The Scubapro R295 Octopus w/ 39 Hose 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 Perhentian’s crystal-clear waters.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Scubapro |
| Product | R295 Octopus w/ 39 Hose |
| 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 Scubapro R295 Octopus w/ 39 Hose is built to perform across Malaysia’s best underwater destinations. Whether you’re exploring Perhentian’s crystal-clear waters, 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 Scubapro R295 Octopus w/ 39 Hose is a reliable backup that earns its place on every rig.




Wei Ming Tan –
The Scubapro R295 Octopus feels really sturdy and comfortable in my mouth. I like the bright yellow hose—makes it easy for my buddy to spot. Worked great in saltwater and didn’t need any adjustments on my last trip.
Imran Hanafiah –
Thank you, Wei Ming, for your positive feedback! We’re glad to hear the R295 Octopus performed well for you and that its visibility and comfort made your dive experience smoother.
Ramesh Krishnan –
Is this octopus compatible with my older Scubapro MK11 first stage? I want to make sure it fits before buying.
[email protected] –
Hi Ramesh, yes, the Scubapro R295 Octopus is compatible with the MK11 first stage. It will integrate smoothly with all modern Scubapro regulators, including your current setup.
Nadia Abdullah –
The mouthpiece is comfortable, but I felt a bit of drag from the longer hose when diving in currents. Still, the performance was reliable even in cooler waters.
[email protected] –
Thank you for your honest review, Nadia. We appreciate your feedback about the hose length and are glad the performance held up in cooler conditions—your input helps us improve our equipment and advice for other divers.