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Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 17:48:19 -0400
To: techdiver@terra.net
From: pcs@ma*.mt*.ca* (Paul Case)
Subject: Re: Mares Abyss
While you're on the test run, see if you can't take a look at the US Divers
Micra. I like it and have heard others like it too!


>Adam,
>
>> I'm in the market for a new reg, too.  I've heard from several people
>> (2 instructors, one shop owner) that the Abyss is "The Best Reg"
>> available.  I'm sure there are those who would take some issue with
>> that, but the fact remains that of all the people I've talked to who
>> have expressed an opinion on the Abyss, all like it bunches.
>
>Every regulator a shop owner is trying to sell you is the "Best Reg". 
>Same goes for instructors who work for shops, or get a commission.
>
>It's an unfortunate fact of life. Although I have no experience with 
>the Abyss (or any other Mares regulator for that matter), I can tell 
>you my regulator of choice is the Scubapro MK-10/G-250. However, this 
>combo usually sells for around $429 (if you shop around you can beat 
>it). This is my regulator of choice. I don't work for a shop and I'm 
>not saying this because I shelled out some $$$ for one. Other people 
>like the Odin's. Best suggestion, find a regulator highly 
>recommended, and see if you can dive it to test it out. Not in a 
>pool, but on a real dive.
>
>Ken
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>Ken Sallot                                              kens@uf*.ed*
>(904) 392-2007                                          CIRCA
>http://grove.ufl.edu/~ken
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