mizzia
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which would you buy???
mares abyss vs apeks ATX200
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Spectre
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I can't speak for the Mares Abyss, but I definately wasn't pleased with my Mares Axis regs. I've heard some other complaints about other Mares regs as well. The Apeks is a really solid reg that you can't go wrong with.
What, in your eyes, are the benefits to the Abyss that has you interested?
What, in your eyes, are the benefits to the Abyss that has you interested?
PEIDiver
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I can't give personal experience for either reg, but the only feature difference I see (looking at manufacturer web sites) is that the Apeks has a Venturi adjustment to prevent free flowing at the surface. Mares uses what they call Vortex Assist Design rather than venturi adjustments to provide breathing performance at depth. I know several people who own the Abyss and they are happy with it. Myself I own a Mares Axis and I've had no troubles with it so far.
Myself, I would go with an Abyss, but that's mostly because Apeks aren't available in my area (as far as I know) and therefore no one services them.
Steve.
Myself, I would go with an Abyss, but that's mostly because Apeks aren't available in my area (as far as I know) and therefore no one services them.
Steve.
raxafarian
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apeks... and it doesn't have to be the 200... I'd pick the atx50 over the abyss. I don't have experience with the abyss, but got turned of mares with my axis.
If your LDS will let you...try both. Or try and find someplace you can rent both... the choice will probably be easy.
cybordolphin
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Mares Abyss $243.00
Apeks ATX200 $379.00 (got mine for $330.00)
The price on the Mares.... is WAY tempting right now....
Seems either folks love the Mares or hate it. Good thread... anxious to see replies myself.
Apeks ATX200 $379.00 (got mine for $330.00)
The price on the Mares.... is WAY tempting right now....
Seems either folks love the Mares or hate it. Good thread... anxious to see replies myself.
Y
Yiu
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Hi,
I am using Abyss and Axis as oct. Not sure if it is single case. My Abyss generates noise at breathing like wheezing. And it is easily free-flowing at surface, extremely sensitive. About Axis, I got to fix it in dive shop as it leaked seriously after 30 dives. Finally dive shop adjusted the sensitivity of Abyss too. They are now fine. But this was not what I expected from Mares.
Beside, I feel tired to bite Abyss, it's quite heavy. Dont know it is the same as for Apeks reg. But if I have second chance, I may go for Apeks or Scubapro. Good luck.
NB I use them very gentle and problem should not be due to abuse.
I am using Abyss and Axis as oct. Not sure if it is single case. My Abyss generates noise at breathing like wheezing. And it is easily free-flowing at surface, extremely sensitive. About Axis, I got to fix it in dive shop as it leaked seriously after 30 dives. Finally dive shop adjusted the sensitivity of Abyss too. They are now fine. But this was not what I expected from Mares.
Beside, I feel tired to bite Abyss, it's quite heavy. Dont know it is the same as for Apeks reg. But if I have second chance, I may go for Apeks or Scubapro. Good luck.
NB I use them very gentle and problem should not be due to abuse.
duncanjc
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I went with the ATX 200 on the recommendation of my LDS. I am taking it to Barbados next weekend. I will post back how it goes 
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