Mares Planet 88X Regulator Demonstration Day

Why You Need to Dive the Planet 88X... The Mares Planet 88X isn’t just a new regulator—it represents a fundamentally different approach to breathing underwater. The only way to truly understand how Natural Breathing 2.0 feels is to experience it for yourself during one of our demo dives at Lake Travis.

Start date: Sat, May 09, 2026 9:00 am

End date: Sat, May 09, 2026 3:00 pm

Mares Planet 88X Demo Day — Lake Travis

Hands-on regulator demo dives in real local diving conditions

This Demo Day is your chance to take learning into the water. Join Mares and Tom’s Dive & Swim at Lake Travis to dive the Mares Planet 88X regulator in small groups designed to evaluate comfort, breathing effort, and real-world performance—where it actually matters.

Why Divers Are Excited About the Mares Planet 88X

The Mares Planet 88X represents the most significant shift in regulator design in decades. Built around Mares’ new Airmatic Technology, the Planet 88X replaces traditional mechanical springs in the second stage with a fully pneumatic valve system—fundamentally changing how breathing resistance is managed underwater.

The result is what Mares calls Natural Breathing 2.0: an exceptionally smooth, responsive breathing experience that remains consistent across depth, workload, and conditions. Divers often describe it as breathing without noticeable resistance, even when working harder or diving deeper.

  • Airmatic Technology — pneumatic valve design with no traditional springs
  • Extremely smooth, responsive airflow with minimal breathing resistance
  • Simplified internal design to reduce wear and improve long-term reliability
  • High-performance 88X first stage with environmental sealing for cold and demanding conditions

Specifications only tell part of the story. Demo Day gives you the opportunity to experience how the Planet 88X actually feels during a real dive—and decide for yourself how it compares to what you currently use.

Demo Day Overview

The Mares Planet 88X Demo Day is a structured in-water experience for certified divers. Dive times are intentionally limited and groups are kept small to ensure a safe, comfortable environment where participants can focus on evaluation and enjoyment rather than logistics.

Location & Date

  • Location: Mansfield Dam Park — Travis County Parks
  • Date: Saturday, May 9
  • Time Window: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Entry: via stairs to the lake; gear assembly at the water’s edge

Dive Times & Registration

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to maintain small group sizes and proper supervision.

  • Sessions: 3 divers per time slot
  • Time slots: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM

Complete the Experience

Demo Day pairs perfectly with Dive Ready Night. Learn how regulators work on Friday, then experience the Planet 88X in the water on Saturday.
Together, these events create a learn → dive → decide experience that supports confident, informed diving.

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