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Post by scubadiverbob on Sept 28, 2006 20:48:43 GMT -8
Maybe how I have my LP nut set on my DA (I have IP at 110 psi) effects how it responds. I'm also using a USD vintage steel 72 with first hydro 1960 (probably manufactured in 1955) with a vest type BCD; so, reg. sets higher on my back than supposed to; but, I really don't have a problem with my DA freeflowing especially like the new mistral does. I really like the pictures everyone is putting on the forums. I tried copying and pasteing pictures with no luck. Is there a size limit? I always take my nikonos with me when I dive and have lots of great shots I'd like to share. When I first started diving I used a nik 2 with flash bulbs. Anywone know where to get the mercury battery for nik 2 flashes nowadays? Oops, I got a little off topic ...
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Post by jamiep3 on Sept 30, 2006 11:18:38 GMT -8
Tried my new Mistral last weekend in Lake Rawlings. Did not have a chance to compare it back to back with my Aquamaster, but it seemed to have about the same breathing characteristics. I will say that the price I paid for mine was less than buying a RAM and a Phoenix Nozzle, which had been my original plan.
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Post by Broxton Carol on Sept 30, 2006 11:38:20 GMT -8
Properly adjusted the AQUAMASTER is a easy breathing reg that gives plenty of air. I use the navy DA type, and it works fine for me up to 125 feet. These old regs should not be under estimated. They were the best then, and for our type of diving, are just as good as ever. Forget all the modern geegaws. You never saw Mike Nelson diving a conshelf 14 did you?
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Post by scubadiverbob on Oct 1, 2006 8:20:23 GMT -8
Well, there is a lot of chat on the new mistral. I have a new mistral and stopped diving with it about a year ago (hopefully it will become a collectors item someday). I love my DA! My suggestion is: If you want to buy a new mistral, ask the dive store selling it to you if you can try it out (if they want to make a sell they should let you try one; especially at what they cost new). At the cost, and sence I'm into underwater photography, I'd probably save up and buy a closed system rebreather if I were to buy another new regulator. I'm dreaming now ....
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Post by spirotechnique on Oct 1, 2006 9:02:54 GMT -8
Well, there is a lot of chat on the new mistral. I have a new mistral and stopped diving with it about a year ago (hopefully it will become a collectors item someday). I love my DA! My suggestion is: If you want to buy a new mistral, ask the dive store selling it to you if you can try it out (if they want to make a sell they should let you try one; especially at what they cost new). At the cost, and sence I'm into underwater photography, I'd probably save up and buy a closed system rebreather if I were to buy another new regulator. I'm dreaming now .... Where I totally agree with you suggesting to TRY the New Mistral before buying it , I might slightly disagree when you suggest to buy a rebreather instead of a Mistral : it is a totally different story : maintenance is not comparable to a regulator and not all the clubs will let you dive with a rebreather ... with a semi close circuit you need to have access to nitrox filling and with a close circuit it is even more complicated THe New Mistral is IMO the easiest solution for a "bubble free" experience and the features of a modern reg. I love my vintage regs but I would certainly not dive deep with thoses : no BC ports, no pressure gauge ... OK that's fun ... but for serious diving I prefer my modern regs : a New Mistral and a Legend LX supreme JM
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Post by nemrod on Oct 1, 2006 10:09:59 GMT -8
I have a brand new top of the line Legend and it does not perform especially well. I recently used my new buddy's Apecks. It breathed about like the Legend. Kind of strange regulators really, the Tekna performs better as do my Royal Aqua Masters.
I doubt that new Mistral will ever be colector item.
You do have some beautiful equipment there JM, what brand dry suit are you diving there?
James
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Post by spirotechnique on Oct 1, 2006 10:56:23 GMT -8
You do have some beautiful equipment there JM, what brand dry suit are you diving there? James I must confess to be a wetsuit diver .... the lowest temp I dive for the moment do not justify using a dry suit even in Britany or Normandy my wetsuits are one Aqualung (again !) and one Cressi (for warm waters) concerning regs the Legend LX Supreme is up to date the best reg I have tried with the Apeks XTX 200 funilly you compared it to the Legand saying theyu are preatty equal ... I agree but I love thoses cheers Jean-Michel
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