Cressi AC2/XS2 Scuba Regulator Review

Thomas Grønfeldt SengerTorben Lonne
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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
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
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...

You can’t really go wrong with this AC2 first stage and XS2 second stage. Both are made of the kind of high-quality materials we’d expect from Cressi and are durable. Most of Cressi’s scuba gear has a reputation for dependability and these regulators are no different.

This reg is simple to use and simple to maintain, and because it isn’t jam-packed with the kinds of bells and whistles entry-level divers don’t need, maintenance costs are generally low.

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.

Read about our test of Scuba Regulators

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Things we like:

  • This reg is a workhorse that just keeps going.
  • Durable and can take heavy use.
  • The lightweight second stage is ideal for divers who don’t like a heavy reg in their mouth.

Things we don't like:

  • Unbalanced.
  • The purge button is quite small in comparison to comparable products.

Specs & Features

Valve: A-clamp
First stage: Unbalanced
Max pressure: 230 bar.
HP ports: One
LP ports: Four
Cracking/flow adjustment? Yes.
Environmentally sealed? No.
40% EANx safe: Yes

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