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>As a regulator tech for different brands, I understand and appreciate >the wide spread exceptance of the Apeks and Scuba Pro models, >but feel that the MR12 has a lot to offer. I don't claim that it is >better, but still deserves consideration. Why should I consider compromise? -----Original Message----- From: barlowg@gt*.k1*.oh*.us* To: techdiver@aquanaut.com Date: Thu Aug 30 07:06:41 PDT 2001 Subject: Mares Regs-DIR? >First off, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Greg Barlow >and I have been an avid reader of the postings for the last year. >The information presented has been very educational for me as I >slowly make the move to become a DIR diver. > >As a writer for Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine I have been >fortunate enough to watch the evolution of DIR from various >avenues, and have been impressed with the forethought and >experience that has made the DIR philosophy what it is today. > >My rig consists of the following: Halcyon backplate and harness, >Explorer 55# wings, Highland Mills bands, and AL80's for backgas. >I chose the aluminum cylinders due to the fact that I make at least >25% of my dives while diving wet. I had a real fear of not being able >to swim up a doubled pair of steel tanks, despite the loss of a >considerable amount of gas due to the low volume of 80's. > >Anyway...I use Mares MR12 regs exclusively (exception of Mares >R2 piston regs for side bottles), and am curious as to why more >divers don't use the MR12. I see the benefits as: 1. A very robust >first stage with minimal parts considering that it is a balanced >diaphragm. 2. There are a total of 5 LP ports, which greatly aids in >hose placement. 3. Provided you use a polymer second stage, it is >easily disassembled underwater allowing full access to the >diaphragm and exhaust valve. 4. The second stage is very simple, >yet provides Navy Class A performance. 5. The Vortex Assisted >Design limits free-flows, while providing little to no positive >pressure. 6. I can rebuild a second stage in around 15 minutes >even while in the field. > >As a regulator tech for different brands, I understand and appreciate >the wide spread exceptance of the Apeks and Scuba Pro models, >but feel that the MR12 has a lot to offer. I don't claim that it is >better, but still deserves consideration. > >I'm not alone in this opinion either, as two of my fellow dive buddies >also use the MR12's, and they are both GUE trained cavers. > >My intent is not to come on board as an "expert", but merely as a >student. If I am totally out of line, then I'm certain that I'll hear it. > >In closing, I've been diving since 1975, and as you may have >guessed, the original Voit MR12 holds many warm memories in my >heart. Yeah, I'm sure that my bias toward the MR12 comes from >sentimental reasons as much as from any other.... > >GREG > > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. ___________________________________________________ GO.com Mail Get Your Free, Private E-mail at http://mail.go.com -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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