Best For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Enriched-air Nitrox diving up to 40%
• Divers who prefer an environmentally sealed first stage
• Divers who want adjustable second-stage breathing controls
• Divers looking for a regulator with a flexible braided swivel hose

Key Features

• Balanced Diaphragm First Stage: Designed to provide consistent breathing performance as depth and cylinder pressure change.
• Environmentally Sealed: Helps isolate internal first-stage components from water, sediment, and other environmental contaminants.
• Four LP Ports: Provides multiple low-pressure connection options for regulator and BCD hose configurations.
• Two HP Ports: Allows flexible placement of compatible pressure gauges or transmitters.
• Oversize Yoke: Genesis specifies the oversized yoke design for broad valve compatibility.
• Pneumatically Balanced Second Stage: Designed for smooth, responsive inhalation performance.
• Venturi Switch: Allows the diver to adjust airflow characteristics between surface and diving conditions.
• Single-Knob Adjustment: Provides convenient control of second-stage breathing resistance.
• Braided Hose with Swivel: Flexible hose construction and swivel connection help reduce hose pull and improve second-stage comfort.
• Lightweight Second Stage: Helps minimize unnecessary weight at the mouth during extended dives.
• Nitrox Ready to 40%: Suitable for recreational enriched-air Nitrox mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen.

First Stage Specifications

• Design: Balanced Diaphragm
• Environmental Seal: Yes
• High-Pressure Ports: 2
• Low-Pressure Ports: 4
• Cylinder Connection: Oversize Yoke

Second Stage Specifications

• Design: Pneumatically Balanced
• Venturi Control: Yes
• Breathing Adjustment: Single-Knob Adjustment
• Hose: Braided Hose with Swivel
• Design: Lightweight
• Nitrox Compatibility: Up to 40% Oxygen

What's Included

• Genesis Argo balanced diaphragm first stage
• Genesis Argo pneumatically balanced second stage
• Braided low-pressure regulator hose with swivel

Not Included

• Alternate air source or octopus
• Submersible pressure gauge or console
• Wireless pressure transmitter
• BCD inflator hose unless otherwise specified
• Scuba cylinder

FAQs

Is the Genesis Argo first stage environmentally sealed?
Yes. The balanced diaphragm first stage is environmentally sealed to help keep contaminants away from its internal components.

How many ports does the first stage have?
The Argo first stage has four low-pressure ports and two high-pressure ports.

Can I adjust the second stage?
Yes. The second stage includes a Venturi switch and a single adjustment knob for greater control over breathing characteristics.

Does the regulator include the hose between the first and second stages?
Yes. The regulator set includes a braided low-pressure hose with a swivel connection.

Can the Genesis Argo be used with Nitrox?
Yes. Genesis specifies the Argo as Nitrox ready for mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse the regulator thoroughly with fresh water after diving while preventing water from entering the first stage. Allow the regulator to dry completely before storage and inspect the hoses, mouthpiece, fittings, and connections regularly for wear or damage. Regulator servicing should be performed according to the manufacturer's recommended service schedule by appropriately qualified service personnel.

Expert Insight

The Genesis Argo combines features normally sought by divers who want both environmental protection and user-adjustable breathing performance. The sealed balanced diaphragm first stage provides a versatile foundation, while the pneumatically balanced second stage, Venturi control, adjustment knob, and braided swivel hose give the diver greater control and comfort underwater.