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Scubapro MK25 EVO/A700 Carbon BT (DIN)

Scubapro's premium carbon and Black Tech coated technical set, pairing the flagship MK25 EVO piston with the full-metal, carbon-fronted A700 Carbon second stage.

Scubapro MK25 EVO/A700 Carbon BT (DIN)
$1799
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Released—
First stagepiston
BalancedYes
Environmentally sealed—
Cold-water rated—
ConnectionDIN
Max pressure300 bar
HP / LP ports2 / 5
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
  • Full-metal A700 Carbon casing gives strong cold-water heat exchange while the handmade carbon fiber front cover keeps swing weight down
  • DLC Black Tech coating adds scratch and corrosion resistance and is applied across both stages, not just as cosmetic trim
  • Diver-adjustable inhalation knob and coaxial VIVA switch on the A700 give real dive/pre-dive tuning some mid-tier second stages skip
Cons
  • The most expensive reg in Scubapro's non-rebreather lineup, a big step up over the G260 or S620 Ti combos
  • Manufacturer materials don't spell out what "BT" stands for beyond the Black Tech DLC coating, so don't expect a functional upgrade beyond the coating and carbon cover
  • No octopus included in the base set, budget for a second second stage separately

The MK25 EVO/A700 Carbon BT is Scubapro’s top-of-line technical set, combining the familiar MK25 EVO piston first stage with the full-metal A700 Carbon second stage and a DLC Black Tech coating across both stages. It’s built for divers who want the flagship first stage’s reliability wrapped in Scubapro’s most premium, and priciest, second-stage finish.