Regulator choice, quite hard to decide!!!!

[bauer]

I have debating over two month of what type of regulator should I buy for myself. I have been diving over a year and I most do wrecks, reefs and occasionally deep dives. it is valid to mention that the ocean is my backyard as I live in the beautiful city of Miami in the Florida State. Amount other features on a regulator I am interested on brand reputation, free parts replacements, comfort and performance. I was originally tented by the Titan LX 2009 by Aqualung, which for the price seemed to be the one fits my diving habits. However, on a trip to a local dive shop the Apeks XTX50 was introduced to me. I automatically felt in love with it. For average $100 from the Titan LX 2009 reg , the XTX 50 hypnotized me with all it top of the line features. unfortunately I have not found any recent review on the apeks xtx 50 , while the web is saturated of Titan LX 200 reviews. A regulator will be the first of the list of gear I intent to buy and rent no more. I will appreciate an advice for any connoisseur.

 

[LeadTurn_SD]

I have debating over two month of what type of regulator should I buy for myself. I have been diving over a year and I most do wrecks, reefs and occasionally deep dives. it is valid to mention that the ocean is my backyard as I live in the beautiful city of Miami in the Florida State. Amount other features on a regulator I am interested on brand reputation, free parts replacements, comfort and performance. I was originally tented by the Titan LX 2009 by Aqualung, which for the price seemed to be the one fits my diving habits. However, on a trip to a local dive shop the Apeks XTX50 was introduced to me. I automatically felt in love with it. For average $100 from the Titan LX 2009 reg , the XTX 50 hypnotized me with all it top of the line features. unfortunately I have not found any recent review on the apeks xtx 50 , while the web is saturated of Titan LX 200 reviews. A regulator will be the first of the list of gear I intent to buy and rent no more. I will appreciate an advice for any connoisseur.

If it was love at first sight, go for it

Seriously, either reg would probably make you very happy, so pick the one that makes your heart go pitter patter That is probably just as valid a criteria for picking a regulator these days (within reason) as any other. A $100 dollar price difference will seem meaningless when you look back on all the fun dives you've had.... so buy the reg you want.

Have fun with whatever you decide!

 

[stairman]

I have Atomics regs and love em. I like the bi yearly maintenance on them.

 

[AndrewA]

Go for the Apeks. I have been through Scubapro and Poseidon on the way but now all the regs I use are Apeks I find them a good breath and reliable.

 

[SurDo2]

Apeks.

 

[dschonbrun]

For people who dive often or push their limits, It's hard to argue with the reliability of Apeks. They are a bit more expensive than some other brands, and less shops can servce them, but that said, they are great.

It is easier to find shops who will service Scubapro, and the parts are always readily available. I chose them because it's what my students use and I have found the Mk25 to be bomb-proof for water above 38 F.

You can check the Scuba Magazine Lab Tests, they include information on all the higher end Regs we're discussing.

 

[Rockit]

Apeks. Used them for years and rebuild them out of guilt rather than ne essity.
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[herman]

The choice is pretty much whatever makes you happy. Both are time tested proven designs. Assuming they are properly setup both (or any of the mid to top range regs from any manuf for that matter) are going to perform well. Between the 2, I would choose the Apex for one reason, I prefer adjustable second stages. If you had looked at the Aqualung Legend, which has an adjustable second stage, I would have gone the other way, only because AL shops are a little easier to find if you need one quick.

 

[Spearomen]

If it was love at first sight, go for it

Seriously, either reg would probably make you very happy, so pick the one that makes your heart go pitter patter That is probably just as valid a criteria for picking a regulator these days (within reason) as any other. A $100 dollar price difference will seem meaningless when you look back on all the fun dives you've had.... so buy the reg you want.

Have fun with whatever you decide!

This prolly the best statement I have seen posted on regs. I agree 100%!!! I spent months researching and comparing regs and finally after hearing all the blah blah blah life support blah blah warranty blah blah mine is the best......I went with what I liked which turned out to be Atomic....but that was my personal preference.

 

[bauer]

Thanks guys. I fell I am looking in the right direction. I will port my reviews once I tested the one to be picked .