Scuba Regulators Second Stage: Additional Features

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Ah, that's what the leaver does. Thanks James.

[@roymcelwee9334]

Great info as always. I’m about to buy my first reg set and am planning on the Dive Rite XT advanced after watching some of your videos. Thanks.

[@jamesaurich501]

Awesome job. Looking forward to more about the sardine run. Thanks

[@johnmiskin4905]

Always good James...Thanks. Learnt some thing new from your Vid.

[@chrisphilhower6029]

Hello. I just Passed the PADI OW Class on Aug 6 2023. I chose to go with a Genesis Prana for both the Main and Backup. The Prana (Main) has the Adjustable Venturi and Flow. The Octo has adjustable Flow. When I was in the Class, I used two different models. In the Pool portion i used an Aqualung with Adjustable Flow. During the OW portion, I was handed a US Divers Non Adjustable. I didn't care for that one too much. The US Divers seemed like it wanted to Freeflow when not in my mouth. The Octos were botht he same Aqualung model with adjustable flow. Set them for Minimum. Didn't have a problem with them coiled up in the BCJ

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Excellent video, James! Excellent series in fact. Really assisted me in finding the right regulators for my wife and my self. We went with the DGX Gears Xtra….I must say they are incredibly good. Wouldn’t have even known what to ask or what I was looking for if it wasn’t for your help. Thank you so much!

[@joshrowland4595]

I like Dive Rite gear and Apeks. I dive an Aqualung Legend and I find all their gear top notch.

[@stephentoumi]

Guess I need to start looking outside of the Scubapro gear, always been interested in Dive Rite and Apeks. That is what I learned in and that has been the only manufacturer I have purchased for the larger, more expensive dive gear. More great info on the second stage, appreciate the work. Keep it up James!

[@GlennMcFarland]

Don’t lose faith in Scubapro, they have a tremendous history of innovation. Almost all of the performance features he described were developed for the Scubapro G250, introduced to the market some 35 years ago.

[@Evanml1]

Scubapro is great, and their regulators are some of the best. That said, you're paying for the Scubapro name. The Diverite regulator in the video is about half the price of a similarly optioned Scubapro regulator. Scubapro is made by Tabata, which is also makes regulators for TUSA (Tabata USA), and they're ambiguous on where their products are made. Mostly Taiwan is what people on Scubaboard are saying. Diverite on the other hand is made in the USA, at their facility in Florida. I know you're probably way past trying to figure out what brands to buy, but I thought I'd throw my .02 in this conversation.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

I'd love to see how the Venturi lever actually works in the Diverite regulator. I have an Apeks MTX and MTXV, and the MTXV has a barrel you can move over the air outlet hole, and not a vane that you move in an upright or flat position. Interestingly, the MTX which doesn't have a Venturi lever, always has the barrel covering the air outlet hole, leading me to assume that cheaper regulators without Venturi levers all have the air outlet hole covered I've seen a lot of channels commenting how the Venturi lever is there to prevent a freeflow. I would argue the Venturi lever is there so you only have to briefly exert negative pressure on the inhale, after which the regulator freeflows into your lungs until you provide positive pressure on the exhale. This is beneficial when you're working hard, like swimming against a current.

[@daramccabe8923]

Can you do a video of updated best gear on a budget

[@mxaexm]

Great video. Thanks James. I’m new to diving, using xtx50.

[@Ickythekid]

This was a great technical video. I only wish we could have seen the insides you were describing.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks for watching! Dive safe.

[@andrecandrade]

Love my Diverite Regs!

[@ibex-xland]

Hi James, what do you think about using Stage bottle or Pony bottle even for certified Open Water Diver as a training rule and changing the old model that agencies have for teaching new divers. Relying only on the "Buddy System" could be very risky if the conditions don't allow you to be together and one of you fails on the main (only) equipment.

[@simzalabim]

Hi James! What do you think about deep6 regs...hope the diving is thriving

[@viperpm]

Solid video. Keep on keeping on good sir!

[@francisbevacqua8014]

Great info! Question for you. What are your thoughts on ditch able weights versus non ditch able weights?

[@graysoncool]

Any thoughts on mouthpieces are some better or just personal preference ?

[@echols2010]

Can you review the sherwood brut pro for entry level 2nd stage?

[@dannysingletary9648]

Great video. One negative though. The background music is distracting. Either this is new or I may have missed on past videos.

[@Teampegleg]

The Dive Rite XT second stage purge cover isn't carbon fiber. It is plastic that looks like carbon fiber. Real carbon fiber has that pattern, but it is much more subdued coming from how light reflects, so it changes depending on viewing angle.

[@ibex-xland]

XT2 second stage has two part, Case: ABS Plastic Cover: Carbon fiber

[@Teampegleg]

@@ibex-xland it isn't I've handled one and am very familiar with carbon fiber. Also I called Dive Rite to confirm that is "painted" carbon fiber look.

[@ibex-xland]

@@Teampegleg thanks for checking, all website say in the specs that the cover it’s made of Carbon Fiber.

[@sayittrue9570]

Apeks xtx200 now they're the puppies parts.i upgraded from xtx50s to those

[@detroitsurvivor4989]

New diver here. I think I've settled on the Diverite Hydro Lite for my BCD but still overwhelmed with the regulator choices. How do you like the Diverite reg vs the Apex XTX50?

[@leehouston4395]

UK Diver here. most of us Dive Apeks (i personally have the XTX200), mainly due to their pedigree in cold water. Can't comment on Diverite, but the Apeks are literally bombproof.

[@detroitsurvivor4989]

@@leehouston4395 as stupid as this is the reason i don't like Apex is styling. I know, i know 😆. But to spend that money on what looks like a big chunk of black plastic just keeps me from pulling the trigger on one. I am also going off pictures and reviews of all of these. I don't live anywhere near good diving so the dive shops are small with very limited selection to see in person.

[@HavikenHayes]

I recently bought the Diver Rite regs & they're great! The best price/performance ratio IMO. Do it.

[@timgosling6189]

The Diverite XT is a good reg with a swivel turret first stage, which is useful. I understand the company was founded in Florida but the regs are now actually manufactured in China. Not confirmed and not necessarily a bad thing if true, but the second stages in particular don't look as robust as the Apeks kit, made in UK. I have a bunch of XTX50s and they are remarkably well built, with many parts made from metal where others use plastic. They breathe well, are light in the mouth and easy to adjust. My former colleagues in the military still use them and that's good enough for me. Yes, I am biased, but 8 years of great performance does that to you!

[@leehouston4395]

@@timgosling6189 yep- what Tim said.

[@toriless]

Usually 10 minutes

[@Ecowild68]

Hold it still lol

[@robmichaels4728]

The trolls can go back to ScubaBoard where they fit in with their keyboard warrior types. Those who respectfully and constructively disagree with the presenter will find a welcome home here. We all can learn from each other, but unfortunately @UCsSEp8l6pjvevJUUsEsnT0g leaves me feeling he has just come to pick a fight. Please do not just say something is a "BS explanation" or how a description is very wrong. Who are you? Why do we believe you instead of James? You very well may be correct, but in my opinion, to call something BS with no proof seems like you are just looking for trouble. Help us out, or just move on. BTW- you take some beautiful underwater pictures!

[@arqcm]

Carbon fiber??? or plastic imitating carbon fiber?🤔