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Brand: Oceanic

Located in: Essential Equipment, Regulators

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.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable(5), Effortless breathing(4), Nitrox compatible(3)

Best Uses:

Warm water(5)

Describe Yourself:

Recreational diver(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Can't beat it!

By Capt.Pepe

from Tampa,Fl. on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Diving Type:

Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Blue:

Scuba mag best buy.Rated better than more expensive regs.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great Buy

By Diver

from Knoxville, TN on 6/8/2008

Pros:

Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Blue:

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]

About to buy my second one

By Barefoot

from Myrtle Beach, SC on 4/19/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Blue:

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]

Low cost great performance

By Mike the adjuster

from St. Charles, MO on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, No free flow issues, No noise issues

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Blue:

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.

Great Price, Reliable for the Novice

By jd3

from Indian harbor Beach, Florida on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible

Cons:

OK so far

Best Uses:

Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Beginner, Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Blue:

Cost effective and safe..
Great product for the Novice

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Outstanding value

By Bill

from Charleston SC on 8/16/2007

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

none found

Best Uses:

Professional, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Alpha 8 SP5 Piston Regulator, Blue:

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.

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