Aqualung Helix Compact Octo

Aqualung Helix Compact Octo

The Aqualung Helix Octo falls under the Octos category and is available at our Dive Shop. For more info on this item of Dive Gear, please see below:

Something so small and light, you’d hardly notice it’s there that was the goal that led to the new Helix Compact. This regulator is designed for anyone looking to save space while maintaining the advantages of a full-sized regulator. It offers unparalleled comfort, breathing ease, and function in a travel-sized package.

• Pneumatically Balanced: Pneumatically balanced for smooth, easy breathing
• Comfo-Bite: Comfo-Bite mouthpiece is soft yet sturdy and reduces jaw fatigue with its unique palate bridge
• Optimize Your Opening Effort: With the “Mini/Maxi” adjustment knob, you can increase the opening effort, ideal for avoiding freeflow at the surface, or lower the inhalation effort, reducing the work of breathing

Diving Octos:

Diving Octos are part of Diving Regulators which form part of the life support equipment involved in Diving.

Their purpose is to be an alternate air source should your buddy require additional air.

Most Octos are unbalanced as it is, quite simply, more cost effective.
However many Octos are balanced and they are more reliable as they can be fine tuned and this results in a longer time interval between services.

A balanced Octo will breathe better than an unbalanced one. The decision regarding which Octo to choose, should be based on what you can afford. Rather spend more money on a top quality first stage and primary. 
You can always upgrade your Octo at a later stage.