NEX Maya First Stage — PVD Green
$336.99
The NEX Maya is a simple, dependable piston first stage built for warm-water and travel divers. One HP and four LP ports route hoses in any direction, and a light chromed-brass body keeps it pack-friendly. Available in Chrome or a PVD Blue / PVD Green finish, in Yoke or DIN.
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A Simple, Reliable Warm-Water First Stage
The NEX Maya is a straightforward piston-and-spring first stage designed for the way most people actually dive — warm water, travel, and fun dives. It keeps the air flowing smoothly without the weight or complexity you don't need on a Roatán reef dive.
Key Features
- Piston & spring design for simple, dependable airflow.
- 1 high-pressure port and 4 low-pressure ports for flexible hose routing.
- Chromed-brass body — light and pack-friendly for travel.
- Rated to 40°F (4.4°C) — ideal for warm and temperate water.
- Yoke or DIN connection.
- Finish options: Chrome, PVD Blue, or PVD Green.
Try It with Sea Hunt Divers
Designed and assembled in Monterey, California, NEX gear is built by divers for divers. Visit us in West End to see the Maya and pair it with the NEX second stage that fits how you dive.
Is the Maya a good regulator for cold water?
The Maya is a sport piston first stage rated to about 40°F (4.4°C), which makes it ideal for warm and temperate water — exactly the conditions you'll dive in Roatán. For cold water or technical diving, choose an environmentally sealed diaphragm first stage like the Monterey or N1 Stealth.
What's the difference between a piston and a diaphragm first stage?
A piston first stage (like the Maya) is simple, robust and delivers strong airflow — great value for warm-water diving. A diaphragm first stage (Monterey, N1) isolates the internals from the water, which makes it easier to environmentally seal for cold or dirty water. Both breathe beautifully in the conditions they're designed for.