To all the Apeks Owners...

[clownfishx2]

I have decided on purchasing the Apeks ATX50 as my first reg... My only concern is when owners have mentioned that the reg breathes "wet." Intuitively, I have an idea of what that means. However, none of the previous threads have delved into what that topic really means... Does it occur under specific water /conditions (cold, rough currents)? Specific swimming positions? Is it apparent in one Apeks model vs another? If it is that much of an issue I'll probably go with the Scuba Pro (S600). Can anyone elaborate this issue? Many thanks!

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

well what they are talking about is if your completely upside down you may feel like your breathing wet my self never bothered me even in ocean just bought me my second apeks atx 200 if that tells you how I like them !!!!!!!!!!

 

[JohnStrr]

Isn't breathing wet when inverted an inherent trait of almost all regs. because of the physics involved? I can understand some exceptions, but I'm referring to the majority.

 

[ERP]

Most regs breath wet to some extent inverted.

My understanding is that it's a function of the second stages physical design and the stiffness of the exhaust diaphram.

 

[jonnythan]

I've got a TX40. This is my experience.

When you go *completely upside down* - as in your back towards the bottom, your head tilted back so your reg is completely inverted - some water droplets do indeed seem to come into the reg as you breathe. It's not nearly so much so that you can't breathe, but it's just enough for you to notice it. It's similar to breathing a snorkel (you know those things never quite clear all the way).

I basically never go into that position, so it's not a problem. In all other positions the reg breathes *completely dry*. Doesn't really concern me at all.