And a good investment in a regulator really can save you money in the long run! We have some of our guests diving with 20-year-old regulators - serviced with us every year and still working great! If you spend that initial money on a good, solid, strong regulator, then the foundation is laid - and replacing small o-rings, springs and valves can be all you need for a good long while. Now, as for regulators - annual servicing really should keep them in tip-top shape. Check out the newest latest and greatest BCDs, here! Technology has come a long way for gear in the last decade - weight integration (amazing!), Airsource additions on the inflation hose, more durable materials used and even customized BCD options like the Backplate-Wing setup, Aqualung Rouges, or the Scubapro Hydros. Punctures or tears can completely compromise a BCD's ability to hold air - and that's dangerous! Annual inspections can fix a lot of those things, but if your BCD is older than your local dive professional - it might be time for something new. BCDs do wear over time - there is stitching involved, fabrics, and sun damage - not to mention salt water corrosion, glue and rubber seals that crack. A BCD too small - well, that's just self explanatory. This causes you to readjust often and detracts from the dive. A BCD too big for you can be shifty, saggy, and drag on a reef. Often our sales staff hear that 'my BCD just doesn't fit anymore!' Perhaps you gained some weight, (it happens!) or lost some (congrats! Wish I could do that too.) and your BCD is sized for you, and things change. Generally, people dive in to buying new gear for two reasons: their current gear is broken, outdated OR they have outgrown the needs of their current set up. Here are some tips to know when it's time to 'take the plunge.' A good SCUBA BCD or regulator could last you over a decade, and we see all walks of dive gear out on our boats! But, even if you clean and store your gear properly, and have annual inspections and services, there comes a time when you need to invest in new gear. Making sure you have functioning gear is a must. Your scuba diving gear is your lifeline when you’re underwater. Philippines - Atlantis Live-aboard - Sep, 2020.Phillippines - Atlantis Resort - Sep, 2020.

Old scubapro regulators