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Brand: Oceanic
Located in: Essential Equipment, Octopuses
Barely larger than a second stage valve, the SLIMLINE OCTOPUS lies streamlined and flat against your body, reducing drag. With a unique sideways design, the SLIMLINE is an excellent alternative air source.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 34 reviews)
79% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable(12), Comfortable mouthpiece(10), Does not leak(12), Easy to connect(11), Easy to retrieve(10)
Best Uses:
Cold water(4), Last resort(3), Recreation(6), Warm water(12)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(14), Recreational diver(10)
Diving Type:
Cave diving(4), Drift diving(9), Night diving(10), Open water diving(14), Outdoor professional(5)

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Broken purge button.
By LuisVerified Reviewer from Sao Paulo, BRAZIL on 2/19/2010
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Cons:
Not durable
Best Uses:
Last Resort
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

OK octopus. Breathes well and does not free flow. BUT, the purge button has cracked and got broken in little pieces after about 10 dives. No hard hit or inapropriate use what so ever. Seems like the good price is a reflex of the cheap material.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Button broken too
By Jason from Canberra, ACT on 12/22/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Slim Design
Cons:
Comes apart after 2 Years
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Diving Type:
Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Slim profile was a pro, but like other users I realised that only about 2 years after buying it, I found the yellow purge button had disintegrated into 6-7 pieces. Hopefully I can find a spare button, but will have to got back to my reserve occy to protect the diaphragm of the SlimLine.

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SlimLine Purge button

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Recommend to stay away from this
By Adam HelbergVerified Reviewer from Santa Ana, CA on 10/11/2009
Pros:
Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Slim Design
Cons:
Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

After a couple of years the plastic purge button broke down. Also it breathes hard.

 
Awesome Octo!
By jeff9062Verified Reviewer from Oceanside, Ca on 3/17/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

This octo is great, smooth easy air flow!
Does not free flow, highly recommended!!!

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Reliable product at a great value.
By Newbie DiverVerified Purchaser from Longmont, CO on 1/14/2009
Pros:
Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Describe Yourself:
Novice Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Great value for an alternate air source, this is part of my novice value set up. I like the slim profile, easy of use, and reliability. Never had any problems of free flow with this regulator when entering the water unlike some I have seen and used in the past.

Excellent value for your first setup if you are concious of every penny you are spending.

 
Great octo
By BobVerified Reviewer from Jefferson City, MO on 10/24/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

My primary started breathing wet on my first dive recently so I used this little octo for the remainder of the trip, six long dives in all. It worked perfectly, I couldn't distinguish it from the primary. It's a bargain and so easy to stow.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
looks good
By azfVerified Purchaser from az on 9/24/2008
Pros:
Slim Design
Best Uses:
Last Resort
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Diving Type:
Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

looks good on the bc havent had to use it and hope i dont have to breaths pretty well for an octo

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Practical Octopus
By FINS OF FUN DIVINGVerified Purchaser from JACKSONVILLE, FL on 9/3/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Describe Yourself:
Technical Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

This is the most trouble-free Octopus I have ever used. In fact, I got "8" of them to use with my students. They are reliable and I have never had one yet free flow. They last for years, and they never get in the way of other gear. Compared to others, you cant beat the price ! Fins of Fun Diving.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
GOOD PRODUCT WOULD BUY AGAIN
By BRIANVerified Purchaser from BRISTOL , TN on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Use, Reliable
Best Uses:
Upgrading Equipment, With Nitrox
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

NONE

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Compact Form; Low Quality Materials
By MR_PhotoVerified Purchaser from Honolulu, HI on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Easy To Connect, Easy To Use, Slim Design
Cons:
Low Quality Materials
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

This is the second SlimLine2 I have purchased; on the first the purge cover cracked and then crumbled away over several dives. The material for the cover does not seem strong enough to stand up to any rough handling. Perhaps this has been resolved in the newer model. However, for the price, this is a nice compact octo and tucks away easy.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
works well
By kat the pacVerified Purchaser from league city, texas on 8/9/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Cons:
Nothing
Best Uses:
Saftey
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

LUckily never really neeeded it. used it only for testing

 
Excellent,also easy breathing!
By CodiVerified Purchaser from Brooker, Florida on 8/9/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Best Uses:
With Nitrox
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Great product, you won't go wrong with this one!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
does the job
By Pepe2yaVerified Purchaser from Tampa,Fl. on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Best Uses:
Last Resort
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

nice easy to breathe and out of the way.

Service & Delivery comments:

Great and on time.

 
Breathes well. Stows really well.
By Fire DiverVerified Purchaser from Des Moines Iowa on 7/11/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Does Not Leak, Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design, Stows well
Best Uses:
Safe second, Upgrading Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Diving Type:
Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Teaching, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

It is a very functional and inexpensive safe second. It stows very well and is a pleasure to use in the water.

 
*Great back-up for the price*
By StephanieVerified Reviewer from Tennessee on 7/9/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Lightweight, Nitrox Compatible, Slimline
Cons:
Gets wet if not upright
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreational, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Good product for the price. Gets wet if not upright. Like the slimline feature and highly visible.

