RACE CAR SLEEK, BATTLE TANK TOUGH
It's Diving's Ultimate Reg System
The premium high-performance MK25 EVO/CARBON BLACK
TECH is not only the best-breathing reg in SCUBAPRO's
line, it's also the leader in advanced design and materials and the
toughest in terms of high-tech durability.
Like the original A700, the A700 CARBON's
casing is full metal to take advantage of the extremely high heat
exchange rate that makes this second stage such a great choice for
cold-water diving. However, the screw-down front cover, in place of
metal, is hand-made out of carbon fiber - the same material you
find on aircraft and high-speed race cars. Carbon fiber is
extremely lightweight and, unlike metal that can change shape when
dropped or struck against a hard object, carbon fiber can resist
substantial shocks without damage.
Performance-wise, the A700 CARBON retains the
same muscular performance as the all-metal A700. Its air-balanced
valve technology and oversized exhaust valve work in conjunction
with a well designed sectional exhaust tee, a first-rate purge and
responsive user controls to create a tech-tough breather with
effortless inhalation and an ease of exhalation that is unmatched.
It's now just lighter and tougher.
The A700 CARBON is teamed with the MK25
EVO, widely considered the gold standard in first stage
performance. This air-balanced flow-through piston design delivers
consistent and effortless airflow, regardless of depth, tank
pressure, or breathing rate. With its ultra-freeze-resistant
Extended Thermal Insulating System (XTIS) the MK25
EVO offers excellent thermal insulation by fully isolating
the mechanical elements of the first stage from the cold, all
without compromising breathing performance.
Finishing off this premium air delivery system is a DLC
(Diamond-Like Carbon) BLACK TECH coating that's
applied to both first and second stages. This unique coating not
only lends a sleek technical look to the system, its scratch- and
corrosion-resistant properties perform an important function in
protecting the reg against the strains and stresses of technical
diving as well as the ravages of the saltwater environment.
Put it all together and you have the MK25 EVO/A700
CARBON BLACK TECH, diving's ultimate muscle reg, built
with high-tech materials and sporting race-car-sleek styling. It
looks great, is ultra-durable, and delivers the best breathing
performance around.
Technical Information
A700 CARBON BLACK TECH Second Stage:
- Hand-made carbon fiber front cover, metal casing and metal
valve housing (barrel) make for a rugged second stage able to
withstand years of aggressive diving.
- Carbon fiber is virtually bulletproof and also extremely
lightweight. The A700 Carbon's cover weighs only 10 grams, compared
to the 42-gram weight of the original A700's metal cover, resulting
in more comfortable diving.
- DLC Black Tech coating protects from corrosion and scratches
and lends a technical look to the regulator.
- Special Torx cover screws are able to support a higher
tightening torque without damage.
- Metal case construction enables the use of a larger diaphragm
inside a compact casing, increasing breathing sensitivity.
- Air-balancing smoothes out the inhalation effort when diving at
varying depths and supply pressures.
- User controls include a diver-adjustable inhalation effort knob
and coaxial Venturi-Initiated Vacuum Assist (VIVA) switch.
- Super-flow hose features an oversized bore that allows more air
to flow on each inhalation.
- Ultra-comfortable orthodontic mouthpiece is easy to grip yet
doesn't inhibit airflow.
- Weight: 8.2oz/233g.
- Airflow at 2900psi/200bar: 2000 l/ min - 71 SCFM.
- Maximum low pressure: 203psi/14bar.
MK25 EVO BLACK TECH First Stage:
- Air balanced flow-through piston in a Black Tech-coated brass
body provides constant and effortless airflow unaffected by depth,
tank pressure, or breathing rate.
- DLC Black Tech coating protects from corrosion and scratches
and lends a technical look to the regulator.
- Patented XTIS (Extended thermal Insulating system) fully
insulates the inner mechanism from the environment, improving
cold-water resistance by 30% and delaying ice formation in extreme
cold-water conditions without compromising breathing performance.
Key insulation system components are visible in blue.
- New spring insulating coating, body insulating bushing,
anti-freeze cap, bigger body and cap thread all work in concert
with the XTIS to improve cold-water performance.
- Anti-freeze protection radically increases breathing
reliability when diving in the most extreme water
temperatures.
- Two opposing high pressure ports allow the first stage to be
positioned either up or down.
- Five high-flow low pressure ports on a swivel turret maximize
hose routing options.
- External intermediate pressure adjustment enables technicians
to fine-tune performance quickly and easily.
- Available in either a 3364psi/232bar INT or 4350psi/300bar DIN
configurations.
- DIN version comes with a new dual-compound wheel that features
a new ergo shape and soft grip on a rugged black nylon frame.
- Weight: INT 232 (oz/g): 27.9/790; DIN 300 (oz/g):
20.1/572.
- Airflow at 2900psi/200bar: (l/min/ SCFM): >8500/301.
- Intermediate pressure (psi/bar): 130-142/9.0-9.8.