Crusty Russ wrote:

> For example, there is an allen wrench-adjustable intermediate pressure
> adjustment under a rubber cap on the first stage.

I know little or nothing of the new regulator, but the above statement does
trigger my interest.  Are you sure this is a piston first stage?  USD used
the external screw adjustment for the intermediate pressure on their
diaphram regulators quite sucessfully and I seem to recall that Scuba Pro
was planning something for those who prefer diaphram regulators.

> Nice as it is, the price is a killer... $1,500 at a dealer near you.

It seems that Titanium anything is expensive.  I just could not resist a
Titanium folding dive knife even though it is not as suitable for my needs
as the knives I presently carry.  I paid dearly for that knife too.

Not too long ago, there was something going around that related the use of a
Titanium first stage, an Atomic I believe, to the ignition of nitrox,
probably at a higher O2 concentration than most of us will ever use.
Regardless, I suggest checking a bit before you lay out that kind of money,
particularly since you are considering it for Elisa.

> Perhaps I should break down and get her a MK 20 before the MK 25s are too
readily
> available and she get's her sights on one of those.  :-)

I've been using a Mark 20 since shortly after the 1999 Cozfest.  So far, so
good.  The techs I know swear it's very easy to service and maintain and the
Scuba Pro warranty is pretty nice.  It picks up all parts costs.  I think it
costs me something like $45 per service at a shop now known for its low
prices.  My primary is a G250 which is a very nice full sized regulator with
both venturi and cracking pressure adjustments.  My secondary, an R380, has
only a venturi adjustment but is still a very nice smaller sized regulator.
I haven't tried any of the newer second stages.

Lee