Description
Scubapro S270 Octopus
This Scubapro S270 Octopus promises to deliver the best performance to you in times of need.
Specifications of the S270 Octopus
- Air-balanced valve smoothes out the inhalation effort when diving at varying depths and supply pressures
- Lightweight casing, made of a fiberglass-reinforced nylon core and a special PU outer layer, is extremely durable plus helps reduce jaw fatigue and improve diving comfort
- Technopolymer plastic barrel with a metal thread and a balanced valve helps save weight and provides a surface that ice crystals can’t grab onto when diving in extreme cold water
- Dive/predive switch prevents freeflows when not being used
- Compact and efficient exhaust tee minimises exhalation effort
- Compact Hi-Flow mouthpiece is comfortable, made with FDA-approved silicone and features a large cross-section to maximise airflow
Why do you need to have a dive octopus at all times?
It is mandatory to have an AAS (alternate air source) as part of your scuba diving setup. Ideally, scuba divers will never end up using this backup air source, but we do need it primarily as a source of air for our buddy if they run low on gas, or if something malfunctions with your primary air source. So what is a scuba octopus, and why is it important?
What is the main function of the octopus?
Divers can use it to inflate a delayed surface marker buoy or as an alternate breathing device in the event of primary regulator failure, but the main purpose is for donating gas during an out-of-air emergency.
