Castoro

RESTYLING 2010

This traditional modular wetsuit in double-lined neoprene is available in men and women’s versions and is made up of a one-piece, a jacket and a hood which can all be purchased separately.

The long sleeved one-piece is made from 5 mm double-lined neoprene and has a strong YKK back zip with Aquastop under zip lining to minimize water infiltrations.  

 The seals at the wrists and ankles are made with the Aquastop system which uses seals in smooth 2 mm neoprene, covered in Metallite.

 The legs are pre-shaped to guarantee an extremely easy kick.  

 There are anti-wear inserts on the knee and shin area.

The short-sleeved jacket, in 3.5 mm neoprene, has a zip fastener up to the face and an incorporated hood.

To limit the entrance of water it has a smooth neoprene seal along the outline of the face.

The separate hood, which can be used with the one-piece, also has a smooth neoprene seal along the outline of the face and on the chin and mouth area.

Who it is for

The one-piece is ideal for waters at an average temperature. The Metallite seals and the ample back opening that is offered by the vertical zip allow the suit to be put on and taken off quickly and easily.   

 When worn with the jacket you have a wetsuit that is also suitable for colder waters but which always guarantees freedom of movement as it is not excessively thick (8.5-9 mm).

Technical characteristics

• Modular wetsuit made up of a one-piece, jacket and hood, which can all be purchased separately.
• One-piece suit in 5 mm double lined neoprene.
• Pre-shaped legs
• YKK zip with under zip lining
• Anti-wear inserts in Power Tex on knees, shins and shoulders
• Wrists and ankles with the Aquastop system (seals in smooth 1.5 mm neoprene, covered in Metallite)
• 3.5 mm jacket with incorporated hood and zip up to the chin
• Hood with watertight seal around the face and neck

Ellipse Böack MC 5 + Octopus Ellipse

This regulator is made up of the excellent 2nd stage Ellipse, with elastomer cover (Black version) combined with the MC5 diaphragm first stage.Its strengths lie in its extreme lightness, excellent performance, very easy maintenance and affordable purchase price.

1st stage MC5

The MC5 first stage, which was entirely developed by the Cressi Design and Development Centre, is a diaphragm first stage of extremely low weight and size with highly technological content.The sliding cylinder of the piston is sheathed with a special self-lubricating polymer which reduces internal friction to a minimum and totally eliminates any possible oxidisation that could alter the performance of the regulator over time. The high performance is further increased by a special assistance chamber that triggers a strong Venturi effect between the central diffuser and the intermediate pressure outlets.The hyper-balanced diaphragm mechanism not only maintains the performance of the regulator when the pressure in the tanks varies and depth increases, but even increases performance in the final stage of the dive, notoriously the most critical.  A sintered filter with a greater surface area traps the impurities in the incoming air. The low and high pressure outlets are pre-oriented for ideal placement of the hoses. The small cylindrical body is completely covered by a protective elastomer shell. Dismantlement and maintenance are quick and easy thanks to the new INT yoke connection system or the internally threaded DIN fitting.

Technical features

•     Hyper-balanced diaphragm first stage
•     3 pre-oriented low pressure outlets
•     1 high pressure outlet
•     Sintered filter with greater surface area
•     First stage completely protected by an elastomer shell
•     Available with INT yoke or with DIN 200/300 bar fitting
•     Weight of MC5 with INT yoke:  550 g
•     Weight of MCR with DIN 300 bar fitting: 450 g

Octopus Ellipse

Octopus Ellipse uses the same casing as the Ellipse model made from special hi-tech polymers, the only difference being the yellow front cover.The hose is also yellow and is longer (100 cm against the standard 76 cm). All the parts of Ellipse, most of which are patented, can be found on this regulator: the fold-out opening of the casing, the special folding diaphragm, the computer designed lever, the tilting movement of the piston, the seal between regulator valve and casing, the possibility of extracting the entire valve system from the body of the 2nd stage. A flow of pilot air is channelled to the mouthpiece by injection, enhancing the performance. The upper part of the body has a flow deviator that acts on the Venturi effect, with dive/pre-dive function.The performance is extremely high, although the calibration is regulated so that the inhalation effort is slightly greater than on the Ellipse, to prevent any self-regulating possibility when it is used as a spare regulator. Octopus Ellipse suits all the Cressi first stages perfectly and all the first stages with an intermediate pressure between 9 and 10 bar.

Ellipse 2nd stage

• Calibration pressure 9-10 bar
• Average inhale effort (*) 8 mbar
• Average exhale effort (*) 11 mbar
• Average breathing work (*) 1.3 J/l
• Air supply 1300 l/m Weight (without hose) 166 g

(*)values measured in compliance with UNI EN 250 standards.

Pressure gauge

The Cressi mini pressure gauge is a small, light-weight gauge that has been specifically designed to avoid excessive strain on the HP hose that connects to the first stage of the regulator.
The instrument has a metal case in chromium plated brass and is therefore extremely strong. The front glass is made so that it also acts as a pressure relief valve. In the event of a sudden increase in pressure inside the instrument, the glass rises slightly, allowing the excess pressure to escape. The luminescent dial is calibrated up to 350 bar in the metric version and 5000 psi in the imperial one. The area below 50 bar is highlighted in red, the one between 50 and 200 is green and that from 200 to the end of the scale is light blue. The instrument is housed in a small, modern shaped console,  made from polycarbonate and desmopan, two materials that guarantee protection from shocks and scratches and which, at the same time, are very light.In the upper part of the protective shell there is a loop for fastening the instrument to the jacket so that it does not hang down with the risk of catching and damaging the environment.

Technical characteristics

• Case material: chromium plated brass
• End scale: 350 bar or 5000 psi
• Face: luminescent with coloured sections
• Pressure release valve: incorporated
• Instrument diameter: 50 mm
• Height of case: 14 mm
• Total instrument height: 17 mm
• Hose diameter: 11 mm

Regulator bag

A round bag for carrying a regulator and other equipment that is not excessively bulky.
The main pocket, with a zip fastening, has been created to hold and protect the regulator.
On the opposite side, a second zipped pocket holds a mesh extension that transforms the bag into a tall kitbag, with shoulder straps for carrying.