Specs & Features
| Valve: DIN | |
| First stage: Balanced | |
| HP ports: Two | |
| LP ports: Five to seven. | |
| Cracking/flow adjustment knob | |
| Automatic venturi control. | |
| Environmentally sealed? Optional. | |
| 40% EANx safe? Yes. |
Atomic Aquatics Z2 Scuba Regulator Review
Thomas Grønfeldt Senger
Thomas been a scuba diver for more than 20 years, having both instructor and technical certifications. He's participated in scientific and documentation expeditions, including shark projects...
Torben Lonne
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
Atomic Aquatics may not as familiar as some of the other brands we’ve featured here, but they’ve been making a splash in the dive gear market since the 90s. The ‘Z’ in the product name stands for Zirconium which the company uses as plating over the first stage’s chrome and brass bases.
Although the Z2 is among the most affordable of Atomic’s regs, it still offers the same performance and exceptional breathability of their more expensive regulators.
About this review
To help you find a Scuba Regulator that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.
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Things we like:
- Breathes better than regs with a much higher price point.
- Sleek and slick design with doesn’t compromise functionality.
- Customizable upon order.
- Durable and can take a few hard knocks.
Things we don't like:
- The included hose is quite stiff but this is really the only thing letting this reg down.
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