Questions about this item:
Mike E I'm a DM so I dive a lot in warm water. My current regulator breathes "wet" especially upside down which I don't like at all - if I want a "salty" taste I drink Margaritas. The first review indicated the A700 breathes "surprisingly wet" which to them was a plus ... any comments on this?
KELLEY A The regulator breathes fine and dry, even inverted. Enjoy!
JIM O I recently purchased the MK25/A700. I spent a week diving in Bonaire and found the A700 easy to adjust and very comfortable. I did not experience any "wetness" including while swimming upside down. I would not hesitate to recommend the A700.
JOE T Will be making my first trip to Grand Cayman in April . Can tell you
then . At this point I have just been setting it up . Sorry I could not be
of more help .
Joe Taylor
STEVE E Sorry, Mike. I have never experienced diving 'wet' so I don't really understand what you mean. I can tell you that I dove about 50 dives in water no warmer than 55 degrees (Channel Islands) all the way down to 34 degrees (various lakes in MT). Recently, a friend suggested I quit risking a potential free flow with the open MK25 in our cold waters so I got an MK17 and another A700 for my primary and moved my MK25 and the other A700 to the secondary.
I have yet to dive tropical so I don't really know anything about wet dives.
DAVID L I love mine. I have never experienced "wet" breathing with it. My DM has me blowing "air rings" upside down and no prob from the reg. (my air rings are not so good :)
HUY D Never had a problem breathing wet. I have had this regulator on over 300 dives and I still love how it is.
FRANKLIN M does not let water in in any circumstance. wet refering to moisture, condinsation, no dry mouth. like an old chrome reg from the 1970's. very nice reg.
JON H Hi, Mike. I meant that because the reg doesn't have some of the features that some others do that are designed to get moisture into the reg, and yet I haven't coughed on it, yet.
Definitely no virgin margaritas, though.
MICHAEL P I haven't had any issues with this. My only complaint is the stiffness of the air hose, it does push the reg fairly hard. I am going to get a more supple hose.
Shopper Is DIN type purchased?
GEORGE K No, it was YOKE type.
DANIEL V Living in the US I purchased the yoke style. Almost all dive centers on this side of the globe use yoke. If you are to buy a DIN and you do most of your diving in the Americas/Caribbean you will need to buy the DIN/Yoke converter as well.
JOSEPH S The MK25/700A was not offered with DIN, I purchased the DIN converter and requested it to be installed before shipping.
JUSTIN C they make din but the one i bought is yoke style
Ahmad H Hello there, i just want to ask comparation between ScubaPro A700 and Atomic T2X?? hope someone can give me some advise.
COPIOUS C sorry....i just got into diving and bought scuba pro becuz it was recommended highly by a couple friends of mine.
that's all i can tell ya.
woody
TAE H I bought A700 about a month ago and i love it
I do not know mich about T2x but you will have
No problem with A700 when you go deep diving.
I felt really comfortable and safe when i went down to
155 feet with A700. And what else do i need to say about
This brilliant regulator.
Prasad P Hi. Finally decided to purchase this. Does it come with a regulator bag?
Also I'm picking up the R295 as my Octo...does that come with the Scubapro Octopus Holder I've seen on the SimplyScuba videos?
ANTHONY C It does not come with a regulator bag and I doubt the Octo comes with a holder.
STEVE E Hi Prasad. Glad you got this combination. You will not regret it. I have had several divers here in MT recently warn me that it is only a matter of time until my open primary (MK25) freezes and free flows in this 39 degree water. Hasn't happened yet in 100', heavy breathing dives. (I did order an R17 to split my Octo to a pony tank since I do quite a bit of solo diving).
My MK25/A700 did not come with a regulator bag. I wrap the reg set in my BCD or wetsuit for local travel. For air travel, I use the maximum size carry on to pack my BCD, regs, mask and computer (must haves in my opinion). A dedicated regulator bag would serve me no purpose.
I bought the R395 Octo from another on-line vendor. It came with a holder/plug. It works well for me. From the reviews on Leisure Pro, it appears to include one as well but it is not mentioned under the "includes" tab.
Frankly, I may look for another Octo soon. After very cold diving, if I activate depress my purge button on my R395, I get an unstopable free flow. This does not happen before the dive--even in 13 degree air temp. Neither does it ever happen on the A700.
Hope this helps.
Steve
Prasad P Hey Steve, thanks so much! I've decided on a MK25/A700 with a C200 Octo. Can't wait to get em and start diving! =)
CesarRivera C What the differences between C300 and A700 ?
JOHN D I've been a diver for over 36 years and hold numerous certifications and Instructor levels from leisure diving to advanced Public Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer. I have always "purchased SCUBAPRO with the exception of communication systems and full-faced positive pressure systems.The C300 is an excellent second stage when paired with the MK25 first stage. I love the new 700 reg, though heavier, it works at 20 feet or 200 feet even better. I have over 6,000 dives and was pleased when this reg came out . Nostalgia I guess, with smaller and more refined features. I have NEVER had a malfunction with my regs, due in part to SCUBAPRO!
I have been , I guess you could say "CHALLENGED" having dove in Public Safety , blackwater diving and commercial work so long!
The C300 is an excellent reg depending on your type of diving.We'll talk more, assured! Not employed, but LEISURE PRO ROCKS!!!!
