Halcyon Regulators

Halcyon has now added regulators to their line of equipment. I'm sure most avid divers out there can easily recognize this second stage, not as the Halcyon Halo but as the Scubapro G250. As I had eluded to in a previous post, Scubapro if allowing Halcyon to sell several of there current regulator models.
MK25 - H-75P
MK17 - H-50D
G250 -  Halo
R395 -  Aura
I believe this works well for both companies, case 1: Halcyon now offering Regulators can present them selves to prospective retailers as a complete diving manufacturer ( almost). 2: Halcyon has better brand loyalty than most companies out there so these regulators will be a sure sell to the many Halcyon divers. Prices are about the same whether the regs are purchased through Scubapro or Halcyon, the only difference being the free parts for life program is only offered when purchased through Scubapro.

Now on Scubapro's side, why would a company like Scubapro allow a smaller company to resell there gear? There are , I'm sure, plenty of answers but I know of two for sure. The pitch to Scubapro from Halcyon was made long ago and Scubapro originally delcined their request. Halcyon went fishing at other companies and one decided to work out a deal. I don't know 100% but I believe it was Aqualung (apeks line). Anyway after hearing of the deal Scubapro changed its mind, If anyone is going to make money selling regulators to Halcyon why not be them. On the other side, even though its not publicized that these are Scubapro regulators they understand that people will know. To have a company as respected in the technical and cave diving communities selling your regulators speaks highly of your gear. I think this is a win for both companies. You have to wonder though, at what point will Scubapro just acquire Halcyon like it did Seamann. Regulator deal, Scubapro bringing in a tech line of gear, maybe this partnership will grow into something much bigger one day. JJ may one day be heading Scubapro's Technical division...who knows.