The worst place to discover your regulator needs a service is a dive boat a thousand miles from home. Here’s what to get checked before your next trip, how long service takes, and why leaving it to the last minute never ends well.
We all have that one piece of gear we love—the regulator that’s been with us since our Open Water course or the BCD that fits just right. But unlike a vintage car, vintage life-support equipment can be a serious liability underwater. Just because it “looks fine” doesn’t mean it’s safe. In this guide, the service technicians at 72 Aquatics break down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that your trusted gear is ready for retirement.
