MK25/S600 or Hog D1 - Looking for feedback

[nthewater]

Have to replace my regs (another post).

Use to dive S600/MK25 and Atomic B2. Loved them BOTH!!!!

The more I research the HOG D1 the more I have to admit I am very tempted. Although ironically, the working on them myself is not something that I have a lot of interest in. Just like everyone else I'm sure, it is the price that is SOOOO appealing. I can almost buy 3 of them for the price of one S600/MK25.

But here in lies the question - how comparable are they? If the ScubaPro is hands down better, then frankly, I'd rather pay the extra money. But if they are almost identical... I may lean towards price.

This is for my doubles setup. Will be used in Florida/Mexico cave systems and the occasional deep ocean wreck (200-250 max depth).

So speak up... What is your opinion/experiences????

[saxplayer1004]

http://www.caveadventurers.com/store...age-p-997.html
That looks identical to the mk25 actually I wouldn't pay the premium of atomic or scubapro. They may perform a tad better to a computer, but you won't notice a difference

[nthewater]

Integresting. I had not seen the Piton first stage of theirs yet. That actually help, as I prefer piston. Weird you don't see that part mentioned very often.

[saxplayer1004]

cuz they weren't very popular with a lot of divers preferring the diaphragm. For $115/first stage, I'd jump on them

[tflaris]

Any published work of breathing on the Hog's


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[Slüdge]

That looks identical to the mk25 actually

It doesn't to me, but what do I know - I've only been working on Scubapro regs since 1996.

[saxplayer1004]

ok yeah, you win. not identical, but pretty damn close. cap is different and the mk25 has the fins, but other than that they're pretty close. I don't know what you can get the mk25 for, but for $115 each the bp1 is almost disposable...

[GeorgiaDoc]

I have 4 mk-25s I would be willing to let go cheap. With DIN. PM me.

[deepdiverbob]

I've seen too many MK25s free flow, even with the cold water kits on them. I use mine only for vacation pretty fish diving. I tried a HOG, and it was a good reg as well, but not good enough for me to replace my Apeks.

[Slüdge]

I've seen too many MK25s free flow, even with the cold water kits on them.

Interesting. I've been a Scubapro technician for sixteen years and was not aware they have ever made a cold water kit for the Mark 25. Is this some aftermarket item?