Mares

Mares Epic ADJ 82X (Yoke)

A metal-bodied, sealed diaphragm regulator pairing the adjustable Epic second stage with the cold-water-certified 82X first 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.

Mares Epic ADJ 82X (Yoke)
$693.51
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Released—
First stagediaphragm
BalancedYes
Environmentally sealedYes
Cold-water ratedYes
Connectionyoke
Max pressure—
HP / LP ports2 / 5
Adjustable 2nd stageYes
Weight1429g
Nitrox-ready (EAN40)—
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
  • Twin Power System lets you dial breathing resistance up or down with a simple sleeve twist, useful across a range of conditions
  • EN250A cold-water certified out of the box down to 4C, no separate sealed-kit purchase needed
  • All-metal, PVD-coated construction with 5 LP ports on a 360-degree rotating turret gives flexible hose routing
Cons
  • Noticeably heavier than diaphragm regs without the all-metal build, worth weighing against travel-focused options
  • Also sold in a DIN version at a different weight, confirm the listing matches this yoke spec before buying
  • No octopus included in the base set, budget for a second second-stage separately

The Epic ADJ 82X pairs Mares’s 82X first stage, a balanced, environmentally sealed diaphragm design certified for cold water, with the adjustable Epic second stage. The “ADJ” in the name refers to the Twin Power adjustment knob on the second stage, which switches between relaxed and high-flow breathing modes, making this a step up from the non-adjustable Epic regs in Mares’s mid-tier lineup.