Five power-breathing models were the winners of the 14 regs we tested.
Do you want an entry-level scuba regulator that breathes great on the reef, or do you need a rugged system that can breathe under ice at 100 feet? Either way, these tips will help you find the regulator that best suits your needs — and dive style.
The Magnum delivered excellent work of breathing scores on the ANSTI breathing simulation tests that are conducted at an independent testing facility in Panama City, Florida.
The Apeks XTX200, the company’s flagship regulator, gets high marks for its excellent breathing characteristics: well-designed user adjustments, great hose swivel connection on the second stage, and cool-looking chrome finish on the compact, environmentally sealed, over-balanced diaphragm first stage.
This 2010 Testers’ Choice regulator is a powerhouse when it comes to performance. And it’s a great price.
The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.









