mares scuba gear Mares Planet Airmatic 88X TBP Regulator

The Planet 88X TBP is Mares’ most advanced scuba regulator, delivering Natural Breathing 2.0 with Airmatic Technology – the first second stage without traditional springs. Paired with the cold-water-ready 88X TBP first stage, this set offers effortless airflow, superior reliability, and high performance in any diving condition. Ideal for divers seeking comfort, innovation, and safety below the surface.

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Features:

DFC Technology
Mares’ DFC technology optimizes airflow through designated low-pressure ports, ensuring consistent breathing performance for recreational, expert, and technical divers.

TBP System
A completely isolated first stage ensures maximum reliability in extreme cold and depths, meeting NORSOK U-101 standards with exceptional pressure responsiveness.

AST Technology
The AST system automatically prevents water entry into the first stage, ensuring reliable performance without diver action, opening when pressurized and closing when not.

VAD Technology
The bypass tube creates a vortex and low-pressure center, aiding diaphragm movement for sensitive, natural breathing performance at all diving depths. - Learn More

Airmatic Technology
Airmatic replaces springs with a pneumatic valve, delivering the smoothest and most consistent breathing comfort, with minimal resistance and zero mechanical wear.

The Planet 88X TBP, Mares most innovative scuba regulator yet – engineered to deliver Natural Breathing 2.0 through cutting-edge Airmatic Technology. For the first time ever, a second stage regulator eliminates traditional springs and replaces them with a purely pneumatic valve, offering a breathing experience so effortless, it's as if the air is simply there. Whether you're exploring vibrant coral reefs or diving deep into cold waters, the Planet 88X TBP ensures unmatched comfort, safety, and performance in every breath.

At the heart of the Planet 88X TBP is Airmatic Technology – a revolutionary pneumatic system that minimizes mechanical parts and maximizes reliability. Unlike conventional regulators, this second stage is free from wear-prone springs. Instead, it uses intermediate pressure to control airflow, resulting in natural, resistance-free breathing.

With Mares' signature VAD – Vortex Assisted Design, airflow remains powerful, direct, and responsive to the diver’s demand - whether exploring shallow reefs or descending into deep, cold wrecks.

The Planet second stage is perfectly paired with the 88X TBP first stage, featuring Mares proven high-performance technologies. With its TBP Dry Kit, the 88X TBP is built for the most demanding dive conditions – from icy depths to silty, sediment-heavy environments.

Planet 2nd Stage:
Natural Breathing 2.0 thanks to a combination of Mares’ exclusive regulator technologies:

• Airmatic Technology – A pneumatic valve eliminates mechanical resistance and allows for effortless, seamless airflow.
• VAD - Vortex Assisted Design for unobstructed airflow.
• All Metal Technology - For extreme cold water use.
• Manual Override – A button to control the airflow.
• Side-mounted pivoting purge button – Easy to locate and use.
• High airflow with the lowest breathing effort.
• Lightweight Superflex hose.

88X TBP 1st Stage:

• Metal body with a Pearl Chrome finish.
• TBP Dry Kit - Proprietary twin piston technology, environmentally sealed for better performance on cold water dives.
• AST - Auto Sealing Technology keeps the first stage dry and free from dirt, ensuring reliable performance.
• Natural DFC on all LP ports to ensure maximum delivery of air to the second stage.
• 4 LP ports on a swivel turret.
• A 5th additional in-line LP port.
• OPV – Overpressure Valve – Ensures uninterrupted regulator functionality in the unlikely event of an increase in intermediate pressure.
• 2 symmetrical HP ports with a 10° port angle for perfect HP hose positioning. Hexagonal DIN Wheel – The hexagonal shape ensures a firm grip, extra control and prevents slipping, even in wet conditions or when wearing gloves.

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Specifications:

Category	Details
Material	All Metal Technology
Finish	Pearl Chrome
First Stage	Balanced Diaphragm
First Stage Weight (INT)	954 g / 33.6 oz
First Stage Weight (DIN)	786 g / 27.7 oz
Second Stage Weight	327 g / 11.5 oz
Total Weight (INT)	1413 g / 49.8 oz
Total Weight (DIN)	1245 g / 43.9 oz
High Pressure Ports	2 HP 7/16” UNF Ports
Low Pressure Ports	4 Radial LP 3/8” UNF Ports, 1 Vertical LP 3/8” UNF Port
Hose Type	Superflex Hose
Hose Length	75 cm

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Quality Testing & Delivery Timeframe
To ensure perfect performance, all our regulators are carefully tested before dispatch. While next-day delivery may be available at checkout, orders placed after 12PM on working days may require an additional 1-2 business days before shipping.