Mares

Mares SXS 62X (DIN)

A compact, balanced diaphragm regulator built around Mares's smallest second stage, a favorite for travel and sidemount setups.

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 SXS 62X (DIN)
$499.95
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Released—
First stagediaphragm
BalancedYes
Environmentally sealedYes
Cold-water ratedYes
ConnectionDIN
Max pressure300 bar
HP / LP ports2 / 4
Adjustable 2nd stageNo
Weight811g
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
  • Balanced diaphragm first stage with Auto-Sealing Technology keeps the mechanism dry without a separate sealed-first-stage upcharge
  • SXS second stage is one of the smallest and lightest on the market, easy on the jaw and popular for sidemount rigs
  • Reversible hose routing lets you switch the second stage from right to left side yourself
Cons
  • Second stage isn't adjustable, divers who want a breathing-resistance knob should look at the Dual ADJ 62X variant instead
  • Also sold in an INT/yoke version at a different weight and max pressure rating, confirm the listing matches this DIN 300 spec
  • No octopus included in the base set, budget for a second second-stage separately

The SXS 62X pairs Mares’s compact 62X first stage with the SXS (“Second eXtra Small”) second stage, aimed at travel divers and sidemount users who want to shave weight and bulk. It’s a straightforward, sealed diaphragm workhorse rather than a tunable performance reg, so divers wanting adjustable breathing resistance should look further up the Mares lineup.