After years of development, engineering and design the MAXIMUS is back. A high performance regulator built to withstand the rigors of the cold and the deep. The MAXIMUS brings with it the most recognizable and unique features that its predecessor carried: the Under Arm Swivel with an extended 41 inch hose, and the extremely comfortable Wisdom Mouthpiece. But this regulator also has several new features that make this regulator unique, such as a One-Touch Adjustment, a SMART Demand Lever, a High Performance Valve Design, and an oversized purge cover. New powerful and edgy cosmetics will give the Maximus a leg up on all the competition.
1st stage: To keep the internal parts of the MAXIMUS PRO free from dirt, that can cause it to malfunction, it is completely environmentally sealed. The piston/spring chamber is surrounded by a membrane. This membrane doesn't move the piston like a diaphragm design 1st stage would, it's purpose is solely to seal the chamber without using sticky grease or oils while allowing the air pressure inside the chamber to adjust according to the ambient pressure, thus adjusting spring tension and creating a balanced 1st stage. A pneumatically balanced regulator ensures you get the same amount of air delivered whether you are at 3,000 psi or 500 psi thus improving the diving experience.
Our personal note: all SHERWOOD regulators except the SR2 have the same 1st stage.
2nd stage: The MAXIMUS PRO features a SMART Demand Lever - the orifice is not screwed into its base, it can move. The sharp edge of the orifice is the part that is sealing against the teflon seat of the 2nd stage when you are not inhaling to stop the airflow. In common systems, when the reg is not used, these 2 parts are resting against each other, meaning the sharp edge of the orifice is cutting into the seat.
With the MAXIMUS PRO these 2 parts don't rest on each other and the seat doesn't get used while in storage. Only when you turn on the tank (put air in the system) the flow of air will push the orifice against the seat, creating the seal.
Wisdom Mouthpiece: the longer co-molded mouthpiece allows your molars and wisdom teeth to hold onto the 2nd stage, using your larger teeth to hold onto the regulator reduce jaw fatigue. Additionally, the mouthpiece uses two different silicones with a soft black silicone under your lips but a firmer color tabs that provide tremendous comfort.
One-Touch Adjustment- Like the SR2, the Maximus has only one adjustment which uses a large easy to use knob which adjusts both flow and Venturi effect.
The 2nd stage is attached with a swivel to a 41" hose to route the hose comfortable underneath the arm, being out of the way and streamlined.
Average work of breathing less than 0.75 J/L (@ RMV = 62.5 l/min, depth = 50 m, service pressure = 50 bar)
Designed for cold water diving and Nitroxready up to 40%
One-touch performance adjustment (2-in-1 inhalation effort and venturi system)
SMART Demand Lever
Anodized aluminium heat sink
Average work of breathing less than 0.75 J/L
Service interval: 12 months
Ships within: 1-4 business days.
All SHERWOOD SCUBA 1st and 2nd stages are covered by a 2 years limited manufacturer's warranty and participate in the "parts for lifetime" program. Restrictions apply (valid for original owner and at regular service intervals)!
This bracelet replacement kit for the SHERWOOD SCUBA AMPHOS computers contains a complete bracelet and an extension for the bracelet to wear the computer over a thick dive suit.
The new AVID 400 Series features the widely regarded CQR-3 weight release system providing more convenience and ease when installing and removing the pockets. Trim pockets help to achieve the perfectly balanced body position for comfortable swimming.
This jacket-style BC wraps air completely around you for easy floatation. When fully inflated, the 3-D air cell and the suspension strap system combines to create a stable and secure fit that is designed to eliminate squeeze. The Avid 400 Series has made several improvements over its predecessor:
- new webbing allows for smoother shoulder and waist strap adjustments
- newly designed trim weight pockets provide better accessibility and easier trim weight adjustments
- new exhaust valves provide refreshing and contemporary look.
Type: jacket style BC
Air cell: single cell, wrap-around style with compression straps
Backpack type: padded hard pack
Dump valves: 2; bottom right & shoulder right
Inflator: power inflator with quick dump mechanism
Optional Gemini (octopus/inflator combo) available
Closures: sternum strap with buckle, shoulder and waist buckle, cummerbund
Tank attachment: 1 cam-strap, adjustable valve loop
Weight pockets: integrated, quick-release, CQR-3 easy-load system
Comfort - that is what everyone wants in a Buoyancy Compensator.
Being comfortable is one of the most essential elements that determines whether or not you have a pleasant diving experience. Achieving and maintaining neutral buoyancy is a necessary skill to be comfortable in the water. Nothing makes your command of this skill easier than the AXIS BC.
And the compact back-mount air cell is great for traveling too. In the neck area the AXIS is providing comfort with a soft neoprene fabric. A new webbing makes for a smooth adjustment of shoulder and waist straps for a snug fit around your body.
The 2 quick-release weight pockets are easy to install and stay safely in place during your dive unless you decide to dump them. 2 freely accessible trim pockets assure a perfect positioning under water. The stainless steal D-rings make attaching gear easy and you can safely store accessories in one of the 2 zippered pockets.
Type: back-inflation BCD
Air cell: single cell, back-mount
Backpack type: padded hard pack
Dump valves: 2, bottom right & shoulder right
Inflator: power inflator with quick dump mechanism
THE SHERWOOD BLIZZARD has been a standard for divers in cold waters for the last 30 years. It has been the “go to” regulator for many Public Safety Dive Teams around the country because of its reliability in the colder waters and for its ease of service. In the summer of 2016 SHERWOOD introduced the new BLIZZARD PRO. The new unit has proven to be as reliable in all environments. With a completely new Valve Design, the new Blizzard Pro comes with improved breathing performance and enhanced cosmetics.