Apeks XTX50 vs Aqualung Mikron

[gxtoast]

Here is a video of the Mikron, showing an example of how the bubbles run up the front of the face:
YouTube - AQUALUNG MIKRON

Looks a bit excessive.

 

[mooney]

FWIW I have a Mikron and seem to have LESS bubble interference than with my other regs. Who knows maybe it's my face shape/mask shape/head position.

 

[mikeguerrero]

Bubble inteference can be more dramatic when you are vertical to the column on any regulator, except the Kronos. Lay horizontal on your trim and take video, bubbles will draw away from your mask, huge difference.

Aqualung uses the Kronos as their flagship regulator for vertical video, with dramatic results of bubbles away from the mask.

That video on the Mikron is a bad example of bubbles on the mask, we don't swim vertical. However, I wouldn't choose the Mikron for photography where you might go vertical for the shot, the Kronos would be the better reg is this case.

 

[lxchin]

the wob of the flight is 0.84 joules while the mikron is 1.01 roughly from memory.

I guess you would be best to ask how does the xtx 200 compare to the mikron. but then again he already said that he prefers the xtx200 over the mikron for local dives.

 

[mangrovejack]

The XTX200 is rated at 0.41 Joules per Litre (Apeks Products).