muteki
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Thanks to all for your input! I went with the Apeks XTX50.
The Atomics looked nice, and I'm sure they are, but since I have plans for some cold water wreck diving, I wanted something made for cold water from the start (sealed diaphragm). I also couldn't find enough differences between 1st stages on the Apeks models to justify the price difference, and I've heard from many sources that non-BM hose routing is easier with the XTX50 (which probably will be in my future considering the direction I'm going in). Apeks also seem to be easier to service internationally as well. I'm taking a quick jaunt to the Bahamas in a few weeks, and can't WAIT to finally dive with my own regulator!
The Atomics looked nice, and I'm sure they are, but since I have plans for some cold water wreck diving, I wanted something made for cold water from the start (sealed diaphragm). I also couldn't find enough differences between 1st stages on the Apeks models to justify the price difference, and I've heard from many sources that non-BM hose routing is easier with the XTX50 (which probably will be in my future considering the direction I'm going in). Apeks also seem to be easier to service internationally as well. I'm taking a quick jaunt to the Bahamas in a few weeks, and can't WAIT to finally dive with my own regulator!