The Mares Abyss Octopus – NR is an octopus regulator – your backup breathing source. Bright and easy to spot in an emergency, it’s engineered to perform reliably when it matters most. Every diver should have one, and this is a solid choice for diving at Redang’s shallow reef flats.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Mares |
| Product | Abyss Octopus – NR |
| Stage | Octopus |
| Type | Piston |
| Material | Chrome / Brass |
| Connection | DIN / Yoke |
| Best For | Recreational diving |
Key Features
- Bright yellow housing: Instantly visible in an emergency – no searching around.
- Balanced design: Breathes as smoothly as your primary – when it matters most, it performs.
- Lightweight: Doesn’t add drag or clutter to your rig.
- Standard freeflow: Works reliably even if the diver is panicking.
Suited for Malaysian Dive Sites
The Mares Abyss Octopus – NR is built to perform across Malaysia’s best underwater destinations. Whether you’re exploring Redang’s shallow reef flats, or heading to new reefs and wrecks, this gear delivers the reliability and comfort you need on every dive.
Care & Maintenance
- Rinse and purge after every dive – same as your primary.
- Keep it secured and visible on your rig – don’t let it drag.
- Service it on the same schedule as your primary regulator.
- Replace the mouthpiece when it wears.
Final Verdict
You hope you never need it. But when you do, you need it to work perfectly. The Mares Abyss Octopus – NR is a reliable backup that earns its place on every rig.




Faizal Rahman –
Recently used the Mares Abyss Octopus – NR during a cold water dive in Tioman and was impressed with how effortless the breathing was, even at depth. The oversized purge button is easy to locate, which helped during practice drills. Definitely a reliable backup for any diver.
[email protected] –
Thank you, Faizal, for your positive feedback! We’re glad to hear the Abyss Octopus – NR performed well during your Tioman dive, especially in cold water. If you have any further questions regarding care or servicing for extended performance, please let us know.
Praveen Pillai –
Is this octopus suitable to use with non-Mares first stages, or do I need any extra adaptors for compatibility?
Imran Hanafiah –
Hi Praveen, the Mares Abyss Octopus – NR is designed with universal compatibility in mind and should integrate with most modern first stages without needing additional adaptors. However, we recommend checking the thread type for your existing first stage or consulting your dive technician for a perfect fit.
Wei Ling Tan –
Very comfortable mouthpiece and the bright yellow hose makes it easy for my buddy to spot. Only thing is, the purge button feels a bit stiff at times, but overall, solid build quality.
[email protected] –
Thank you for your feedback, Wei Ling. We appreciate your comments about the comfort and visibility features, and will share your note regarding the purge button with our technical team. If you continue to experience stiffness, please bring it in for a quick check and adjustment.