"The Alpha 8 Sport generated Very Good simulator scores in the breathing rate/depth category most closely representing typical recreational diving, and in the water it performed with panache. Test divers found it to be 'very simple and lightweight' and 'a nice basic reg.'"
Professional performance, entry-level price. If you believe that you shouldn't have to sacrifice performance for price, the Alpha 8 Sport is for you. The Alpha 8 Sport is the top performing regulator in its class and one of the most affordably priced regulators you can buy.
- The best price-to-performance ratio in its class
- Patented DVT technology (details below)
- Designed to perform to the U.S. Navy's Class A standards at 198 feet
- Inexpensive to maintain
- Paired with our SP-5 Sport Piston First Stage
DVT (Dry Regulator Technology)
Ever wonder why they call it a "dust cap" and not a water cap? DVT eliminates the possibility of moisture entering the first stage with a simple, yet ingenious design. No hassle, no worries. What about performance? DVT doesn't impact first stage performance even at 198 feet with just 200 psi in your tank.
The result? An end to flooded regulators! Oceanic's exclusive DVT is designed to automatically eliminate moisture intrusion and contaminants from entering your breathing system.
Amazing. Simple. Patented. And by the way, only available on Oceanic Regulators.
Best Price / Performance ratio in its class
Not only is the Alpha 8 an economical buy for the diver on a budget, it is just as inexpensive to maintain. Standard replacement parts can cost as little as half of those in other regulators in its class.
Patented orthodontic mouthpiece
To further reduce jaw fatigue, the Alpha 8 features a patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece, designed to accommodate the natural overbite of the human jaw.
Nitrox Compatibility
The Alpha 8 is classified as being suitable for use with nitrox breathing gas mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen by volume without the need for special preparation, cleaning or component parts.
SP-5 Sport Piston First Stage
The SP-5 offers all divers the opportunity to own a top-performing regulator at an unbeatable price. Repeatedly rated as the best in its class, the Alpha SP-5 exceeds both Navy Class A and European CE standards. The Alpha SP-5 may have been the first regulator ever used due to its widespread use in rental and resort operations.
| FEATURES & FUNCTIONS |
ALPHA 8 SECOND STAGE |
| Valve Type |
DEMAND |
| Adjustment |
|
| Balancing System |
|
| Integrated Purge Button |
YES |
| Mouthpiece |
ORTHODONTIC |
| Nitrox Compatibility |
STANDARD TO 40% |
| Ambidextrous |
|
| Integrated Swivel |
|
| Weight (without hose) |
6 OUNCES |
| Dimensions (front profile) |
2.9 INCHES |
| First Stage Configurations |
PX-2/SP-4 |
| Minimum Cracking Effort |
1.1 CIW* |
| Factory Set Inhalation Effort |
1.2 - 1.4 CIW* |
| Work of Breathing |
1.23 JOULES (PX-3)
1.47 JOULES (SP-5) |
| Warranty |
2 YEAR |
| Limited Lifetime Service Agreement |
YES |
| 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee |
YES |
| FEATURES & FUNCTIONS |
PX-3 |
SP-5 |
| Valve Type |
BALANCED PISTON |
UNBALANCED PISTON |
| Primary Material |
MARINE BRASS |
MARINE BRASS |
| Low Pressure Ports |
5 |
4 |
| High Pressure Ports |
2 |
1 |
| Integrated Swivel |
YES |
|
| Nitrox Compatibility |
STANDARD TO 40% |
STANDARD TO 40% |
| 300 BAR DIN Fitting |
OPTIONAL |
OPTIONAL |
| Sealed Valve Design |
|
|
| Environmental Protection |
|
|
| Weight |
29 OUNCES |
26 OUNCES |
| Factory Set Intermediate Pressure |
140-145 PSI |
140-145 PSI |
| Pressure Drop |
19.5 PSI |
13 PSI |
| Warranty |
2 YEAR |
2 YEAR |
| Limited Lifetime Service Agreement |
YES |
YES |
| 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee |
YES |
YES |
