Sherwood Product Reviews and Ratings - Regulators - Sherwood Magnum Regulator, from Leisure Pro

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Brand: Sherwood

Located in: Essential Equipment, Regulators

Ready to pack-up and go, this compact, precision-crafted performer is the regulator of choice for many recreational divers. Magnum meets or exceeds Navy diving tests and all European EN250 standards, including cold water performance tests. Sherwood's clean environmental dry-air-bleed first-stage design keeps cold water and contaminates from entering the internal mechanism which reduces first-stage regulator freeze up helping delivery of warmer air to the second-stage. This unique feature also keeps the internal components clear of salt, sand, chlorine and other mineral deposits that cause deterioration of internal parts in other regulators that require more frequent service. The Blizzard First-Stage is equipped with two primary high flow ports that boost air pressure to the second-stage, with a total of four LP ports for accessories. Made of Chromed Marine Grade Brass with extra large Yoke Screw Hand Wheel that is easy to turn even when wearing mittens.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 21 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Adjustable(5), Comfortable(19), Effortless breathing(16), Nitrox compatible(9)

Best Uses:

Cold water(13), Extreme depths(4), Recreation(3), Warm water(17)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced diver(9), Recreational diver(7)

Diving Type:

Drift diving(8), Night diving(8), Open water diving(11), Outdoor professional(4), Wreck diving(8)

Sherwood user since 83, good products

By the camera guy

from Anchorage Alaska on 3/18/2011

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

solid performer and have never had problems with Sherwood. From cleaning the bottom of the boat in Alaska to the Blue Hole in Belize at 140 feet, the reg works flawlessly. The entire family dives either bruts or magnums since 83. Not only would I buy Sherwood again, I have several times. (although they function perfectly after a decade of use, I buy a new first and second stage every ten years)

Great Buy

By Connor

from Danbury, CT on 5/16/2010

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Cons:

Difficult Purging

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

The only bad thing about this reg is that it's EXTREMELY difficult to purge. The plastic (or whatever material) on the front is super stiff, especially in temperate waters. You have to grab it with your fingers, and push really hard with your thumb in order to purge! It breathes great, and isn't a problem unless you frequently remove your regulator from your mouth. I'd buy again though, got it used from Leisurepro for a great deal.

Awesome!

By Edz

from Gisborne, NZ on 1/9/2010

Pros:

Adjustable, Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Extreme Depths, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Professional

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 Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

Very, very easy diving. Worked perfectly between depths of 30-70m.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

very good reg

By chasjr1 from calif on 11/20/2009

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Diving Type:

Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

cold water diver ; deep ; breath very easy

Good Work Horse

By Vance

from Amarillo, TX on 2/1/2009

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Warm Water

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 Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

This is a really nice work-horse regulator. Reliable and easy to use under all recreational conditions we have been through. Good value.

Great Reg!

By NBDdiver

from Kelowna Canada on 1/30/2009

Pros:

Adjustable, Comfortable, Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Open Water Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

Bought regulator for my girlfriend. Works good, haven't had any problems with it. Used in warm water, haven't had a chance to try it in cold water yet.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Regulator for the Price

By High Tech Redneck

from Amarillo, TX on 1/14/2009

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Instructor, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

I use this reg with students and my wife loves it. I've tried to get my wife to use a high end reg but she loves this one. She says she uses less air with it.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Recreational/Rental

By CaveMan

from Gainesville Florida on 12/9/2008

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Difficult Purging, Poor Design

Best Uses:

Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced 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 Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

This is an unbalanced piston reg that does not offer and user serviceable adjustment and minimal technician adjustment. Breathing becomes challenging at depths greater than 100 feet. The oval design lowers the surface area of the diaphragm changing the breathing profile from the normal circular designs. The ovular design also makes purging the system more difficult. I have owned sherwood products for 17 years now. I do not dive them in overhead environments or on deep dives. While they are bulletproof, they do not offer the same cost to performance ratio offered in times past when fully balanced systems were $1000 each. If you are a weekender diving open water on a budget, this reg will certainly do the job. If you are looking for the ultimate in comfort or plan on pushing limits, get a fully balanced diaphragm 1st and 2nd stage. The extra cost is worth it. When you get any reg take it to a shop and have its performance optimized as they are not shipped from the factory this way.

