Apeks high profile vs low profile

[divingx]

I heard a lot of good things of Seaskin drysuits. Since I need a backup drysuit, I decide to give it a try. So here’s the question, which dump valve should I choose? Apeks high profile or low profile? I have high profile on my Santi suit which works great, but I have never tried any low profile valves. The only thing I know is low profile is relatively new and can dump faster than high profile, but which one is more reliable? Thanks in advance.

 

[swimlikethefish]

There were reliability issues with the first generation low profile apeks dump valves. Those issues have been fixed. The high and low profiles are equally as reliable as the other. I prefer the lower profile, it helps to clear the shoulder straps getting in and out of my harness. You can't go wrong with either choice.

 

[grantctobin]

High profile remains more reliable and is easier to rebuild/less finnicky than it's low profile counterpart.

I heard a lot of good things of Seaskin drysuits. Since I need a backup drysuit, I decide to give it a try. So here’s the question, which dump valve should I choose? Apeks high profile or low profile? I have high profile on my Santi suit which works great, but I have never tried any low profile valves. The only thing I know is low profile is relatively new and can dump faster than high profile, but which one is more reliable? Thanks in advance.

 

[ahereng]

I have both, for more than ten years. Both have worked flawless. I prefer the low profile as it is easier to get in to and out of the harness.

 

[Andrew Dawson]

Reviving this question. Summary so far:

QTY 2 for low profile
QTY 1 for high profile

Personally, I like the high profile...but...owning and maintaining one and using one in the field with tight harness straps...I also like the low profile. Anyone else?

I am likely to buy a low profile one in a sec...