Put it on a tank and go diving
I have been a fan of Dive Rite equipment for years, and the XT1 is the regulator I use for stage bottles while tech diving. Both of my back plates come from Dive Rite as well. But that is where my experience ends—I had never used the XT package for single-tank dives.
That recently changed when, while testing various regulators on the market, I needed to have my personal regulator serviced. I grabbed the Dive Rite XT Advanced package since it contains every piece of equipment I need, and gave it a thorough testing. While using this regulator I have taught classes both in the pool and in the quarry, where it was very cold, and I honestly couldn’t tell the difference between the XT and my higher-priced personal regulator.
It has held up perfectly in dirty, cold fresh water and deep ocean water. Being a balanced diaphragm you won’t feel any difference in breathing effort regardless of how deep you dive or in what conditions you find yourself.
A few small things that Dive Rite has done with this regulator make a big difference. The octopus comes standard with a right-angle adapter, which makes hose routing a breeze. This configuration makes the octopus hose lay flat against your right side, improving both comfort and trim. The package also includes a carrying bag and a regulator necklace, which keeps your octo close, preventing dragging in the sand and bumping into delicate underwater life.
The one thing I don’t like is the shortness of the primary regulator hose. It makes turning your head to the left uncomfortable. I really like the flexible hose, but if this was my unit I would buy a longer hose.
Spec Breakdowns
Being a balanced diaphragm, the Dive Rite XT Advanced isenvironmentally sealed and delivers unchanging breathing capabilities regardless of depth or effort. The second-stage primary and octopus are bothpneumatically balanced downstream regulators, giving you the perfect amount of air per breath. Theturret swivel makes hose routing easy and customizable. Coming in both DIN and yoke configurations give the diver options in their choices. The fifth low-pressure port gives divers the option to route extra hoses from drysuits or full-face masks.
Accessories
The accessories that come with the package include a carrying bag, regulator necklace, a mini SPG, and two stainless steel clips. You won’t need to buy anything additional when you purchase this package. Check out the Dive Rite LX20 light here.
Price/Quality Ratio
The price you will pay for this entire package is definitely worth the quality. Comparable regulators of similar quality cost roughly the same just for the first and primary second stage, not including the octopus and SPG. You could honestly buy this package as your first setup and never have to replace it, saving you even more money in the long run.
Do we recommend the Dive Rite XT?
We absolutely DO recommend the XT package. The first-stage regulator on its own is praiseworthy, but to include it in a package with other high-performance components makes the Dive Rite XT package our top pick for complete package regulators. In addition to the great regulators, Dive Rite has great customer service, and gear can be serviced by a wide variety of technicians at most dive shops.
Specs & Features
| Valve | DIN or yoke |
|---|---|
| First stage | Balanced diaphragm |
| Second stage | Pneumatically balanced downstream |
| Ports | two high-pressure; five low-pressure |
| Max working pressure | 300 bar/4350 psi (DIN); 232 bar/3365 psi (yoke) |
| Weight | 32 oz./907 g (first stage, second stage, octopus, necklace, and bag) |
