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Pairing the balanced adjustable Ellipse 2nd stage regulator, with the hyper-balanced diaphragm 1st stage MC9 regulator, place this regulator at the very top of the Cressi range. The engineering and performance of this combination creates a high performance regulator that will compete with the best of them.
The Ellipse Balanced 2nd stage has incorporated many of the characteristics of Ellipse. The Ellipse Balanced has a slightly larger housing which is made from a sound-absorbing material,and a new diaphragm that further improves the already very low inhalation effort of Ellipse. The pneumatic balanced piston allows for constant performance at any depth and with any cylinder pressure in the Scuba tank.
Inhalation Effort can be adjusted with an easy grip knob. The knob is designed to work even when wearing gloves and allows the diver to fine tune the breathing resistance to meet the needs of the dive environment.To further give the diver a custom breathing mechanism the regulator is equipped with a venturi switch, when placed in position (-) it functions as pre-dive mode, and helps prevent the regulator from free-flowing at the surface, when moved to (+) it allows the regulator its maximum performance.The design of the 2nd stage is environmentally sealed allowing the regulator to function properly between annual services at a constant high performance.
An internal heat exchanger optimizes the performance of the regulator even in cold waters. Through an engineering study of the internal air flows of the housing Cressi engineers have created an absolute natural, smooth and very silent breathing capability. The standard exhaust cover can be replaced by the diver for a larger model that pushes the bubbles further away from the diver's face.
The Balanced 1st stage MC9 Hyper-balanced Diaphragm Actuated 1st stage has a lightweight body covered by a protective techno-polymer elastomer shell. The regulator is equipped with four low pressure and two high pressure ports. Internally the 1st stage is coated with an anti-friction anti-corrosion materialthat reduces resistance and allows the critical components to move freely. This makes the components perform and last longer between annual servicing and increases performance.
Research on internal air passages and incorporating a special assist chamber haslowered the drop of intermediate pressure upon inhalation and has kept this dropat a minimum, guaranteeing higher performance in any situation. Hyper-balancing allows for an increase of the intermediate pressure at maximum depths and when experiencing low pressure in the Scuba cylinder, offering higher performance at maximum depths and during the ascent phase of the dive.
The Ellipse Balanced 2nd stage has incorporated many of the characteristics of Ellipse. The Ellipse Balanced has a slightly larger housing which is made from a sound-absorbing material,and a new diaphragm that further improves the already very low inhalation effort of Ellipse. The pneumatic balanced piston allows for constant performance at any depth and with any cylinder pressure in the Scuba tank.
Inhalation Effort can be adjusted with an easy grip knob. The knob is designed to work even when wearing gloves and allows the diver to fine tune the breathing resistance to meet the needs of the dive environment.To further give the diver a custom breathing mechanism the regulator is equipped with a venturi switch, when placed in position (-) it functions as pre-dive mode, and helps prevent the regulator from free-flowing at the surface, when moved to (+) it allows the regulator its maximum performance.The design of the 2nd stage is environmentally sealed allowing the regulator to function properly between annual services at a constant high performance.
An internal heat exchanger optimizes the performance of the regulator even in cold waters. Through an engineering study of the internal air flows of the housing Cressi engineers have created an absolute natural, smooth and very silent breathing capability. The standard exhaust cover can be replaced by the diver for a larger model that pushes the bubbles further away from the diver's face.
The Balanced 1st stage MC9 Hyper-balanced Diaphragm Actuated 1st stage has a lightweight body covered by a protective techno-polymer elastomer shell. The regulator is equipped with four low pressure and two high pressure ports. Internally the 1st stage is coated with an anti-friction anti-corrosion materialthat reduces resistance and allows the critical components to move freely. This makes the components perform and last longer between annual servicing and increases performance.
Research on internal air passages and incorporating a special assist chamber haslowered the drop of intermediate pressure upon inhalation and has kept this dropat a minimum, guaranteeing higher performance in any situation. Hyper-balancing allows for an increase of the intermediate pressure at maximum depths and when experiencing low pressure in the Scuba cylinder, offering higher performance at maximum depths and during the ascent phase of the dive.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
5 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Adjustable(3), Comfortable(3), Effortless breathing(3)
Best Uses:
Warm water(3)
Diving Type:
Open water diving(3)
Was this a gift?:
No(3)
better than SR1
By Barry
from Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies on 5/1/2011
from Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies on 5/1/2011
Pros:
Adjustable, Comfortable, Effortless Breathing
Best Uses:
Extreme Depths, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Open Water Diving
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Cressi Cressi Ellipse Balanced MC9 Regulator:
This is an absolute great reg. I also own a SR1 and although the Sr1 is real good this Cressi is even better. Definitely the best reg I even own.
Great Reg
By diver1 from Marquette, MI on 4/27/2011
from Marquette, MI on 4/27/2011
Pros:
Adjustable, Comfortable, Effortless Breathing
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Cressi Cressi Ellipse Balanced MC9 Regulator:
Great reg, breaths easily in any position.
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great reg
By Paul from Australia on 12/30/2010
from Australia on 12/30/2010
Pros:
Adjustable, Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Cressi Cressi Ellipse Balanced MC9 Regulator:
My first reg, no complaints, no issues, hassle free diving.