Pics of Apeks and/or Scubapro hose routing request.

[Vie]

What I really don't like about the MK17, now that I've seen the routing, is the angle of the HP ports.

 

[Vie]

What if each stage is put in the reverse direction?

The way to go might be to install them so that on BOTH posts, the diaphragm cap faces to the (your) right. This way, on the right post, the angled LP port (intermediate pressure port in Scubapro-speak) where the BC inflator hose is attached, is angled towards the left and the direction of the inflator. On the left post, the HFP port is next to the isolator and the short hose leading to backup second is attached there. The drysuit inflator (on the left post intermediate pressure port) is then angled outward. This still leaves the HP port on the left with the SPG still angled forward though...

 

[Hoosier]

Yes, like MK25 set up. The caps doesn't see each other. I think it will give more clean set up....

Anyway, I plan to get MK17s to match up G250HPs.

 

[Vie]

Yes, like MK25 set up. The caps doesn't see each other. I think it will give more clean set up....

Anyway, I plan to get MK17s to match up G250HPs.

I really need to see a side view so I can see how angled forward the HP port is on the left post MK17. Because both the long and short second stage hoses points straight down when the MK17s are set up for doubles, I wonder how the hoses get bent when double AL tanks (short neck) are used...

Apeks XTX100s are starting to look good.

 

[Hoosier]

I really need to see a side view so I can see how angled forward the HP port is on the left post MK17. Because both the long and short second stage hoses points straight down when the MK17s are set up for doubles, I wonder how the hoses get bent when double AL tanks (short neck) are used...

Apeks XTX100s are starting to look good.

Yeah mine is TX100/ATX100 set....... Do I need to upgrade? LOL~~~
I just hope XTX series is a kind of market scam like a facelift design....

 

[Vie]

I just hope XTX series is a kind of market scam like a facelift design....

Well, I just like the fact that the 1/2" port has been discontinued and the choice of using the small or large exhaust tee.

 

[Hoosier]

Well, I just like the fact that the 1/2" port has been discontinued and the choice of using the small or large exhaust tee.

The exhaust tee option is only good for a photographer. I mean it doesn't bother unless you need to take a picture professionally. For a complete bubble clearance, it had better get the bubble deflector...... And, in reality, I am not sure how many divers really switch the tee every time..... Have you ever bought the both side jacket?

1/2 port don't bother that much after using the adapter (LOL~ another failure point though).

Whatelse?


Just my 2 psi.... No harsh...

 

[Vie]

For a complete bubble clearance, it had better get the bubble deflector...... And, in reality, I am not sure how many divers really switch the tee every time..... Have you ever bought the both side jacket?

Well, I really like the good 'ol TX second stage - I just don't like one hanging from my neck. The only option was to use a TX on the long hose and an ATX as the backup. With the XTX, one could have the big exhaust tee on the primary and the small exhaust on the back up without having to use two different second stages.

 

[Hoosier]

Well, I really like the good 'ol TX second stage - I just don't like one hanging from my neck. The only option was to use a TX on the long hose and an ATX as the backup. With the XTX, one could have the big exhaust tee on the primary and the small exhaust on the back up without having to use two different second stages.

It is a quite interesting opinion.... I am using ATX100 on the long hose and TX100 as the back up.... But, I see your point because TX100 is much better breathing than ATX100 and the smaller stage is on the neck is much cool looking.

As for XTX, Hmmm... So, you can use two tees at the same time.... Right..... But, it will be worth a upgrade....

BTW, what is MK17 price over there?

 

[Vie]

BTW, what is MK17 price over there?

Assuming one can wrangle a "dive professional" discount, a MK17/G250HP should be around US$ 315.00