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(based on 7 ratings)
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 7 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(6), Functional(6), Lightweight(3)
Best Uses:
Cold water(3), Recreation(6), Warm water(5)
Describe Yourself:
Recreational diver(5)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Package
By EricVerified Reviewer from Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela on 8/13/2008
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought two of these Mares packages for my kids. Nice, comfortable system. Only use them occasionally so I can not attest to their durability but no problems so far. Only needs a compass.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice equipment
By Roy from Canada, British Columbia on 7/5/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional
Cons:
No compass, Reg bag is too small
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

very nice equipment at a good price. I dive mostly in lakes, but did do a few ocean dives, it works great. The reg. bag could be bigger and the console doesn't have a compass, but for a few dollars more I was able to substitute it for one that has one.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good deal
By Just gettin startedVerified Reviewer from MO. on 4/26/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this package and used it to get certified. It worked great with only one problem, it was easy to set up, functioned well and I am very pleased with it. The only problem is the regulator is too small so I use it for a tool and parts bag instead.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Request assembly!
By Carribean boundVerified Reviewer from Charleston, SC on 4/20/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Package just arrived and looks better than I expected.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
good product - good value
By Capt ChrisVerified Reviewer from Oahu Hawaii on 1/25/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional
Cons:
Maintenance
Best Uses:
Professional, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased 8 sets of these for use in a public aquarium. They are used multiple times everyday.

First stage- They are very solid, but the high pressure seats tend to wear out quickly with high usage levels. I have to service them 3 or 4 times a year...at this price- it almost makes more sense to just replace them!

Second stage- it can often need an actuator adjustment, which is very straight forward but requires a special nut driver tool and allen key. Be sure to check the strength of your purge after you adjust it! They hold up really well to abuse and dont show scratches.

BCD- the patchs on the pockets do tear off easily and the stitching fades a bit, but again- we use them pretty hard here.

Depth pressure gauges also seem to burn through orings and air spools. I suggest to have extras on hand.

I would highly recommend this package for a recreational user- for a professional user beware of hidden maint costs as the warranty does not cover pro usage. Great value.

Aloha-

Capt Chris

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A Solid Value
By BillVerified Reviewer from Olympia, Wa. (near Seattle) on 1/22/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Improves Diving Experience, Lightweight, Quality construction, Stylish, Value Priced
Cons:
Needs compass
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Several cold (50 deg) dives. Several warm (80 deg) dives with no problems. Reg is good. BCD is very nice. Adjustments are easy. The gages are accurate and easy to read. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a low cost high quality set up. I would buy this again. The only poorly thought out item is the regulator bag as it isn't large enough to hold the reg once you assemble it. I saved enough to buy a bigger bag anyway.

Service & Delivery comments:

First order was lost by UPS LeisurePro was very helpful in addressing this problem.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Awesome gear for a great price
By Zach from Panama City Beach, FL on 10/14/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy To Use, Ergonomic, Functional, Improves Diving Experience
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Beginner, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

You can't beat the price! The BC is high quality. The best part of this package is the regs. Very easy breathing and comfortable. Much better than the gear that i trained with. The regs I trained with were like breathing through a soda straw. You can't go wrong with this scuba package. The gauge console is also very streamlined and easy to read.

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