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Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3

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DESCRIPTION

Whats in the box:Duo-Air Octopus, LP Quick Disconnect Hose

In an effort to continually meet the needs of today's divers, TUSA is expanding their regulator line with the Inflator Regulator. It's a downstream backup regulator that also provides you with easy-to-operate buoyancy control. The Inflator Regulator is positioned at the end of the buoyancy compensator hose, the ideal location for quick, efficient use. Because you use it as your power inflator, you always know where it's located . Plus, the Inflator Regulator cuts down on hose clutter because you use the same hose to supply both the power inflator and the backup regulator. The regulator features a dependable down-stream demand valve mechanism.
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FEATURES
  • Combination of octopus regulator and power inflator.
  • Classic downstream regulator valve.
  • Air balanced power inflator valve.
  • Single hose combination.
  • Eliminating hose clutter, because you use the same hose to supply both the power inflator and your alternate air source, also known as safe-2nd or Octo.
  • The Duo Air is positioned at the end of the Buoyancy Compensator hose.

SPECIFICATION
Weight [with packaging]1.25 lb

ITEM INCLUDES
Duo-Air Octopus, LP Quick Disconnect Hose

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3
 
4.4

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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  • 3 Stars

     

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to connect (12)
  • Easy to retrieve (12)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Comfortable mouthpiece (10)
  • Reliable (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Eliminating hoses (11)
    • Upgrading equipment (9)
    • Last resort (6)
    • Cold water (4)
    • Warm water (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced diver (6), Recreational diver (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
      • Diving Type:
      • Open water diving (12), Drift diving (7), Wreck diving (7), Night diving (4), Cave diving (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good Alternate Regulator backup

    Have had the Tusa Duo Air for almost a year and about 75 dives. Very pleased with it. Easy to distinguish buttons - I especially like this design when compared with some of the ...Read complete review

    Have had the Tusa Duo Air for almost a year and about 75 dives. Very pleased with it. Easy to distinguish buttons - I especially like this design when compared with some of the other button configurations out there, good breather. I recommend practicing with it to become familiar and comfortable accessing it and actually breathing with it if the need should arise. Jaw fatigue could be an issue for longer term use by its very nature, but being an alternate this really is a non issue.
    The Duo Air was easy to install and have liked it well enough to buy another one for a new Zeagle BC I recently purchased. Felt it was a very good value after the research I did.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Decent secondary-air inflator

    For the price this is a good 2nd stage air. The regulator is not very comfortable or ergonomic to use, however it is an emergency device and you will hopefully never have to breath ...Read complete review

    For the price this is a good 2nd stage air. The regulator is not very comfortable or ergonomic to use, however it is an emergency device and you will hopefully never have to breath on it for extended periods of time.

    It is slightly on the heavy side, but you hardly notice when your busy diving.

    Overall I would recommend this for a diver on a budget.

    Reviewed by 21 customers

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    12/7/2011
     
    4.0

    Worked fine

    By noisygecko

    from Atlanta, Ga

    About Me Advanced

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    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable Mouthpiece

    Best Uses

      Comments about Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3:

      Keep in mind there are two different connector sizes that Leisure Pro doesn't seem to want to list in their specifications. This item was a Tusa, like my BCD, but had a larger size connector. Very strange.

      But, it came with a new hose, so that wasn't a big deal except that I wasn't able to use a new soundmaker that used the smaller connector.

      Other than that problem it worked fine. My inflator hose is quite long, so it was pretty easy to breath off the device. But, it did try to twist in my mouth, so I would only want to use it in an emergency.

      The normal inflation and deflation operations worked just fine.

      • Diving Type:
      • Night Diving, Open Water Diving

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      11/15/2011
       
      4.0

      I would buy agin

      By Lee the diver

      from Virginia

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Eliminating Hoses
        • Last Resort
        • Upgrading Equipment

        Comments about Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3:

        Works well luckily did not have to use it

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        10/22/2011
         
        5.0

        Great product at a great price.

        By Scubabubba

        from Ohio

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Comfortable Mouthpiece
        • 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 Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3:

          The IR-3 breathes very easy for an alternate. Eliminating another hose is always good. Also, save yourself some cash...it's almost identical to the more expensive Air-2.

          • Diving Type:
          • Cave Diving, 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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          9/27/2011
           
          5.0

          Excellent value and performance

          By MGH

          from Conway, SC

          About Me Advanced

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          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Eliminating Hoses

            Comments about Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3:

            This alternate air/octopus can't beat beat for price and performance. I've used it on my TUSA Platina BC and it works perfectly, it breathes easy, there are no freeflow problems, convenient location on BC, very easy installation, including shortened quick detach LP hose, so that doesn't stick up past your shoulder. I couldn't be happier, especially since it is less than half the price of other manufacturer's models.

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            5/18/2011
             
            4.0

            Bottoms up...

            By Trey C.

            from Miami, FL

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • 1 less hose to deal with
            • Comfortable Mouthpiece
            • Easy To Connect
            • Easy To Retrieve

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Eliminating Hoses
              • Last Resort
              • Upgrading Equipment

              Comments about Tusa Duo-Air Alternate Combo Inflater IR-3:

              I really like the concept and having one less hose to deal with. It takes a little time to get used to the button configuration but well worth the effort.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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