Apeks MTX-R Regulator

[pubert]

Saw the thread regarding a new Apeks model regulator and remembered the teaser image posted there was the same reg unit sitting on display at the local dive shop here for about a month now. So here are some photos and the display info sheet, including price.

 

[tbone1004]

interesting choice for the HP port to be angled up. I can see it being advantageous for backmount, but horrible in sidemount...

 

[buddhasummer]

Hope it looks better in the flesh...

 

[Centrals]

Exterminate, exterminate!!
Remind me the Daleks of Dr. Who vintage!

 

[runsongas]

is the 2nd stage cover metal at least?

 

[buddhasummer]

Doesn't look like it, looks like a metal insert.

 

[coldwaterlloyd]

I am speechless , long time Apeks user , speechless

 

[buddhasummer]

I can't get over it, performance aside, it looks like a hot mess. I am however curious as to what "Easily Servicable" means in reality. I'd love to see a schematic. Short of being able to service it without any tools whatsoever I don't see how it can be any easier than their other models. I wonder if this is a departure from the hugely convenient "one service kit fits all".

 

[coldwaterlloyd]

From the outside , there aint nothing easy about it ....

 

[Pao]

Fugly. Looks like a lot of wrench flats and no need for the pin spanner.