Steady and natural as your breath.
Excellent performance without a high price, incorporating all the features that make Mares regulators
stand out from the rest. A mid-size regulator with stylish design, strengthened by the ultimate
technologies to provide steady, natural and effortless breathing.
FEATURES:
While it’s in the economy class of regulators, the MR12T balanced diaphragm first stage has been and continues to be a reliable workhorse. It has all the performance features of the company’s high-end models, including the new Tri-Material first-stage valve and the dynamic Flow Control low-pressure port that’s dedicated to the primary second stage. The prestige second stage features a mid-size case made from durable thermoplastic and a simplified design without user adjustments. It also has a large flexible purge cover.
PERFORMANCE:
On our test dives, we found the prestige light, comfortable and easy to use. It offered worry-free, dry breathing in all swimming positions, and on the ANSTI machine, it turned in work of breathing numbers that ranged from Very Good to Good in all depth/workload tests. The plastic second stage was comfortable with a soft mouthpiece and sits lightly and comfortably in the mouth. A small exhaust tee reduces drag, but the trade-off is greater bubble interference. All-in-all, we found the prestige 12 to be a reliable regulator with the performance and simplicity that make it an ideal entry-level reg or a trusty backup.
BOTTOM LINE:
This is a simple, dependable workhorse reg.
WEIGHT:
2 pounds, 6 ounces.
-- Scuba Diving Magazine's 2008 Scuba Lab Review
