Hollis

Hollis 100LX + DC3 (Yoke)

Hollis's value-tier combo, pairing the sealed DC3 diaphragm first stage with the simpler 100LX second stage.

Environmentally sealed, cold-water rated

Sealed first stage keeps water and ice crystals out of the internal mechanism, the standard for diving below 50°F/10°C.

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$399.95
Released
First stagediaphragm
BalancedYes
Environmentally sealedYes
Cold-water ratedYes
Connectionyoke
Max pressure
HP / LP ports2 / 4
Adjustable 2nd stageYes
Weight
Nitrox-ready (EAN40)Yes
Octo includedNo

"HP / LP ports" is the number of high-pressure and low-pressure ports on the first stage, which caps how many accessories (transmitter, SPG, inflator, second second-stage) you can run at once.

Pros
  • Environmentally sealed, over-balanced DC3 diaphragm first stage at a genuinely accessible price point
  • Meets the EN250:2000 coldwater standard on the same first stage Hollis uses in its pricier combos
  • Reversible demand valve lets you swap right/left hose routing, and MiFlex hose plus orthodontic mouthpiece come standard
Cons
  • 100LX second stage lacks the diver-adjustable airflow and venturi controls of Hollis's 212 second stage
  • Hollis doesn't publish a combined weight figure for this pairing, harder to compare on travel weight
  • Also sold in DIN, confirm the listing matches this yoke spec

The 100LX/DC3 is Hollis’s entry point into its “LX” line, built to give divers the same sealed DC3 first stage used across the brand’s higher combos while keeping cost down with a simpler second stage. It’s a common recommendation for new divers who want a sealed reg without paying for a fully adjustable second stage they may not need yet.