Aqualung Helix Octo

Aqualung Helix 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:

The Helix Octopus provides the same great performance as the Helix primary second stage.

• The Helix octopus is pneumatically balanced resulting in smooth and easy breathing
• A heat exchanger (patented) which surrounds the valve mechanism, dissipates the cold caused by gas expansion while drawing in the warmth of the ambient water
• The easy-to-grip venturi lever prevents unwanted freeflow at the surface while giving a performance boost at depth
• Includes 1m yellow hose and yellow front cover making it easy to locate in an emergency

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.