Apeks Status?

[ERIC.K]

Just read in Sport Diver about the new Apeks Status, Do we really need this first stage that lets us know if the reg needs service?, we already have the technology, its called a calendar. I know I might be stepping on the toes of a few Apeks fans but come on, lets put a computer in the first stage and charge a million bucks. I was also amazed to find out we actually needed a readout to tell me if the reg is actually working. I suppose if I put the reg on a tank, pressurize it and try to breath from it, If I can't, I need the Status to tell me its not working right? Now calm down Eric, take my meds, but seriously, for years we set up our equipment and took a test breath through it right, In my case my wife then checks my set-up. If its not breathing right I'll know there is a problem, If I use the Apeks Status and a problem occures at depth, Say a major malfunction I would simply find my Buddy and prepare to safely ascend, I would'nt even be able to see a read-out on my first stage, so if anyone has knowlege on why this innovation might be good i'm listening.

 

[dschulte]

Not a good upgrade for the product. What comes next a regulator that has a warning light when it is removed from your mouth?

A regulator that has such a solid technical reputation like the XTX200 does not need a Duh screen on the primary. If you want to waste some money there are way cooler dive accessories to blow your $ on.
:monkeydan

 

[superstar]

This new reg will go great with those auto warning light and buzzers that let you know when your door is open.

 

[ERIC.K]

Or a check engine light that costs $100.00 to turn off, This poses a big question though, What if a dive master setting up a divers gear notices that his reg is past due on service, will he A.) kick him off the boat because his gear puts the shop at liability, or B.) makes him rent gear, or C.) act like he didn't see that the reg was flashing "broken" like the Griswald family christmas tree.

 

[Kevfin]

The reg will go great with the mask I'm developing. It has tiny windshield wipers on the inside and a micro bilge pump.

 

[Scuba Cowboy]

It's right up there with the ACD (auto closure device) in my opinion. These are both unneeded additions that just add to the cost of the reg. And soon you won't be able to buy them without these silly gimmicks.

 

[Thalassamania]

Do we really need this first stage that lets us know if the reg needs service?

No we don't.

 

[Diver Dennis]

No....

 

[redacted]

It could be worse. If it were simply a built in calender or cycle counter, then it would just compound the already silly rules for service. Sort of like an electronic rent notification. At least it is a built in IP gauge so it is measuring a useful indicator of service requirement. However, I suspect that it costs more and does not work as well as a stand alone IP gauge that every serious diver should have ready access to. It looks like the mfgrs are really having a hard time coming up with anything better for scuba regulators.

 

[Quarrior]

I don't know about you all, but I absolutely need a first stage that tells me when it's broken. I can't tell when I can't breath through it or it's blowing bubbles all by itself. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!