What Apeks reg setup to buy for open water, DIR okay? Price no object.

[jonnythan]

Lost Yooper once bubbled...
I would recommend DS4's (what I use) or TX100 (particularly for doubles) first stages, ATX50 for your primary (if you want a lighter primary, otherwise a TX50), TX40 for a backup,

Any reason for the TX40 and not ATX40 as a backup?

 

[Lost Yooper]

jonnythan once bubbled...


Any reason for the TX40 and not ATX40 as a backup?

I don't see the need to spend more money on a light-weight backup.

Mike

 

[Bacardi]

Apeks and scubapro are no comparison. The "best" Scuabprio reg is the MK 25 with a S600, the MK 25 is a balance piston which is why its getting mucked up, it also has three dynamic o rings in the first stage which is why it needs service more frequently. Where as the Apeks has an environmentally sealed first stage and a balanced diaphram which requires less service. According to the manufacturer however, the Aqualung Legend LX is a better breather than any Apeks. Because it hasa over-balanced first stage and a balanced second stage.

 

[Hoosier]

Paul,

I have SP MK25/S600 and ATX100. I don't have any problem with my MK25/S600.
Many tech divers are also using SP MK25/S600. The free flow on SP has been discuseed very well in this board. If you are diving above 42 F, it won't bother you.

There are anyother reason why tech divers commonly recommend Apeks, such as easy mainteance (using the same parts) and part accessibility. They used to have 5~10 regulators, so it is a big PITA to them for the regular mantenance and cost. In conclusion, the reg. performance isn't the sole factor....

I've been diving ScubaPro for a few years now. Have not yet tried the Apeks Regs yet. Everyone I talk to recommens Apeks, but as far as breathability, are they much better really? I find that with about 9 months use, my ScubaPro stuff just gets mucked up, even with required maint and regular good cleaning after diving.

Any advice? Everyone in thi sthread seems to agree. I guess my questions is .. how does Apeks stack up against ScubaPro

Warm regards

Paul

 

[SDAnderson]

Resurrection alert. Dead thread talking.

 

[Blitz]

I dive TX100 1st and 2nd on my doubles and a TX50 on my single. Both of them breath excellent. I like the 100's for hose routing, but the 50 is hard to beat for an all around.

 

[Hoosier]

Whatever.... He said, "he doesn't care the price."

Resurrection alert. Dead thread talking.