Oceanic Neo Octopus Maxflex

Oceanic Neo Octopus Maxflex. The NEO is comprised of precision-machined components and extensive R&D with the goal of creating a lightweight, high performance regulator. Mission Accomplished. The NEO features effortless pneumatically balanced breathing paired with a compact over-balanced diaphragm first stageFeatures:- Pneumatically balanced second stage with virtually no breathing effort- Advanced composite construction for rugged durability and light weight - our lightest second stage at only 5.7 ounces (without hose)- Ergonomic Adjustable Venturi Switch (A.V.S.) for simple Dive/Pre-Dive Adjustment- Patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece with high-density bite tabs for increased comfort and reduced jaw fatigue- Paired with either the FDX-10 or CDX-5 Over-Balanced Diaphragm First Stages with an option to include Oceanics DVT (Dry Valve Technology)- Nitrox compatible to 40% out-of-the-box- Now available with MaxFlex Hose which is a lightweight, flexible, Braided hose designed to outperform and outlive traditional rubber hosesSpecifications: - FEATURES & FUNCTIONS: NEO SECOND STAGE- Valve Type: DEMAND- Adjustment(s): PRE-DIVE SWITCH- Balancing System: PNEUMATIC- Integrated Purge Button: YES- Mouthpiece: ORTHODONTIC W/ TABS- Nitrox Compatibility: STANDARD TO 40%- Ambidextrous- Integrated Swivel: NO- Weight (without hose): 5.7 OUNCES- Dimensions (front profile): 2.66 INCHES- First Stage Configurations: CDX-5- Minimum Cracking Effort: 1.0 CIW*- Factory Set Inhalation Effort: 1.2 - 1.4 CIW*- Work of Breathing: 1.12 JOULES - FEATURES & FUNCTIONS: FDX-10- Valve Type: BALANCED DIAPHRAGM- Primary Material: FORGED MARINE BRASS- Low Pressure Ports: 4- High Pressure Ports: 2- Dry Valve Technology (DVT): OPTIONAL- Integrated Swivel- Nitrox Compatibility: STANDARD TO 40%- 300 BAR DIN Fitting: OPTIONAL- Sealed Valve Design: YES- Environmental Protection: YES- Weight: 28 OUNCES- Factory Set Intermediate Pressure: 138-142 PSI- Pressure Drop: 9 PSITechnology: DVT is a revolutionary regulator technology designed to automatically eliminate moisture and contaminants from entering your first stage, even if the dust cap is accidentally left off.DVT eliminates corrosion of critical internal components, bacteria, hose deterioration, and damaged gauges and computers.Pneumatically Balanced Valve:The pneumatically balanced second stage reduces breathing resistance to near zero with a balanced valve seat designed to respond to the slightest inhalation.A pneumatically balanced second stage actually has (or can have) the same initial crack opening effort as a mechanically balanced, but the spring force of a pneumatically balanced second stage is lighter so it’s spring rate is also lower. Therefore the force required to open the valve farther as flow increases is less than that required for a mechanically balanced second stage with a higher rate spring. So the total effort to breathe the pneumatically balanced second stage is indeed less.The spring force must be just enough to overcome the difference between downstream air pressure and upstream balance chamber pressure.The downstream air travels through a hole in the poppet into the balance chamber and applies an "upstream" force just slightly less than the downstream force.Ergonomic A.V.S. (Adjustable Venturi System) Dive/Pre-Dive Switch:Designed to be unobtrusive, yet easily manipulated even with the thickest gloves, the A.V.S. deflector vane found in the NEO either diverts airflow from the valve to the mouthpiece, producing effortless venturi-assisted inhalation or creates enough resistance to prevent free flow on the surface.Computer Optimized Design:The NEO was designed using the latest 3-D computer modeling techniques. This allows us the ability to model and test performance while still in the early stages of development. The NEO’s unique valve, deflector vane and housing design directs airflow from the valve directly to the mouthpiece, producing nearly effortless venturi-assisted inhalation.Patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece with High-Density Bite Tabs:To further reduce jaw fatigue, the NEO features a patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece, designed to accommodate the natural overbite of the human jaw.Nitrox Compatible:The NEO