Dive Rite? Atomic? Apeks?

[cstreu1026]

Ok guys and girls. The time has come to finally break down and start buying my own equipment. I know everybody on this board , or almost everybody, swears by Apeks. I know buying them locally will cost me a fortune. I was considering buying them from Dive Inn, because they have great prices. However, I would like to support my LDS if at all possible. Considering what my favorite local shop carries, I have narrowed it down to an Atomic Z1 or a Dive Rite. I know the Z1 is a great reg, but how do the Dive Rite regs stack up against the Atomics and Apeks? The first Rodale review I read wasn't great, but the latest review seems much better? Anyone have thoughts or opinions? I would love to hear from any Dive Rite owners, or even Atomic owners.

 

[pdoege]

They seem to work fairly well. Never a problem.

They breathe really easy.

I use the DIN adaptor when I rent tanks.

I've never used an Atomics/Apex, so I can't really help there.

Peter Doege

 

[Gator Diver]

Anybody know the answer? Or does some other
company build for Dive Rite and slap a Dive
Rite name on it?

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

are pretty much scuba pro regs

 

[HammerNoMore]

I have a Dive Rite second stage. Any new regs I buy in the foreseeable future will be Dive Rite. There really is no way to justify the additional $$$ for the Apeks stuff.

Another great feature of this reg is you can download the service manual free online and buy service kits yourself.

James

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

personally I love my apeks , and wouldn't trade it I have used a dive-rite reg and yes they ok but my apeks breaths as easy as they come
James Goddard bubbled "There really is no way to justify the additional $$$ for the Apeks stuff"

 

[jonnythan]

Here's an idea.

Buy the Apeks regs from DiveInn, then determine how much you would have spent on the Atomics at your LDS.

Divide the difference in two. Write this amount on a check made out to your LDS.

Everyone is happy

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

better yet buy a atomic or apeks at local dive store don't buy on-line either one is better than the dive-rite reg, all though the apeks I like better !!!!!!!!

 

[cornfed]

medic13 once bubbled...
are pretty much scuba pro regs

I don't think this is true. The DR are made by someone else but I'm pretty sure it isn't Scuba Pro.

Cornfed

 

[cornfed]

newbie-in-fl once bubbled...
Anybody know the answer? Or does some other
company build for Dive Rite and slap a Dive
Rite name on it?

I'm pretty sure DR does not make their own regs. I don't remember who makes them and DR won't reminde me. They are however a unique regulator and simply a different make with a Dive Rite sticker.'