Description
Beuchat VR Octopus
The ultimate safety companion to the VR series with Beuchat VR Octopus delivers the same legendary pneumatic performance and reliability in an easily identifiable, high-visibility package. This reliable backup second stage ensures smooth, effortless airflow during out-of-air situations, giving both you and your buddy total peace of mind at any depth.
Technical Specifications
- Usage: Emergency Backup Air / Nitrox compatible up to 40%
- Mechanism Type: Downstream compensated / balanced valve
- Venturi Control: Yes (Dive / Pre-Dive switch)
- Hose: Long, high-visibility yellow flexible MP hose (approx. 100 cm)
- Casing: Durable, shock-resistant polymer with high-vis yellow cover
- Weight: Approx. 385g (with hose)
The Ergonomics of the Primary and Backup Pair
When you configure your gear with either the Beuchat VR300 Regulator or Beuchat VR400 Regulator
- The Primary Stage: Because both the regulators uses an over-balanced diaphragm design, intermediate pressure actually increases slightly as you descend deeper. This actively compensates for the increasing density of water and the dropping pressure in your scuba tank. The result is that at 30 meters or deeper, your primary regulator breathes just as easily. Also smoothly as it does at the surface, preventing carbon dioxide buildup and fatigue.
- The Secondary Stage: While your primary stays comfortably in your mouth on a custom-molded or standard ergonomic silicone mouthpiece, your octopus is rigged with a longer, high-visibility yellow hose (typically 100 cm / ~39 inches). This extra length is critical during an out-of-air emergency because it allows you and your buddy to swim side-by-side or comfortably single-file without feeling tethered too closely.