I would buy again

By Randy

from Upper NY on 8/25/2008

Pros:

Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Cold Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Diving Type:

Open Water Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

shewood still good

Great Regulator

By CFDJ

from Myrtle Beach Sc on 7/30/2008

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 Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

If you want bells and whistles this is not your reg. If you want quality that will last a lifetime this is your reg.

A great new Reg after 25 years

By Pilot Carter

from Boynton Beach, FL on 7/21/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, Dependable, Effortless Breathing, Light weight, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Extreme Depths, Warm Water

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 Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

I have owned my last Sherwood Magnum for 25 years, and just gave it to my son who is a just certified 12 year old. It still works great, the new one is smaller, and lighter, and breathes great. I have had such good service from my Sherwood gear, it is all I will buy now!!!

Excellent Product

By Schoonball

from Marietta, Georgia on 6/9/2008

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Causes Jaw Fatigue

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

I think this regulator is great. It is comfortable and easy to use. My only complaint that I found is that when I turn on my back to swim, or look up toward the surface, it is a littler harder to breathe, but not impossible.

Great Reg

By Fireball

from Fish Creek, WI on 6/5/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Cold Water

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

Works great in cold water

You can't beat it, or maybe you can...

By Twistedarts

from Westchester NY on 5/29/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing, Nitrox Compatible

Cons:

Huh

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

You can drive a nail with this thing, then go dive with it. Virtually indestructable. Gotta love sherwood. Besides FDNY uses their stuff, good enough for me.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy breathing

By CWDIVER

from Turlock, Ca. on 5/25/2008

Pros:

Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Cold Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

Easy to breath with.No problems at all.Use the extended tee to spread the bubbles away from face.

Sherwood Mag

By G-

from Billings, MT on 5/15/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, Effortless Breathing

Best Uses:

Cold Water

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

excellent Reg

good strong comfy mouthpiece

By billybewt

from liverpool england uk on 2/20/2008

Pros:

Comfortable, 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 Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

good quality great price

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great recreational regulator

By yet_another_diving_nut

from Colorado Springs, CO on 1/28/2008

Pros:

Adjustable, Comfortable, Effortless Breathing

Cons:

Requires some mods

Best Uses:

Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

I've heard a lot of differing opinions on Sherwood's entry line of regs. Let me say this: the Magnum will meet anyone's desire to dive in open water with comfort and ease. This reg doesn't cause a lot of jaw fatigue. The unit will come with a different "exhaust" option that YOU SHOULD INSTALL. This will move the bubbles further away from your face and mask causing far less regulator bounce and helping you enjoy the dive more. If you don't, I can tell you from experience that the bubbles will come directly up your face and if you have a weak fitting or poorly fitting mask, you'll be clearing the water from it all dive. Do yourself a favor -- it's only two screws to change it out and since the optional "wide" exhaust is included, why not use it? One thing of note is that this reg caused me to have a really dry mouth after two and a half hours of use. It might have been diving conditions that day or really, really, really dry air! Regardless, you should plan on having some extra water in you to prevent dehydration. Cost, performance and name brand make this reg worth a second look.

Sleek, comfortable reg!

By jacketprof

from Iowa on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Adjustable, Comfortable

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

After 25 years with my old reg (I don't get enough chances to dive!!) it was a treat to test drive my new Sherwood. I have TMJ, so the comfortable "bite" is important to me. No fatigue, no problems at all. This is nicely low profile, and breathes easily. My daughter in law is thinking about the same model for herself.

Mag

By Isso

from Charleston, SC on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Adjustable, Comfortable, Nitrox Compatible

Best Uses:

Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

Very comfortable

Good for the price!

By Woots

from Salt Lake City on 9/25/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Very comfortable

Best Uses:

Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Magnum Regulator,:

No major flaws. Very good for the price.

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