The Mares Planet 88X TBP pairs the Planet second stage, which uses a pneumatic valve in place of traditional springs (Mares calls this Airmatic Technology), with the environmentally sealed 88X TBP first stage for cold and demanding conditions.

Main features

• Planet second stage: Airmatic pneumatic valve for low breathing effort.
• VAD (Vortex Assisted Design) for unobstructed airflow.
• All Metal technology; Mares lists it for extreme cold water use.
• Manual override button to control the airflow.
• Side-mounted pivoting purge button.
• Lightweight Superflex hose.
• 88X TBP first stage: metal body with a Pearl Chrome finish.
• TBP Dry Kit: environmentally sealed for cold water.
• AST (Auto Sealing Technology) keeps water and dirt out of the first stage.
• DFC on all low-pressure ports.
• Four low-pressure ports on a swivel turret plus a fifth in-line port.
• OPV overpressure valve.
• Two symmetrical high-pressure ports angled at 10 degrees.

Technical specifications

• First stage: balanced diaphragm
• First stage weight: yoke 954 g (33.6 oz), DIN 786 g (27.7 oz)
• Second stage weight: 327 g (11.5 oz)
• Total weight: yoke 1,413 g (49.8 oz), DIN 1,245 g (43.9 oz)
• High-pressure ports: 2 x 7/16 in UNF
• Low-pressure ports: 4 radial and 1 vertical, 3/8 in UNF
• Hose: Superflex, 75 cm
• Finish: Pearl Chrome

Notes

Mares states that its regulators are for trained, certified divers and that the manual must be read before use.

Options on this listing

This page is the Planet 88X TBP regulator with a yoke (INT) connection (part number 416260INT). Use the connection buttons to see the other version.