STEVEN G Cesar,
I never looked into the C300 very much. Hoever, I believe the difference is the material construction and pressure differentials in the second stage.
Steve
CARL B Check scubapro's web site but the difference that I see the 700 has more metal that allows it to work better in cold water
JUSTIN C I would go with 600 are A700. You get what you pay for. The MK25 is the top dog. MK 17 is more cold water.
You tube has good info by Simply Scuba.
CesarRivera C Thanks JUSTIN
manolis p Which Reg. do you recommend ?
MK25/C300, MK25/S600 or MK25/A700
And why ?
WILLIAM F Those are all great breathing regs I have the s600 and the a700 both paired w/ mk 25s and love them both. I dive cold, deep water in michigan and have never had any problems.
STEVE E Manolis,
Obviously, we both agree the MK25 is the best first stage regulator. I wanted a second stage that was adjustable and near top of the line (no sputtered Ti for me). I like my A700. I can only comment about a friend that has the S600 and he likes it as well. Can't go wrong with any of these.
Shopper Is this yoke or DIN?
LeisurePro S This regulator comes with the yoke connection. The DIN version of the MK25/A700 can be found here.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited lifetime warranty.
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Whats in the box:1st Stage, 2nd Stage, LP Hose SCUBAPRO has been the leader in the evolution of piston controlled first stages since its beginning; the MK25 carries on this heritage with an array of patented features ensuring unfailing performance. The MK25 is a balanced piston first stage, our absolutetop performer. It is a superior regulator thanks to its ultra stable intermediate pressure resulting in an extremely punctual and constantly high delivery of air. This means instant airflow at any tank pressure and water temperature for a real carefree dive. Air balanced flow-through piston- First stages with air balanced pistons deliver significantly more air to the second stage than anyother first stage, while their performance is totally unaffected by the changing tank pressure. A balanced piston allows the use of lighter and more sensitive components, resulting in ultra fast breathing response, instant delivery of air on demand, and extra highair flow, especially in low tank pressure ranges. The tired diver benefits from a smoother breathing regulator during the ascent or deco stop. Balanced piston first stages are the first choice of demanding sport divers and professionals. A balanced piston performsequally in warm and cold water environments. Two opposite high pressure ports- The arrangement of high and low pressure hoses is crucial to diving comfort. Two opposite high pressure ports allow for an individual positioning of the first stage (pointing up or down). This allows the diver to position the gauges either on the right or left side and increases the freedom of movement for head and neck. Multiple low pressure ports- For ultimate freedom in the arrangement of low pressure hoses, the MK25 accommodates five HF (high flow) ports on a swiveling turret, which allows for 360 degree swivel of hoses. High flow ports deliver about 15% more air than conventional ports. Externally adjustable intermediate pressure- Allows authorized SCUBAPRO service technicians to quickly finetune and adjusts the first stage after maintenance without the need to disassemble it. Cold Water Diving With SCUBAPRO-Diving conditions can be drastically different, including extreme cold water and outside temperatures, posing the possibility of a regulator "freezing". Therefore, resistance to freezing is imperative for the diver. All SCUBAPRO regulator systems are CE approved for 4300psi cold water diving. Some models go even beyond this super stringent qualification and have successfully been tested in extreme cold diving conditions at less than 36°F. As a specific anti-freezing measure, SCUBAPRO engineers have designed a patented finned cap for the MK25 first stages for optimal cold water diving. The ribs act as a radiator to increase the surface area of heat transfer from the water to warm up the internal parts that have been drastically cooled down by the gas pressure drop. SCUBAPRO has once again raised the bar for regulator performance with the introduction of the A700 second stage. It is truly the crown jewel of the SCUBAPRO regulator line. The A700 delivers extraordinary breathing performance in a striking, precision-handcrafted, full metal design. Whatever your dive destination, the SCUBAPRO A700 lets you breathe effortlessly and naturally underwater for a lifetime of exceptional dive experiences.
- High Performance in Warm and Cold Water (to 4300psi)
- Air-Balanced Piston
- HP Ports: 2
- HF (high flow) Ports: 5
- Unparalleled Breathing Performance
- Full-Metal Body and Components
- Compact dimensions for lightweight comfort
- Air-Balanced Valve Technology
- Decreases Inhalation Resistance
- Diver-Adjustable Inhalation
- Super High-Flow Exhaust Valve
| 1'st Stage Type | Balanced Piston | | LP Ports | 5 | | HP Ports | 2 | | Adjustable 2'nd Stage | Yes | | Nitrox Compatible | Up To 40% |
- Adjustable
- Breathes wet
- Comfortable
- Effortless Breathing
- Nitrox Compatible
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
10/28/2011 5.0scubapro make a great regulator By J.Copeland from The Big-O About Me Casual/ Recreational - Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Effortless Breathing
- Lightweight second stage
- Nitrox Compatible
- Cold Water
- Extreme Depths
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
10/21/2011 5.0One of the best breathing regulators mad - Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Effortless Breathing
- Nitrox Compatible
- Cold Water
- Extreme Depths
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
4/15/2011 (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful) By Irving Feldmeyer from Fl. - Very easy breathing at al
- Cold Water
- Extreme Depths
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Deeper dives, Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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