Dacor was a former American manufacturer for scuba diving equipment. The company was originally founded by Sam Davison Jr. from Evanston in Illinois in 1953 as The Davison Corporation. Later, the name was shortened to Dacor. "Dacor", a combination of "da" (the initials) and "cor" (the syllable), is the name of the company. Mares, a company known for its dive computer products, acquired the company in 2006.
DACOR
Dacor is an American former manufacturer of scuba diving gear. The company was established as The Davison Corporation in 1953. Later, the name became Dacor. The name of the company combines the initial syllables Da and Cor.
Mares
Mares from Dacor Scuba is one the most well-respected names in scuba equipment. Mares, an Italian company, was established in 1949. It has since expanded its range of scuba gear, including fins, wetsuits, spearguns and other accessories. Mares products have superior technology and offer high performance. Mares offers a wide range of scuba gear to fit any budget and ensure safety while diving.
DACOR double hose regulator
The DACOR double hose regulator for diving was designed in 1956. It is a two-stage regulator that was most likely made in the early 1960s. The regulator is in great condition. It comes with a hose and mouthpiece. A K valve is included for display purposes only. The unit ships with full insurance and can be shipped via FedEx or USPS. This item is available for purchase.
DACOR regulator in Darth Vader
The DACOR regulator in Darth Vader was reportedly made by the same company that created the scuba regulators used by the droids in the Star Wars films. Although this may seem odd, it is the most accurate depiction that Darth Vader has of the regulator. This regulator was actually made in the USA by Dacor. It is one of five original makers for diving gear. Mares is now a part of Dacor.