 
Good Stuff
By GA. DiverVerified Reviewer from Valdosta, GA on 6/22/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Reliable, Slim Design
Best Uses:
Back up
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving, Spring Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Great back up, No problems yet

 
Inexpensive yet effective
By DiverVerified Purchaser from Knoxville, TN on 6/8/2008
Pros:
Slim design
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

The product is no frills yet works well, it stays close to your body.

 
Great for the $
By Kenny the drummerVerified Purchaser from Tampa,Fl. on 5/28/2008
Pros:
Comfortable
Best Uses:
Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Low profile,breathes good for a octo.Own 3,never let me down.

Service & Delivery comments:

Prompt delivery as always.

 
Nice size, easy to stow
By SargeVerified Purchaser from Elma, Washington on 5/28/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Effortless Breathing
Best Uses:
Cold Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Used it on an open water (cold) dive, first in a few years. Very happy with the design, easy to stay flat and out of the way.

 
Good basic octopus
By KoalaVerified Purchaser from South Coast New South Wales Australia on 5/21/2008
Pros:
Comfortable
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Good basic octopus. It does the job

 
Works great
By Mountain MermaidVerified Reviewer from Asheville, NC on 5/16/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Compact, Effortless Breathing
Best Uses:
Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Everything I expected in a good octo - low profile design that clipped to my BCD no problem. No free flow, easy purge, and no difficulty drawing a breath at depth. That it can be used right or left is a nice plus.

 
fine octo, exhaust cover pops off
By sander8Verified Purchaser from Laguna Beach, CA on 5/15/2008
Pros:
Serviceable
Cons:
Poor Design
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

works fine and is small, plastic cover that protects exhaust valve pops off whenever the octo is tapped hard as when the octo swings around when gear is handled. This cover should be mounted more securely.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good economical octopus
By StanVerified Reviewer from Texas on 5/14/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible
Cons:
Must be right side up
Best Uses:
Extreme Depths, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Good product that breathes fine, but must be used right side up to function properly.

 
Great low-profile octo
By MatVerified Reviewer from Honolulu, HI on 5/14/2008
Pros:
Low Profile
Cons:
Causes Jaw Fatigue
Best Uses:
Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

This octo has a great low profile design. It fits nicely along side your BC with minimal drag. It is not suitable as a primary as performance is pretty poor, but it is satisfactory enough to keep you safe if needed.

 
Quality, simple, compact, low $$!
By srdiverVerified Purchaser from Nashville, TN on 5/7/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Compact and streamline, Nitrox Compatible
Best Uses:
Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

How can one complain. An Oceanic EANx ready octopus for under $50. It is is there just in case and it does its job very well. I upgraded my regulaors and transferred my alternate air/inflator to the upgraded set. With this octopus's compact and streamline design, I hardly notice I now have an extra item attached when using what is now my back-up regulator set.

 
light and thin
By ClemVerified Purchaser from Ohio on 1/25/2008
Pros:
Comfortable
Cons:
bc clip could be better
Best Uses:
Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

a better, safer approach than the integrated octo at an very affordable price point. Well made for its cost.

 
fits perfect
By jo 'n loVerified Purchaser from daytona beach, fl on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Very slim not bulky
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

I wanted to replace the original bulky octopus on my HUB. This fits in the pocket perfect!

 
Slimline Octo
By RickVerified Purchaser from Alabama on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Love the low profile
Cons:
Had defective valve seat
Best Uses:
Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Great alternative to the bulky standard octo. [...]

 
I would not buy again
By Diving DivaVerified Purchaser from USA on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Small Size
Cons:
Free flowing
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

I had it adjusted 2 times and still freeflowed so I gave up and bought a different brand and style.

 
Its an Octo...
By CooongerVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 9/25/2007
Pros:
It works
Best Uses:
In emergencies only
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Well, I've only used it when screwing around and to make sure it still works, but each time, I breathe in and it gives me air. It is an octo, that's all and it serves its purpose.

 
Your basic octo, nice and compact
By JeffVerified Purchaser from Sunrise, FL on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Compact, Nitrox Compatible
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

Its fine...nice and streamlined, breaths OK but not great, have pointed, it can be a bit awkward to use because its "directional." I sometimes think I should have bought the swivel or the Alpha sport octo, for more flexibility/better breathing, respectively. This one is fine though...it works, and doesn't get in the way when you don't need it which is 99% of the time.

 
Great Octo
By PT CruiserVerified Reviewer from Tulsa, OK on 7/29/2007
Pros:
Comfortable
Best Uses:
Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

I've owned this Octo for over three years and have not had one issue with it. Works great. Easy breathing, and slim design fits to you without any issues. Can't go wrong with this one.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Design
By Mathew Mascus from Denver, CO. on 3/15/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible, Small
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

The size and the design is great. I love the streamline feeling. It breaths very easily even when I was inverted. A definite keeper!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
think before buy
By alonsoVerified Reviewer from mexico city. mx on 2/22/2007
Pros:
Adjustable, Comfortable
Cons:
silicon diaphragm
Best Uses:
Recreation
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Slimline Octopus, Yellow "Old Style":

i need more o2 because the silicon diaphragm sometimes fail and leave constant flow when the mouthpiece narrow to the top.
check the position in your byc

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