ScubaPro MK17 EVO 2 / G260 Regulator System Review

The ScubaPro MK17 EVO 2 / G260 is a high-performance regulator system engineered for cold and contaminated water. The compact sealed first stage paired with the legendary G260 second stage delivers elite breathing performance at any depth. CE EN250A certified for extreme cold water — this is serious equipment.

Brand
ScubaPro
Category
Regulators
Price
$899 USD
Price tier
premium
Gear Score
9.3 / 10
User rating
4.8 (634 reviews)
Year
2026
Best for
cold water diving, technical diving, advanced divers
Pros
Environmentally sealed for cold and contaminated water; G260 second stage delivers elite breathing performance; Compact, lighter redesign over previous generation; CE certified for extreme cold water use
Cons
Premium price point; Chrome plating requires regular care in salt water; Sealed first stage limits field serviceability
First Stage
MK17 EVO 2 — sealed air-balanced diaphragm
Second Stage
G260 — air-balanced, chrome-plated brass
Ports
2 HP, 4 LP
Cold Water
CE EN250A certified
Adjustable
Diver-adjustable inhalation effort + VIVA switch
Hose Attachment
Left-right configurable
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MK17 EVO 2 / G260 Regulator System
ScubaPro/Regulators
MK17 EVO 2 / G260 Regulator System
$899
9.3/ 10
#1 in Regulators

The ScubaPro MK17 EVO 2 / G260 is a high-performance regulator system engineered for cold and contaminated water. The compact sealed first stage paired with the legendary G260 second stage delivers elite breathing performance at any depth. CE EN250A certified for extreme cold water — this is serious equipment.

Pros
  • Environmentally sealed for cold and contaminated water
  • G260 second stage delivers elite breathing performance
  • Compact, lighter redesign over previous generation
  • CE certified for extreme cold water use
Cons
  • Premium price point
  • Chrome plating requires regular care in salt water
  • Sealed first stage limits field serviceability
Best For
cold water divingtechnical divingadvanced divers
Specifications
First StageMK17 EVO 2 — sealed air-balanced diaphragm
Second StageG260 — air-balanced, chrome-plated brass
Ports2 HP, 4 LP
Cold WaterCE EN250A certified
AdjustableDiver-adjustable inhalation effort + VIVA switch
Hose AttachmentLeft-right configurable
4.8

BASED ON 634 REVIEWS

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