first timer which regulator?

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You should look at what is available in your area as far as service goes and how up dated the technition is. If they aren't current on their training I would be a little skeptical than. In the past ten years of the 30 year I've been diving I have had SubaPro, Posiden, US Divers, I have a Sherwood Maximus now you can adjust the breathing from free flow to harder breathing in the event of a freeze up. I did try a Genesis OZ it was awesome and adjustable to but the price just for the 1st stage and primary was almost a $1000.00 but it is titanimum and both it and the sherwood are dry first stages. I'd rate the best so far as the OZ (to spendy) Sherwood Max, Posiden, Scuba Pro But look at what you can afford and the service you are going to get when needed Over all they are all tops when you have good service support

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