apeks DS4 and ATX100 first stage

[rob_m]

Hi All

I have been doing a LOT of research on regs as of late, and basically all of my questions have been answered on these boards

BUT, there is just one small thing that I hope someone can help me with. I am looking at getting either a DS4 or ATX100 first stage, but cannot decide which one to go for. Does the fact that the DS4 has only one HP port whilst the ATX100 has 2 make a big difference? If i wanted to have an SPG AND a Vytec transmitter...it would be better to go for the ATX100 right?

Any tips or advice would really be appreciated

Also, just wondering if anyone from Australia has ordered stuff from Diveinn.com or leisurepro? I am thinking of grabbing a computer there and would like to hear any praise/problems people have had

 

[dudiver]

I was in your same possition about 2 weeks ago. Also, I too obtained a lot of great information on this board. I decided to go with the DS4 myself. Your are right on, if you desire the vytec \ redundant spg set up and don't want two first stages attached to your tank you should go with the ATX100. I went with a vyper and a basic spg on my DS4.

I considered buying for the future myself, but here are my thoughts:

-why spend extra money for somthing you are not going to use (extra port) or not going to realize (enhanced performance).

-If I upgrade to a vytec and use it in recreational depths I wouldn't use a backup just call the dive if it fails. If it isn't relaible enought to do this, forget the extra complexity and cost of the vytec.

-I don't see using the vytec if you end up doing dives that requires real redundancy like dual tanks etc..

Take my comments for what they are- an opinion form a newbie.
Good luck, I don't see how you can really go wrong.

First dive on the DS4 is tomorrow!

 

[SDAnderson]

The purpose for the dual HP port on the 100 is to solve some mounting/routing problems - you won't need both of them. If you want to have both an SPG and a Vytec, you shouldn't - eliminate the one that you don't trust and be done with it. Both are high performance, quality regulators and you won't regret purchasing either of them. I own some DS4/TX50 combinations and some ATX100 combinations and both have held up well under heavy use far beyond recreational limits. Between these two regulators for single tank yoke set-ups, my advice would be to pick the cheaper one.