Oceanic

Oceanic Alpha 8 Sport SP-5 (Yoke)

Oceanic's current entry-level set, an unbalanced piston first stage paired with a lightweight, pneumatically balanced second stage.

Oceanic Alpha 8 Sport SP-5 (Yoke)
$334.95
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Released—
First stagepiston
BalancedNo
Environmentally sealedNo
Cold-water rated—
Connectionyoke
Max pressure—
HP / LP ports1 / 4
Adjustable 2nd stageNo
Weight900g
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
  • Simple, low-maintenance flow-by piston design that still delivers air even if the mechanism fails
  • Nitrox-ready to 40% with no special prep or cleaning needed
  • One of the more affordable complete sets on the market, with a lifetime warranty and service plan from Oceanic
Cons
  • Unbalanced piston first stage means breathing effort increases as tank pressure drops
  • Second stage has only a pre-dive/dive venturi lever, not a true diver-adjustable breathing-resistance knob
  • Not environmentally sealed, so it's better suited to warm, clean water than cold or silty conditions

This entry previously and incorrectly described a product called “Oceanic Alpha 9 SP5” (that name doesn’t exist in Oceanic’s lineup). The real, current product pairing the SP-5 first stage is the Alpha 8 Sport, and this listing has been corrected to describe it. It’s Oceanic’s budget-tier set, also sold with the pricier, environmentally sealed CDX diaphragm first stage as the Alpha 10 + CDX for divers who need cold-water protection.