Scubamedicjoe
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not in my mind or trials my apeks atx will out perform your atomics any day at greater depths
Apeks ATX100 vs. Atomics M1
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jhspb
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Hi to all,
I have an ATX200
and am very happy with it.
Only issue is that it seems to freeflow rather easily at the surface.
Not sure if its me, the user settings, or the equipment.
Any ideas or thoughts? BTW I'll take it in for service next month
J
I have an ATX200
and am very happy with it.
Only issue is that it seems to freeflow rather easily at the surface.
Not sure if its me, the user settings, or the equipment.
Any ideas or thoughts? BTW I'll take it in for service next month
J
bridgenet
Contributor
Have (2) TX100's with TX50's octos, just getting into tech diving and glad I bought them when just started. Nice regs!
Remember that the Atomics M1 is made of Moniel and is approved for o2 content upto 80%. If you ahve planning to use it for deco, then there is no choice....the Apeks is only rated for 40%....(trying to avoid the whole cleaning issue).
Unless your are planning to go to 330 fsw, I don't think that the easier/harder breathing issue applies....and is subjective at any point.
Bottom line is that both regs are solid. I have rebuilt both Atomics and Apeks ( I own an ATX200, TX50 and an Atomic T1x). I think the Apeks are easier but the Atomics aren't tough either (very similar to the Mk20).
As for recalls. Yes Atomics had a recall because of the spring...and Apeks had a recall on the ATX200 because of a problem with the front cover on the 2nd stage (which could fall off during a dive)....both could potentially ruin your day.
Craig
Unless your are planning to go to 330 fsw, I don't think that the easier/harder breathing issue applies....and is subjective at any point.
Bottom line is that both regs are solid. I have rebuilt both Atomics and Apeks ( I own an ATX200, TX50 and an Atomic T1x). I think the Apeks are easier but the Atomics aren't tough either (very similar to the Mk20).
As for recalls. Yes Atomics had a recall because of the spring...and Apeks had a recall on the ATX200 because of a problem with the front cover on the 2nd stage (which could fall off during a dive)....both could potentially ruin your day.
Craig
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