BodenseeDiver
Contributor
Hello Guys, i need a new Regulator
a Apeks XTX 40 with DS4 or an Mares Abyss ( MR22 )
which you would take???
a Apeks XTX 40 with DS4 or an Mares Abyss ( MR22 )
which you would take???
i need a new Regulator
- Thread starter BodenseeDiver
- Start date
Please register or login
Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
- Ability to post and comment on topics and discussions.
- A Free photo gallery to share your dive photos with the world.
- You can make this box go away
xtx40 is a great reg. only thing it lacks is 2 Hp ports and adjustment knob. u may want to go for the fst first stage if you require 2 hp port (for a tranmistter). Apeks service is also 2 yrs vs the mares yearly service. the WOB of the xtx40 i think is 0.75 joules which is very good.
darkstar
Contributor
Apeks. They are simply awesome regs.
The XTX 50 with DS4 is a common tech setup, so if you look you should be able to find a deal. They also have good re-sale. The adjustment knob on the XTX 50 is worth it.
If you want the FSR first stage, it probably makes more sense to look at the XTX200, but it's a pretty big bump to pay for a transmitter port that may never use.
The XTX 50 with DS4 is a common tech setup, so if you look you should be able to find a deal. They also have good re-sale. The adjustment knob on the XTX 50 is worth it.
If you want the FSR first stage, it probably makes more sense to look at the XTX200, but it's a pretty big bump to pay for a transmitter port that may never use.
OP
BodenseeDiver
Contributor
No the XTX 40 with the DS4 is for the 2.Stage, the price are 180€ that so 245$
I would very seriously consider the new HOG regs if I were you, because you'll end up with more reg for less $$$.
Check out the Edge Gear forums here, and you'll get a lot of info: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/edge-gear
Manufacturers website: http://www.edge-gear.com/category_s/132.htm
-Tim
Check out the Edge Gear forums here, and you'll get a lot of info: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/edge-gear
Manufacturers website: http://www.edge-gear.com/category_s/132.htm
-Tim
Both are good regulators, but I'd go with the Apeks.
If you're sure you're going to get into it, I'd move up to an Apeks XTX 50. I switched about 10 years ago from Poseidon and do a lot of deep diving.
I use an XTX 200 and it has delivered everything I've needed. They just don't seem to freeze in cold water (the water temperature in the North Atlantic at this time of year varies from 30 to 34 degrees F) add to this depth and work, well it's just a very dependable regulator.
If you're sure you're going to get into it, I'd move up to an Apeks XTX 50. I switched about 10 years ago from Poseidon and do a lot of deep diving.
I use an XTX 200 and it has delivered everything I've needed. They just don't seem to freeze in cold water (the water temperature in the North Atlantic at this time of year varies from 30 to 34 degrees F) add to this depth and work, well it's just a very dependable regulator.
OP
BodenseeDiver
Contributor
I dive in Germany and the best brand is Apeks or Mares but only the MR 22 with the Abyss
i would only your opinion listen!
the world from diving in Germany and US are to diverge
thanks ever for the answers
i would only your opinion listen!
the world from diving in Germany and US are to diverge
thanks ever for the answers
very true dark star, if u ain't using a transmitter port, go for the ds4. there isn't a turret which will stop your hoses moving about. you should also consider the xtx50 as that will have the adjustment knob for changing your inhalation cracking effort. www. subprof .com is a cheap site to purchase if u are in germany/eu.
Similar threads
