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Originally Posted by redragoon
Really good write up. I agree with your notes on the possible reliability of brass regulators on the tanks, but it should also be noted that the First Strike Hero tanks should carry a UNISO certification instead of DOT. So while they require a 5 year re-hydrotest, they do not have the 15 year expiration lifespan which makes a decent argument as an investment. This is especially true when the regulator piece can be changed from the stock brass piece to any of their favorites.
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I personally think first strike/GA, Immortal Air, and Ninja regs are garbage due to their easily damagable bonnets, varying coarseness of threads, and rather inconsistent output. I could care less that they all come from china. A lot of really good stuff comes from china. The DM11 is a gorgeous piece, for example.
The Reactor III, Stainless Steel Crossfire regs (pre-SS), and Powerhouse regs look to be the best in terms of quality, performance, and longevity from a handful of tests out there done by me and others.
However, I digress as that's a totally personal thing and could be debated until the cows come home. This thread is just to get people on their feet.
