Need help ! Buying first regulator set

[ams511]

My thoughts:

1) The Titan LX is a solid regulator, especially the supreme model which this is.
2) I agree with the others that $400 CAD is too much to pay. But I don't think it is too outlandish being you are getting a first stage, second stage, octo, SPG and dive computer.
3) I looked at the photos closely and in my opinion the set has more than one dive on it. I don't see any external corrosion which is good. However I would like to see the filter to look for corrosion. If the seller is local I would put it on a tank to check for free flow. If it does I would pass or talk him down a lot. I am a regulator collector (i.e. hoarder), I never purchased an aqualung regulator that didn't work, even a 50 year old double hose.

 

[ams511]

On the other hand, an Apeks DS4 first stage plus a couple of ATX40 second stages would do the same thing for a fraction of the cost of the top end Apeks regulator sets, especially if they’re lightly used and bought second hand.

The problem with DS4/ATX40 is that they were never inexpensive in North America. In Europe they were bargains but not here.

 

[Wibble]

The problem with DS4/ATX40 is that they were never inexpensive in North America. In Europe they were bargains but not here.

Seems nowadays that nothing Apeks is a bargain as their prices have gone through the roof as Aqualung squeeze as much money as possible out of the dive community.

 

[Chanty75]

My thoughts:

1) The Titan LX is a solid regulator, especially the supreme model which this is.
2) I agree with the others that $400 CAD is too much to pay. But I don't think it is too outlandish being you are getting a first stage, second stage, octo, SPG and dive computer.
3) I looked at the photos closely and in my opinion the set has more than one dive on it. I don't see any external corrosion which is good. However I would like to see the filter to look for corrosion. If the seller is local I would put it on a tank to check for free flow. If it does I would pass or talk him down a lot. I am a regulator collector (i.e. hoarder), I never purchased an aqualung regulator that didn't work, even a 50 year old double hose.

 

[admikar]

Seems nowadays that nothing Apeks is a bargain as their prices have gone through the roof as Aqualung squeeze as much money as possible out of the dive community.

Currently DS4 with 2x ATX40 is 400€. DST with XTX50/40 combo is 620 and MTX is 800. No SPG in any price. I would definitely pass on MTX.

 

[inka]

Apeks XTX50 Stage 3 with XTX50 Octopus DIN Includes hoses - IN STOCK

Includes all hoses. The first stage has four medium-pressure ports all mounted on a rotating turret. This results in optimal hose routing while eliminating sharp bends in the hose. Features an innovative Diver Changeable Exhaust system (DCE). The system gives the diver the ability to change from...

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APEKS ATX DS4 REGULATOR & OCTOPUS COMPLETE WITH HOSES - IN STOCK

Free Delivery and 28 Day Return Policy On all Regulators Choice of Octopus with this set. Either ATX40 Octopus or upgrade to the Apeks Egress Octopus - the advantage of this model is that it works either way up so no need to orientate to the second stage when donating air. Cold water rated...

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[Gone for diving]

Quebec border is 5.5 hrs away from me, so it may be different in Quebec,
But apex regs are not common here used, can't say I have ever seen one on kiji.
Older Sherwood's are more popular,
But I don't think the poster wants something to old,
I would suggest that they keep an eye in the Ottawa area kiji, there tends to be nice equipment for sale around there, because people move in and out of Ottawa a fair bit. And when they move they tend to sell there gear

 

[Deco Nico]

Hello, "Chanty"! I highly suggest checking your local dive center(s) to see who markets what. Often, you will see one shop seem to favor certain brands over others. This is important because you will likely want to get your chosen equipment serviced within a reasonable distance. I personally went with "Aqua Lung" first and second stages for recreational diving. I just love "ScubaPro" products, though, and have not found difficulty in keeping them in excellent serviced condition for technical diving.

 

[Diverspoint]

Make sure that whatever you buy can be serviced close by.

Some buy a cheap reg that needs shipping for a service. That makes things expensive really quick.

Also once spoke with a guy at really remote shop that had a relatively unknown reg that could not be serviced there.

SP, AL and Mares were no problem, Apeks was more tricky and others they simply did not do apart from the unbalanced cressi and such.

 

[BoltSnap]

For regulators; Scubapro, Atomic and Zeagle. Anything else is just a gamble