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Oceanic's Alpha 8 second stage and SP5 first stage produce a low priced, no frills regulator system that offers easy breathing. This regulator is so rugged and economical to maintain (replacement parts are inexpensive) that it's become popular as a rental.
It can be used with air or nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent right out of the box.
SECOND STAGE
The Alpha 8's super sturdy ABS/Polycarbonate housing weighs just six ounces and measures just more than two and three-quarter inches in diameter. Even the ring that holds the cover in place is feather light, it's made of anodized aircraft aluminum. The lightweight and anatomically designed mouthpiece translate into a second stage that won't cause jaw strain.
FIRST STAGE
At 26ounces, the SP5 is one of Oceanic's lightest first stages and features an unbalanced piston design. Machined from marine brass and chrome plated, it offers one high pressure port and four low pressure ports.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Houston, TX on 4/22/2010
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
Have used this reg for about 20 dives now ranging from warm tropical water to fairly cold lakes(40-45F) and have yet to have a problem with it. It breaths easily and isn't too heavy.
from PLC, Venezuela on 3/25/2010
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
easy to use, especially for beginners
from San Jose, Costa Rica on 1/7/2010
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
I would buy this product again and again
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Tampa,Fl. on 7/8/2008
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
Scuba mag best buy.Rated better than more expensive regs.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Knoxville, TN on 6/8/2008
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
I have two of the alpha 7 this is the first alpha 8 as with the 7's the 8 is a good budget-minded divers regulator. I have had no problems with any of these reg's.I would buy it again.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Myrtle Beach, SC on 4/19/2008
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
Everybody wants to know would you recommend the product. Well, I bought this regulator for me a year and half ago, and I am about to buy a second one for my son. Our diving is kept to recreational depths and we stay in relatively warm water, but works great for our purposes.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from St. Charles, MO on 12/3/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
Used in salt water and fresh water with no issues at all. I have not had this regulator below 90 feet but it provided consistent good operation where it was used.
from Indian harbor Beach, Florida on 11/8/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
Cost effective and safe..
Great product for the Novice
[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Charleston SC on 8/16/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Black:
I purchased this based on my own Oceanic 1st and second stage thats about 7 years old. I've never had a problem with it so i was more inclined to purchase another oceanic product. I don't do cold water diving...(50 deg max) and i don't do deep water (over 130) so the adjustability wasn't or hasn't been a need for me. However the ruggidness of these is outstanding. Like i said i've never had a problem nor do i treat these with kid gloves like some are suggested to be treated. I am confident in these so much so that i bought this for my boys to learn on.