-1 and the A7Siii. Various lenses like Tamron 28-75.mm 2.8, the Viltrox 24mm 1.8 plus and mostly the Sony 35mm 1.4.
Thank you, Bob, for another great and informative video. I’m just getting into scuba diving and have learned so much from all of your videos.
I’m favoring the MK19 Evo over the MK25 Evo because MK19 Evo seems to have all the features of the MK25 and it’s also environmentally sealed. Is the MK19 Evo compatible with the S620ti, and would you recommend the S620ti or the D420 with the MK19 Evo?
The selling point of the S620ti for me is that it’s titanium so it’s light and more importantly corrosion resistant. But I do like the retro look of the D420, and having more control with the purge button. FYI, I’ll be pairing the second stage with the Scubapro Frameless Mask.
Thanks Satiar, I appreciate you watching the channel and thank your again for your comments.
The 420 is a bit bulkier than the 620 and slightly more expensive, but at this range not much of a percentage.
I glanced at the '22 SP catalog and did not see a Mk19/620 combo, but sure you can get them separate and add a hose.
FYI on the 620, only the barrel is Ti not the whole 2nd stage.
For me, and just my .02, I'd go Mk19/D420.
Regards Bob C.
@@DiversSupplyYT I’m fine with the price difference. I care more about getting the best for comfort, quality, and it’s intended use. From what I’ve gathered by doing some research, diaphragm is also better for use in warm and cold water, which is why I’m favoring the MK19 Evo over the MK25 Evo, and DIN is a more “bulletproof” setup than yoke. Thank you, again, Bob.
By the way, I like your Rolex Submariner Hulk. 👌🏼 And I believe I saw you wearing the new Apple Watch Ultra in one of your more recent videos. As antiquated as it may seem, we know the Submariner is an actual dive watch. Is the Apple Watch sufficient as a dive watch/computer?
@@satiarpourvasei1644 Just my .02 but I'm more of a Mk19 guy, on the DIN vs Yoke you're going to get lots of comments from folks here.
I teach here in US so there tends to be a trend toward Yoke. That's what I use with my HP tanks and teach the majority of instructors with.
If I dove in non-direct to the surface environments I'd use DIN.
- As far as Dive watches go, I've always loved them. Bought my 1st in 1969. I have a few brands; Seiko, Helm, Spinnaker, Casio and others plus my Hulk.
- Bought my first Submariner 1970 at the Navy Exchange in Naples Italy. They were $92
- The Ultra is an Apple watch first and foremost, that's what I bought it for....
- The app just came out for diving. The unit has so many *** behind what it can and can't do,
I'll stick to my ATMOS M1 and M2 or Teric for diving.
Always appreciate you watching and subscribing and your comments. Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT I hope you still have that 1970 Submariner! The Sub was my favorite watch as a kid and it’s my daily wear. I am an analog over digital man, but I finally decided to pull the trigger on the Apple Watch Ultra to track health & fitness and because of the dive feature, but I will be looking for an actual dive watch or dive computer. Perhaps you can do a video on dive watches/dive computers that you recommend. Thanks again and happy holidays!
@@satiarpourvasei1644 Well since I was enlisted my funds have always been let's say limited. The '70 Sub lead to my GMT Pepsi in '85 that I wore during my Winter-Over in Antarctica '87-'88 and it lead to the Blue/Gold Sub in '05 and that became the Hulk in '18.
Now, on the days when I wear the Ultra I feel like I'm cheating on my Dive Watches... Yea, too funny right !
Thanks much ! Have a great Holiday season. Bob C
Hey bob im having a debate between going for the Aqualung Mikron din or the Scubapro mk11 c370 din. I live in Florida which one do you recommend?
Sorry Christian for the delayed response but still trying to get through all the DEMA info.. Well it's still Cyber Monday for a few hours. So here's a couple notes about your choices there.
The Mikron is solid, good breather and compact 2nd, it's plus is the ACD. Not a major advantage but it's there.
The Mk11/370 has the SP name and solid performance, but it's price is a little steeper than the Mikron and the Mikron has the more flexible 2nd stage hose.
If you're influenced by the Techies, they will poo-poo the braided vs the SP's rubber 2nd stage hose. Yes it smells good but can be stiff.
To stay compact, and since you don't seem put off by the SP's price range, I'd throw in a 3rd choice.
The XL4 by Apeks.
It has the compact 2nd, very nice and the 2nd's hose is braided so it's nice and flexible. The one thing I believe is an advantage over the other two, is it has an environment sealed 1st stage.
Oh, you're in Florida, no cold water. An Environmental sealed 1st is NOT just for cold water, it helps with keeping out Salt Water and Crappy Dirty Water and yes cold water if you ever went there.
Just my .02 Regards Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT thank you bob for taking the time to give me such a good response. I ended up going with the mikron and got the abs octo for it. It had a really good sale which met my price range. But I appreciate you and what you do bob thank you!
Someone wants to sell me a mk25/s550 for 260 shipped. Can someone tell me if that is ok for California diving
SMEG, That's a crazy good price but can they provide any service history on it ? Yes good rig for almost any dive location. Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT thank you so so much I’m gonna ask if they have any documentation
Thanks Bob!! The lady said it was serviced 01/2-24, she still hasn't provided any docs, I paid for the reg and it looks good, I dont have much funds available rt now, however I did remove the cover it it all looks clean with no corrosion. What do you think? is there something I should look for inside the unit without removing room many parts?@@DiversSupplyYT
Made by TUSA
Isn't it interesting how many companies made parts and/or finished products for their retail rivals... Like Sony makes sensors for the other camera companies.. Thanks for the comment !
My A700 never ever free flowed!😊