By: Torben Lonne
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Cressi needs no introduction when it comes to scuba equipment. Since releasing the Polaris 4 regulator in the mid-1960, Cressi has continued to innovate and raise the standards of durability and performance in this category.
The AC25 is the next generation of the company’s popular IP adjustable balanced piston first stage. By combining this with the Master Cromo second stage, Cressi has provided divers with a regulator that performs well in any underwater environment.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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Small, stylish second stage -
Lightweight
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Smooth breathing at all depths
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Extra quiet when exhaling
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Durable and reliable
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Plenty of ports to add gauges and instruments
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Rotating turret ensures hoses and instruments are always in the right position
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Laser-etched titanium front cover has a great, sleek finish
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Venturi switch and adjuster knob make it easy to adjust breathing resistance
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Can be used in cold waters
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Cover cap for easy maintenance
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Comfortable mouthpiece
Things we don't like:
Breathing adjustment knob can be stiff- Some customers caught their fingertips between the soft diaphragm cover and the front plate when purging
Breathing adjustment knob can be stiffSpecs & Features
- First Stage: adjustable balanced piston
- Ports: 2 HP and 5 LP
- 360-degree swivel turret
- Second stage: pneumatically balanced
- Adjustable: breathing effort and dive/pre-dive venturi switch
- Laser-etched titanium front cover piece
- Internal heat exchanger
- Noise-absorbing technopolymer body on the second stage
- Removable exhaust deflector
- Certified for use in water colder than 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)
- Lightweight threaded 30-inch (76.2 cm) LP hose
- Yoke or DIN configuration
- Operating pressure: Yoke: 230 BAR (3,336 psi)
- Operating pressure: DIN: 300 BAR (4,351 psi)
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
Small, stylish second stage
-
Lightweight
-
Smooth breathing at all depths
-
Extra quiet when exhaling
-
Durable and reliable
-
Plenty of ports to add gauges and instruments
-
Rotating turret ensures hoses and instruments are always in the right position
-
Laser-etched titanium front cover has a great, sleek finish
-
Venturi switch and adjuster knob make it easy to adjust breathing resistance
-
Can be used in cold waters
-
Cover cap for easy maintenance
-
Comfortable mouthpiece
Things we don't like:
- Breathing adjustment knob can be stiff
- Some customers caught their fingertips between the soft diaphragm cover and the front plate when purging
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