The New Atomic TFX

[stuartv]

I caved.

I was at the shop last Friday talking to my friend about wanting to order a TFX eventually. He asked what the dealer cost is. I said I didn't know. He said, "let's look it up" and proceeded to login to his Huish dealer account portal. I didn't even know we HAD a Huish account.

Anyway... we confirmed the price and also saw that the portal showed a banner on the main page that Huish is running a 5% off promo for the next few days. I couldn't resist dealer cost with 5% off and free shipping. So, I put in my order. It said they were "out of stock", but my sales confirmation listed the TFX and did not list anything in the "Backordered" column, so ... I have no idea if or when it will ship.

I ordered a Ti2 Octo to go with it. I can't find specs anywhere, so I ASSUME the TFX has a 32" hose. That sucks. I had a quick look through my Huish price list and could only find 32" OmniSwivel hose in Ti and SS, and a "custom ComfortSwivel" in SS. A $2600 reg and I'll probably end up with a $25 swivel from Cave Adventurers and a 22" hose from DGX. *SMH*

 

[buddhasummer]

I caved.

I was at the shop last Friday talking to my friend about wanting to order a TFX eventually. He asked what the dealer cost is. I said I didn't know. He said, "let's look it up" and proceeded to login to his Huish dealer account portal. I didn't even know we HAD a Huish account.

Anyway... we confirmed the price and also saw that the portal showed a banner on the main page that Huish is running a 5% off promo for the next few days. I couldn't resist dealer cost with 5% off and free shipping. So, I put in my order. It said they were "out of stock", but my sales confirmation listed the TFX and did not list anything in the "Backordered" column, so ... I have no idea if or when it will ship.

I ordered a Ti2 Octo to go with it. I can't find specs anywhere, so I ASSUME the TFX has a 32" hose. That sucks. I had a quick look through my Huish price list and could only find 32" OmniSwivel hose in Ti and SS, and a "custom OmniSwivel" in SS. A $2600 reg and I'll probably end up with a $25 swivel from Cave Adventurers and a 22" hose from DGX. *SMH*

Well, that's all very exciting.

 

[-JD-]

I ordered a Ti2 Octo to go with it. I can't find specs anywhere, so I ASSUME the TFX has a 32" hose. That sucks. I had a quick look through my Huish price list and could only find 32" OmniSwivel hose in Ti and SS, and a "custom OmniSwivel" in SS. A $2600 reg and I'll probably end up with a $25 swivel from Cave Adventurers and a 22" hose from DGX. *SMH*

@rsingler has found a solution to your dilemma. Downside is it is not cheap and you need to chop your hose down ...

See here (details are a little broken up between posts so I am linking the thread - only 2 pages): Atomic Comfort Swivel hose onto a Poseidon XStream or Jetstream...


And welcome to the "I broke down" club (I'm not trained for caving yet ). Now to see if I actually ever get one.

 

[stuartv]

@rsingler has found a solution to your dilemma. Downside is it is not cheap and you need to chop your hose down ...

See here (details are a little broken up between posts so I am linking the thread - only 2 pages): Atomic Comfort Swivel hose onto a Poseidon XStream or Jetstream...


And welcome to the "I broke down" club (I'm not trained for caving yet ). Now to see if I actually ever get one.

Thank you!

Also, it looks you can order just the male end part, directly from Omniswivel.

Hose Repair Kit, 3/8

PN: HRK-ZMDescription: 3/8"-24 Male OutletDimensions:1-3/4"L x 5/8"O.DDetails: Solid Brass Construction Made with 02 compatible materials

omniswivel.com

It's still $49. But, that's better than $70. And WAY better than trying to buy a custom length hose from Atomic. Also cheaper than buying a regular hose and a swivel from Cave Adventurers.

Thanks @rsingler for trying it out and letting us know that that repair kit fitting will work on the Atomic hose!

 

[rsingler]

My TFX is at the shop!

But on my trip to the Brac, one of our dive buddies brought COVID along with him. Despite 6 vaccinations since this all started, including a Moderna booster two weeks before the trip, I've got it and am miserable. It'll be 10 days before I can pick it up and post. Sorry, folks!

 

[Open Ocean Diver]

My TFX is at the shop!
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But on my trip to the Brac, one of our dive buddies brought COVID along with him. Despite 6 vaccinations since this all started, including a Moderna booster two weeks before the trip, I've got it and am miserable. It'll be 10 days before I can pick it up and post. Sorry, folks!

Sorry to hear Rob, hope you feel better soon… Send it to me and I’ll start the flow testing.

 

[lexvil]

Sorry to hear Rob, hope you feel better soon… Send it to me and I’ll start the flow testing.

Way to much shipping, I’m only a few hours away.

 

[-JD-]

My TFX is at the shop!
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But on my trip to the Brac, one of our dive buddies brought COVID along with him. Despite 6 vaccinations since this all started, including a Moderna booster two weeks before the trip, I've got it and am miserable. It'll be 10 days before I can pick it up and post. Sorry, folks!

Sorry, man that sucks!!!!! Feel better soon!
A certain trip from last June which shall not be mentioned sent me home with the same special gift.

And your shop people are a special type of cruel to send you pics when you can't go touch.


Thought, Ooooooo our first TFX porn!

 

[-JD-]

My TFX is at the shop!
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I just had a terrible realization. (Why Atomic Why)

Who can get to Japan right away? It is going to be bad and he'll need a good shoulder ....

 

[Joneill]

I just had a terrible realization. (Why Atomic Why)

Who can get to Japan right away? It is going to be bad and he'll need a good shoulder ....

This seems appropriate