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Brand: Oceanic
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In an emergency, experts advise offering an out of air buddy your primary second stage and using your octopus regulator yourself. When was the last time you practiced that? Next time you do, evaluate how it easy it was. If you had any problems, consider buying Oceanic's Swivel 180 Degree Octopus-it's super simple to use.

As its name implies, the Swivel 180 Degree Octopus has a swivel where the low pressure hose attaches to the second stage. But that's not its only unique feature. Unlike most second stages, the 180 Octo has no up or down and exhausts exhaled bubbles at the side. This means the hose for this breathing machine can come over or under either your left or right shoulder and you'll still be able to pick up the octopus, put it in your mouth, purge and breathe without stopping to check its orientation.
To make it easy to find, the Swivel 180 Degree Octo and its hose are high visibility yellow. To avoid jaw fatigue, the second stage weighs only 5.8 ounces and features an anatomically designed mouthpiece. The cover, which has an integrated purge valve, measures only three inches across, so this second stage is compact and low profile.

The Swivel 180 Degree Octo comes ready to use with air or nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent.
More information for the Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 11 reviews)
82% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Adjustable(3), Comfortable(6), Easy to connect(3), Easy to use(3), Nitrox compatible(3)
Best Uses:
Professional(3), Recreation(6), Warm water(4)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(6), Professional diver(3)
Diving Type:
Open water diving(4)
 
Good for a backup
By DeathdiverVerified Reviewer from Modesto, CA on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Easy To Retrieve, Slim Design
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 "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

I've had this Octo for 3+ years. After de-tuning it, it has been a reliable back-up. It does breath wet and takes some effort, but again, it is not meant to be a primary reg. Price was right and the swivel makes handing off nice and easy.

 
not worth it
By MikeVerified Reviewer from Santa Cruz, CA on 6/7/2009
Pros:
Easy To Connect, Easy To Retrieve, Easy To Use, Slim Design
Cons:
Free Flow Issues, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Last Resort
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

I have had this octo for about a year, but I plan on replacing it with something nicer. From the get go, this octo has leaked or free flowed with regularity. I got my DSO to take a look at it, and we ended up having to restrict the air flow enough to make breathing difficult. A friend of mine also has this octo, and his has since cracked, rendering it useless.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The Swivel is a must
By John ZVerified Reviewer from North Potomac, MD on 11/28/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Easy To Connect, Easy To Use
Cons:
Free Flow Issues
Best Uses:
Upgrading Equipment, With Nitrox
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

The swivel makes buddy breathing the best thing since sliced bread.

I've had two units for about two years and on the first dives I had free flow problems. I sent the units back to LeisurtePro and they replaced seals, which cured the problem, once and for all. Apparently some units had bad seals.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Outstanding Octo
By RonVerified Purchaser from San Jacinto on 7/11/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Easy To Connect, Easy To Use, High Quality, Reliable, Slim Design
Best Uses:
Primary Octo
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
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 "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

This is a great Octo. I have one on both of my regulator sets.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice unit
By RichVerified Purchaser from Myrtle Beach, SC on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Adjustable, Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible
Best Uses:
Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

Very nice unit for the price but the hose connection is a bit flimsy and broke afther tightening it to the first stage.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very compact
By ScubajackVerified Purchaser from Ohio on 10/11/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Streamlined
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Professional, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

I switched from an Alpha 4 to this swivel Octo. It is much more streamlined. When I've shared air, my buddy says it breaths easy and is comfortable.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
GREAT OCTO
By JOHNNYVerified Purchaser from BOYNTON BCH FL on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Comfortable
Best Uses:
Professional, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

THE SWIVEL MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE,

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I strongly recommend it
By SaoudVerified Purchaser from Doha on 9/8/2007
Pros:
Adjustable, Comfortable
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

Very helpful instrument

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Might have a design flaw.
By Matt from Houston, TX on 8/30/2007
Pros:
Adjustable
Cons:
Poor Design
Best Uses:
Professional
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

I have had this for almost a year and went into a pool with it and it had a free flow problem. The local dive shop tried unsuccessfully to repair it but had to send it back to Oceanic for repair or replacement.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Oceanic quality, but a little wet
By Sled491Verified Purchaser from Waterford WI on 8/21/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible
Cons:
Breathes wet
Best Uses:
Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

Nice and streamlined but bresathes wet

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good looks and performance
By JimVerified Purchaser from Atmore, AL on 7/31/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic "Swivel 180 Degree" Octopus, Yellow:

I went on a high altitude cold/fresh water dive at Flaming Gorge, UT. I was testing a new second stage regulator and my new Oceanic Swivel 180 degree octopus. The second stage needed a bit of adjustment, but the Swivel worked great.

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