WTB Valves

[NorthWoodsDiver]

I am trying to setup for sidemount. After my first sidemount dive the first thing I decided needed change was the valves. I am looking for a used manifold or pair of valves (left and right) or just the divers left valves to replace a couple standard ones. I am looking for the convertible kind though in 200 BAR. Prefer thermo or dive rite but most anything will do. Thanks

[RN]

I'm always looking for valves. It's not likely you'll find used valves for much less than what you can get new ones for...even on ebay. How much are wanting to spend?

[NorthWoodsDiver]

The cheapest valves I have found are for $45 each through scubatoys (Just over $200 for a manifold). I am not opposed to that price at all for new standard 200 bar valves but since I want at least 1 or 2 left post valves I am in a pickle. Dive rite express sells them for $90 each and another site sells them for $78 + shipping. Scubatoys quoted me $105 for the left post modular valve. I would like to find at least one for now maybe $60 shipped max (the left post kind) Just so I can get some more sidemount time in.

In a perfect world I would have all matching brand valves of a modular style so I could double up any tanks I want but really I dont have much use for doubles in minnesota as its so cold.

When I decide I can afford to move south (Q-Roo country) I may invest in some more gear but chances are I will likely sidemount most of the time anyway as even after 1 dive it seems to make more sense for cave diving.

[jj1987]

CEE had some DiN valves on sale for $30, I'm not sure if they still have them.

I have two OMS H valves that I'd sell to you for $100 each, but I don't think that's what you want....

[RN]

The cheapest valves I have found are for $45 each through scubatoys (Just over $200 for a manifold). I am not opposed to that price at all for new standard 200 bar valves but since I want at least 1 or 2 left post valves I am in a pickle. Dive rite express sells them for $90 each and another site sells them for $78 + shipping. Scubatoys quoted me $105 for the left post modular valve. I would like to find at least one for now maybe $60 shipped max (the left post kind) Just so I can get some more sidemount time in.

In a perfect world I would have all matching brand valves of a modular style so I could double up any tanks I want but really I dont have much use for doubles in minnesota as its so cold.

When I decide I can afford to move south (Q-Roo country) I may invest in some more gear but chances are I will likely sidemount most of the time anyway as even after 1 dive it seems to make more sense for cave diving.

I don't think you'll find a left hand valve for less than $75. The $45 kind you found on Scubatoys aren't made in the left hand orientation. You can get 2 of these for less than $150 with the CDF discount and shipping is included in the price. You're not likely to find LH valves for any less or even used unless it's part of a manifolded set.

Have you done a cave class yet? If not, they you may want to consider diving doubles. Right now, you need a waiver to take a cave class in sidemount and I'm not so sure they're given out that easily.