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Brand: Mares

Located in: Essential Equipment, Octopuses

Protons second stage is made of nickel and chrome-plated brass. These materials offer a number of benefits: ruggedness and thinner walls which allow compact dimensions obtained without using smaller-diameter diaphragms; this result in reduced water drag. The second stage ha an anti-freeze function, which is enhanced by the "radiator action" of the metal. The Proton with its Vortex Assist Design (V.A.D.) system: all Mares second stages offer the unique patented VAD system. The air bypass tube conveys air to the mouthpiece creating a swirling vortex with a low pressure area in the center this keeps the diaphragm down during inhalation, givingvery sensitive and easy breathing at all depths. The second stage cover features the new "mesh-grid" system for water inflow and outflow, which provides a further performance improvement. Furthermore, the compact and ergonomic exhaust tee ensures superior hydrodynamic performance and reduced exhalation resistance. The mouthpiece is made of soft hypoallergenic silicone: limiting jaw fatigue and offering a secure fit even after very long dives.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable(3)

Best Uses:

Warm water(3)

Great as a 2nd Stage or an OCTO

By chuck

from killeen, tx on 11/24/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Proton Metal Octopus:

I took some advice from here and purchased the Octo and put it on as my 2nd stage (use an Air2 on my BCD or a Mares Viper as my octo). I mounted it to a Scuba Pro MK17 1st stage and it works like a charm...also the service kit for the Proton Metal (as a 2nd stage) is the same (except for the Black vs. Yellow coloring; however, the longer Octo hose works great to reduce the hose pulling the regulator out of your mouth. It is simple to adjust, if you know what you are doing (no exterior knob). I am still trying to find a socket deep enough to reach the adjustment...I have to take the face off to adjust it with a combo wrench right now.

Magnificent Octo

By shaner

from Omaha, Nebraska on 10/23/2007

Pros:

Adjustable, Breathability, Comfortable

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Professional, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Proton Metal Octopus:

This is the most perfect Octo you can find. Reliable, metal, light weight yet performs heavy duty. I also have Mares Abyss for main Reg and this is perfect because when my jaw gets tired I switch to this one and have almost no drop off in performance...much beter than non-metal proton Octo.

Also, cheaper than proton Ice Metal...for an Octo, you can't go wrong here.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Outstanding regulator.

By triton

from Okinawa, Japan on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Proton Metal Octopus:

I actually took this regulator and turned it into my primary and the Proton XL is my backup. This little reg is probaly one my favorite and most reliable regulator that I own. It is simple, easy breather, and after the dives I don't get the dry mouth like I would with another brand. Since it is chrome plated brass, the metal is going to act like a humidifier and presto no more cotton mouth. Their is only one little thing that I don't like about this reg, is that the exhaust tee is cut a little short and bubble interference a bit in the way, but overall this is a great breathing reg.

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