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Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete

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DESCRIPTION

Whats in the box:Air XS, QD Low Pressure Hose

When you took dive lessons you learned to perform specific skills to make you safe and comfortable underwater and at the surface. One of those skills was buoyancy control. Once you start diving for fun you use your buoyancy control devise constantly throughout the dive. Your Octopus or Alternate Air Source devise on the other hand is never used unless there is an Emergency Out of Air Situation. Reacting properly in an Out of Air Situation can make the difference between an eventful dive and a tragedy. If your alternate air source and your BCD inflator devise are one and the same you will always know where to find it in an emergency. The Air XS 2 is two devises in one - an extra second stage and a power inflator. Since it's at the end of your BCD inflator hose, it's always easy to find. Using the Air XS 2 is simple. Pressing the oblong blue button inflates your BC; pressing the round blue purge button expels water from the extra second stage so you can breathe from it. To inflate ate or deflate the BCD manually, use the button at the very end of the unit. Weighing 7.9 ounces, the Air Xs has a compact yet sturdy housing less than four inches in diameter. It can be used with nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent.
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FEATURES
  • Lightweight and Compact Design
  • Eliminates Octopus Hose
  • Increased Safety through constant use on dives
  • Combines two functions in one
  • Nitrox ready
  • Ready to Mount on BCD

SPECIFICATION
Weight [with packaging]14 Inch, 16 Inch: 1.4 lb, 18 Inch: 1.45 lb, 20 Inch: 2.6 lb

ITEM INCLUDES
Air XS, QD Low Pressure Hose

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete
 
4.0

(based on 19 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Slim design (9)
  • Comfortable (7)
  • Easy to connect (7)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Easy to retrieve (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Eliminating hoses (9)
    • Upgrading equipment (5)
    • Warm water (5)
    • Last resort (3)
    • Recreation (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced diver (6), Advanced (4), Recreational diver (4), Beginner (3)
      • Diving Type:
      • Open water diving (9), Drift diving (5), Wreck diving (5), Night diving (4), Outdoor professional (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Best Choice

    I didn't like having the octo hanging down that I had to make sure was secured the whole time...the Air XS eliminated that problem. It takes a little getting used to the buttons...Read complete review

    I didn't like having the octo hanging down that I had to make sure was secured the whole time...the Air XS eliminated that problem. It takes a little getting used to the buttons for the BC, but it was cake after that. In open water testing I did with it, it was a whole lot easier(for me)to hand my primary off and use this to get to surface. You also have the comfort of knowing that your backup is right there. I would reccommend having a dive shop install it; it seems pretty easy, but I had problems until my local shop spent a minute on it for a VERY nominal fee.As with almost everything, let the experts save you time and trouble!!!

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Just ok

    Great idea, and work's great for the most part. The only problem I have with the unit is the button placement. I wear 7mm gloves in the local quarry and often found myself hitting...Read complete review

    Great idea, and work's great for the most part. The only problem I have with the unit is the button placement. I wear 7mm gloves in the local quarry and often found myself hitting both the release and inflate buttons at the same time. It's hard to tell form the picture but the buttons are on the same side of the unit facing the same direction as the mouth piece, separated only by the mouth piece. It was really easy to grab and find but also easy to press the inflate button with the palm or another finger. I just got used to pulling the hose to dump and it worked perfectly. I also did some buddy breathing tests and the unit breathes well at around 30 feet. Keep in mind that with no spare octo you have to give up your primary if someone is out of air.

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    12/24/2012

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I'll never go back to a standard Octopus

    By Fitz

    from Guam

    About Me Advanced

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    Pros

      Cons

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          Comments about Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete:

          The idea with this, or any similar product, is that you do as follows:

          Your buddy signs "I need air!"

          1. YOU put the secondary air source in your mouth and hand him your normal second stage (which is still in your hand -- you just took it out of your mouth).

          2. You grasp him by the lapels and hold him close (he doesn't have enough hose to wander off, so you are in control -- a Good Thing if he's a little panicky).

          3. Ascend safely.

          The three advantages of one of these things are that (a) you KNOW where your spare is, all the time, (b) You control your buddy, not vice versa, (c) you don't drag your octopus across the bottom or get it snagged somewhere.

          Personally, I'll never go back to a standard octopus (this one isn't mine, I have a ScubaPro Air II, but same idea. I'm getting this for my son, because I'm that sold on its being a safer option, and he dives an Oceanic BC).

          I'll grant you, your octopus SHOULD be secured, but they don't always stay that way. With the Air II, I always KNOW right where it's at.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          12/6/2012

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          No problems after 4 years

          By Norcal Scuba Diver

          from Sacramento

          About Me Advanced

          Pros

          • Does Not Leak
          • Easy To Connect
          • Easy To Retrieve
          • Easy To Use
          • Reliable
          • Slim Design

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Eliminating Hoses
            • Last Resort
            • Upgrading Equipment
            • With Nitrox

            Comments about Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete:

            Takes a few dives to become very familiar with its operation. You give your primary for buddy breathing, or your going to make it a uncomfortable and difficult return to surface.

            No issues with free flow, generally have it serviced annually. Additionally I insure that it is rinsed out and dried thourghly after each dive. It doesn;t get abused as most other lenghty octos. You won;t be acccidently dragging it thru the sand and bumping it on coral. (Unless you have some serous bouyancy issues)

            While in transit or traveling I tuck it inside my BCD for protection.

            My only gripe is that the quick disconnect to the unit is non-standard and difficult to find or replace.

            • Diving Type:
            • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            6/26/2012
             
            5.0

            Works with no drama

            By DrBoom

            from New Mexico

            About Me Advanced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Connect
            • Easy To Use
            • Slim Design

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Eliminating Hoses
              • Upgrading Equipment

              Comments about Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete:

              Installs in a snap, and the integrated controls just work as intended, with no drama.

              • Diving Type:
              • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              12/6/2011
               
              5.0

              cool-makes sense

              By Shane

              from Orlando

              About Me Advanced

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable Mouthpiece
              • Does Not Leak
              • Easy To Connect
              • Easy To Retrieve
              • Easy To Use
              • Reliable
              • Slim Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Eliminating Hoses
                • Upgrading Equipment

                Comments about Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete:

                Wouldn't go back to diving with a normal octo unless teaching. You can eliminate hoses with this piece and its actually easier to find in an emergency, just inches below your mask, same location you would reach for your inflator hose.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                10/11/2011
                 
                5.0

                less hoses

                By nate

                from kent wa.

                About Me Beginner

                Pros

                • Comfortable Mouthpiece
                • Does Not Leak
                • Easy To Connect
                • Easy To Retrieve
                • Easy To Use
                • Reliable
                • Slim Design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Eliminating Hoses
                  • Upgrading Equipment

                  Comments about Oceanic Air XS regulator/inflator combination Complete:

                  a longer hose makes it easy to find and use no free flow and easy to install.

                  • Diving Type:
                  • Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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