​Explore the Depths with the Highland Vortex Regulator

Posted by Dive Pro: William Taylor on on 4th Nov 2024

The world of scuba diving is vast and varied, with each dive presenting unique challenges and conditions. For those who push the limits, who venture into the cold, deep, and extended range territories, the Highland Vortex Regulator emerges as the quintessential companion. Here's why this piece of gear is not just equipment but an essential ally for the technical diver:

Performance Engineered for the Extreme
  • Cold Water Mastery: The Highland Vortex is engineered for diving in temperatures as low as 50°F (10°C). It features an external secondary diaphragm and heat exchanger ribs to keep the spring chamber dry and warm, ensuring functionality even in the frigid depths.
  • Technical Diving Ready: Compatible with EAN40 right out of the box, this regulator is prepared for enriched air diving, which is crucial for extended range explorations.
  • Versatile Configuration: Available in both DIN and yoke connections, the Vortex can be tailored to your gear setup. The custom-designed Miflex braided hose offers unparalleled flexibility and lightness, enhancing your maneuverability underwater.

Precision in Design First Stage:

  • Swivel Turret: The innovative swivel turret with a 5th port is designed for optimal hose routing, which is particularly beneficial for sidemount or twin cylinder setups, allowing for a streamlined dive.
  • Thermal Protection: With heat exchanger ribs integrated into its body, the regulator not only performs but also protects against the threat of icing.
  • High-Pressure Ports: Equipped with two high-pressure ports, you can easily integrate both a computer transmitter and an analog backup gauge, ensuring you're never without vital pressure information.
  • Durability: A black chrome finish with a high-quality PVD coating on the heat exchanger ensures the regulator stands up to the toughest environments.

Second Stage:


  • Breathing Excellence: The pneumatically balanced design delivers exceptional breathing ease, crucial for conserving energy during long or demanding dives.
  • Customizable Inhalation: An adjustment control knob lets you fine-tune the inhalation resistance to your preference.
  • Venturi Control: The integrated venturi lever allows for quick adjustments to prevent free-flow when out of the mouth, enhancing safety and air conservation.
  • Comfort: The Comfy-bite mouthpiece, complete with a palate bridge, significantly reduces jaw fatigue, making prolonged dives more enjoyable.
  • Anti-Freeze Features: A heat exchanger specific to the second stage valve adds another layer of freeze resistance, while the limited throw purge button further minimizes this risk.
  • Versatility: The second stage can be converted for left or right-handed use with an easy-to-use conversion kit.
  • Technician Friendly: Technicians will appreciate the micro-adjuster within the adjustment knob, making fine-tuning during maintenance a breeze.

The Highland Vortex: Your Dive Regulator The Highland Vortex Regulator isn't just another piece of diving gear; it's a testament to engineering excellence for those who explore where few dare. Its design caters to the needs of technical divers, ensuring that no matter the depth or the chill, your focus remains on the wonders of the underwater world, not on your equipment. With the Vortex, you're not just diving; you're mastering the depths with precision, reliability, and comfort.
Equip yourself with the Highland Vortex, and let your dives become tales of adventure, where every breath you take is a step further into the mystery of the deep.