Edge/HOG regulators...???

[tgreene]

By the way, Tim... Where are the photos of the 2" SPG?

Along the lower left edge of the glass, it reads in white letters, "Tempered Glass". Based solely upon a photo comparrison (left gauge in 2nd pic), I'm gonna guess that it is the same unit that Halcyon uses, but I paid $55 rather than $79 for mine!

 

[SeaJayInSC]

Yep, that's the same one.

I once contacted the company to get Deep South Divers on the face... But the designs had to be purchased in lots of 100. It simply wasn't worth it to me.

$59 is an awesome price for the gauge - I've seen them sold for $100 or more.

 

[tgreene]

For those that are curious, here's a complete set of pics of the HOG 2nd stages, with a few pics of the insides...

 

[tgreene]

 

[SeaJayInSC]

Apeks through-and-through.

Oh yeah... Here's the link that I promised you about the Apeks regs... In fact, here's a link including ALL of the manuals that I have.

If you go to the Apeks page, you'll see a "slide show presentation" for annual service on an ATX200. You'll get a kick out of that, with how similar parts are with HOG regs.

http://www.deepsouthdivers.org/old/homeregs.html

 

[tgreene]

Thanks.

 

[tgreene]

Word on the street is that the next lot of D1 first stage regs that arrive (rev.3), will have a 5th LP port on the end for hose routing.

These just keep getting better and better!!!

-Tim

 

[techdiver]

Word on the street is that the next lot of D1 first stage regs that arrive (rev.3), will have a 5th LP port on the end for hose routing.

These just keep getting better and better!!!

-Tim

I just noticed this thread and wanted to see how the Hog regs were performing for you. I've started looking at Apeks and Hog regs lately, but I haven't made a final decision yet.

 

[tgreene]

I absolutely love em!!!

-Tim

 

[techdiver]

It looked as though you were going on the DIR route, so did you have to relegate your first stage to a stage bottle due to the turret? Have you tested them out at deep depth yet? I was wondering about their gas delivery at very deep depth. I know that the Atomic first stages set the bar at gas delivery, but I am curious how the Hog first stage compares.

 

[tgreene]

I have been to 96' with them, and there was no discernable difference between that depth and 25' where I spent a lot of time this past weekend.

My intent is DIR, but the turret tops should not be an issue for anyone other than SeaJay!

-Tim

 

[techdiver]

Hey, tgreene. I just noticed your in Jonesboro. Did you get them at J & T Dive shop? I used to live in the area and went to the annual scuba swap there years ago. Picked up a barely used set of US Diver Blades fins. I still have them.

P.S. That Hog emblem would do a Razorback fan proud.

 

[tgreene]

Nope, I bought direct... J&T didn't seem overly interested in carrying them even though the HOG logo would go like gangbusters around here.

 

[techdiver]

I wasn't fond of that shop, but they were the only game in town.

I think I'll purchase one set of these to see how I like them, before trying them on doubles. I talked to a few guys in North Florida who use them for cave diving. One said they perform better than a Dive Rite 3000 that he was used to diving with.

 

[tgreene]

Terry and Keith are kinda hard to read sometimes, but they are great guys once you get to know them... Also, being that I only live a few blocks away from the shop makes it really easy to stop in frequently.

The best places to buy would either be "Divers Supply" or "Dive Right In Scuba".

BTW: I like them enough that I currently have 3 complete sets, and will most likely be adding at least 2 more sets as soon as I can.

-Tim

 

[techdiver]

BTW: I like them enough that I currently have 3 complete sets, and will most likely be adding at least 2 more sets as soon as I can.

-Tim

That says a lot right there. I'll definitely have to try them out. Thanks.

 

[bpkenn]

Sorry to necro this thread, but have any of you moved on or tried the newer D3 first stage, or Zenith 2nd stage from HOG?