Description
The Ocea is the first of its kind – an environmentally-conscious regulator made from recycled materials and bio-plastics, manufactured in a solar-powered facility. Based on the XL4+, every single material and process was reconsidered to create the most eco-sensitive scuba diving regulator in the world. The Ocea is a truly game-changing regulator that removes five times its own weight in plastic from the environment.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Made from recycled plastic waste and plant-based bioplastic
- Manufactured in a solar-powered facility
- Uses lead-free brass that can be endlessly recycled and is stronger than standard brass.
- The sale of each Ocea funds the collection of 5kg of up-stream plastic waste, in collaboration with Plastic Bank.
First Stage
- Compact machined first stage based on the expedition tested Apeks DS4 platform.
- Unique over-balanced diaphragm design – as the diver descends, the over-balancing feature allows the medium pressure gas in the hose to increase at a faster rate than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.
- 2 HP ports and 4MP ports
Second Stage
- Compact and lightweight second stage improves comfort and helps reduce jaw fatigue on long duration dives
- High performance pneumatically balanced lever operated poppet valve
- Large, over moulded self-flushing and controllable purge button
- Ergonomic Venturi lever is easy to use and locate
- Flexible nylon braided hose has better cold water performance than a traditional rubber hose
- Standard metallic hose connection for interchangeability
- Comfo-bite mouthpiece has a unique bridge that fits across the upper palate and does not require bite pressure to stay in place
- Re-useable mouthpiece clip makes it simple to change mouthpieces in the field
- Durable and flexible rubber exhaust tee provides excellent bubble diversion
TECHNICAL SPECS
| Connections | Yoke and DIN available |
| Type of first stage | Over-balanced diaphragm design, environmentally sealed |
| Body Type | One piece machined body |
| Number of HP ports | 2 (7/16″ UNF) |
| Number of MP ports | 4 (3/8″ UNF) |
| Weight | DIN – 905g (2 lb) Yoke – 1041g (2.3 lb) |
| Environmental Dry Kit | Standard |
| First stage exterior | Satin |
| Cold water use | Yes |
| Type of second stage | Pneumatically balanced |
| Opening Effort Control Knob | No |
| Integrated Venturi Lever | Yes |
| Mouthpiece | Comfo-bite™ |
| Exhaust tee | Standard, one set |
| Heat Exchanger for freezing resistance | Yes |
| Hose type | Braided Flexi-hose |
| Overall work of breathing (WOB) scores |
