Scuba Lab recently put 18 new regs to the test. They were quite pleased with the results, too, since 14 of the 18 earned the highest marks possible -- "Tester's Choice." (Of course, this doesn't really surprise me, since, in my opinion, Scuba Lab operates under the "if you don't have anything nice to say..." principle. Just once, I'd like to see Simon Cowell on the panel and rate a reg as "absolutely terrible, this reg is large, clumsy, poorly-functioning, and hard-too-breathe. Plus, it's ugly.")

But back to the topic at hand: Scuba Lab has compared 18 regs and presents them, side-by-side, in a new review. Dividing the regs into "Below $500" and "Above $500," if you're looking for a new reg, check out this piece before heading to your LDS and you'll be better prepared. Interestingly, the more expensive models didn't necessarily out-score the lower-priced models, so don't think you'll have to shell out the Big Bucks to breathe.