Apeks XTX 50 as bailout regs on 60 metre dives?

[RedSeaDiver2]

Just wondering what people's thoughts are on using Apeks XTX 50's as bailout regs on 60 metre (200 ft) dives?

 

[LFMarm]

I use them for bailout and for dil and inflation supply on every dive — up to 400 ft / 120 m so far.

 

[mr_v]

Yeah, good regs. You'll see them often on tech setups. However, everything depends on how well the reg is tuned. You can have a very nice reg, like the one you've mentioned, tuned like crap.

 

[admikar]

I have taken my XTX 50 down to 60 m on OC with no issues.

 

[fsardone]

I actually bailed out at 90 meters about 300 feet during my MOD4 training. No issues at all.

 

[RedSeaDiver2]

Cheers everyone - sounds like they will do the job then.

 

[makar0n]

Just wondering what people's thoughts are on using Apeks XTX 50's as bailout regs on 60 metre (200 ft) dives?

I wouldn't worry - Apeks is rather well known amongst divers in Europe, including tech world. Fingers crossed it will survive the Aqualung saga...
Have developed fetish myself, currently on Tungsten's/Black Sapphire and XTX50/DST combos. Even at 100, zero issues including during BO from 80m or so. As long as its in good shape it will work like a charm. Service kits are also widely available.

 

[RedSeaDiver2]

I wouldn't worry - Apeks is rather well known amongst divers in Europe, including tech world. Fingers crossed it will survive the Aqualung saga...
Have developed fetish myself, currently on Tungsten's/Black Sapphire and XTX50/DST combos. Even at 100, zero issues including during BO from 80m or so. As long as its in good shape it will work like a charm. Service kits are also widely available.

What is the latest on the Aqualung saga...?

 

[makar0n]

What is the latest on the Aqualung saga...?

There is a very long thread here:

Info Thread 'Aqualung Financial Troubles'

Jun 28, 2023

It seems like Aqualung has some financial troubles that puts it at some degree of risk of bankruptcy. They have been given a hard timeline to implement a 'get-well' plan . I am just throwing this out there for discussion. I am mostly interested in the old heads that have seen this situation before with other manufacturers and their assessment of what the fall out typically looks like. I sure do enjoy my Apeks regulators, but they are overpriced in the US and under Aqualung's umbrella that ultimately falls under a private equity firm's ownership that seems to be super distant...

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[JMBL]

I've dove all my Apeks (DS4 + ATX40, XTX50, TX50) regularly up to 60m, if well maintained and tuned, no worry.