XTX200 Tungsten vs SP MK25/S600

[GreatBruce]

Tungsten will limit which gases and blends you can use with it ie Nitrox.

Really ?..Why ? ...techs and manuals failed to mention that.

 

[jlgrimes]

Really ?..Why ? ...techs and manuals failed to mention that.

I was wrong,

I have read a few places that they can be used with all gas blends if properly cleaned. The Tungsten does seem like a very good choice.

 

[GreatBruce]

Thanks...
I think it is a good choice too.
It will be a ATX200 Tungsten :blinking:

Thanks to all for your input.

 

[GreatBruce]

Alright..since the old gear is (probably) in one of the boxes I spread all over the world, here we go for a brand new equipment :
-Aqualung Pro QD BCD
-ATX Tungsten Apeks Reg (yes...you know that one :11doh
-Cobra 2 computer
-mini-console from ScubaPro as a back up
+ accessories and gadgets..hehe..

Et voila :10:
Trip is all set...will post pics if you want...
Have a nice weekend all...dive safe

 

[jlgrimes]

Wow, that is an awesome setup. It's actually the setup I always wanted, but my shop was sponsored by cressi, so I had to get a cressi bc. I already had a stinger, so really couldn't afford the extra expense of the cobra - but I wanted it. Very comfortable BC. I'm jealous! I did get the apex regs. (atx 200) I know I upset the dive shop with those but that was one compromise I couldn't make. I tried all the regs we carried in the shop and nothing compared, and we technically could get the apeks brand even though we didn't carry aqualung. -In Australia they weren't only distributed by AL.

 

[squidster]

Alright..since the old gear is (probably) in one of the boxes I spread all over the world, here we go for a brand new equipment :
-Aqualung Pro QD BCD
-ATX Tungsten Apeks Reg (yes...you know that one :11doh
-Cobra 2 computer
-mini-console from ScubaPro as a back up
+ accessories and gadgets..hehe..

Et voila :10:
Trip is all set...will post pics if you want...
Have a nice weekend all...dive safe

I think you should Take a look at ScubaPro MK 17/S600
This is the perfect cold water , all purpose tech Reg For Alot Less Money Then Apex
I have a Scubapro Glide plus Bc But I would Recommend Scpro Classic ( bullet Proof)
I have oceanic pro plus 2 very easy to use. And Reliable low maitenance.
The final choice is yours but more exspensive is not always better
I would put Scuba Pro up Against Apex Any Day of the week.
I have a Mark 11/R395 ,This is also a good reg,for only 345.00

The latest test show that it performed as well or better Then apex,aqualung and alot of other high priced regs.
Balanced diaprham 1 st stage simple and reliable second stage.

 

[BarryNL]

Thanks everyone.
I have to make a decision in the next few days to get the regulator, valves and LP accessories together before the dive next weekend.

Though I liked the compact ScubaPro S600 (and even thought of getting a Titanium valve), Apeks seems to get the better mark. Apeks it is then

I have no budget limit (nothing to be ashamed of...),

Very nice, but it's really true with regulators (and with much other scuba gear) that more expensive does not mean better. The basic DST4 + XTX50 (or 100 or 200) is a beautiful, bulletproof regulator. Tech divers use these things at 200m+. Paying for extras merely gets you pointless, over-engineered decoration which is just something else to go wrong.

 

[jlgrimes]

Very nice, but it's really true with regulators (and with much other scuba gear) that more expensive does not mean better. The basic DST4 + XTX50 (or 100 or 200) is a beautiful, bulletproof regulator. Tech divers use these things at 200m+. Paying for extras merely gets you pointless, over-engineered decoration which is just something else to go wrong.

There is usually some benefit that you get when you go from an xtx 50 to a xtx200 whether it is better venturi or whatever. Like the guy said, he just wants to get the best, he's not all that concerned with price. So he might as well get the best, then there are no questions. Once you get talking about the top of the line Apeks, Aqualung, Scubapro, it's really just opinion which is the best. I know they have test to say this one breaths this at this depth but when they are as close as these regs are to each other it really boils down to opinion. I think Apeks is the best. Atomic usually gets high marks in the breathing section but, aguably, there performance is not as good the deeper you go past 130 ft. Where as Apeks which is Over-balanced can actually improve as you go deeper (at least from my experience). I wouldn't knock the scuba pro either but I really don't think they are quite what Apeks are when using them for Tech. Again that's my opinion, I have dived them both.

Thanks everyone.

I have no budget limit (nothing to be ashamed of...), so I'm going to look for a Black Pearl edition of the XTX. If they are all gone, I'll get a Tungsten, unless there are good reasons for you guys to insist on "non tungsten"...
:10:

If he's not interested in a cost/benefit ratio, then he should go with the best. (and looking good is a benefit, and the pearl looks great.)

 

[KOMPRESSOR]

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I have no budget limit (nothing to be ashamed of...), so I'm going to look for a Black Pearl edition of the XTX. If they are all gone, I'll get a Tungsten, unless there are good reasons for you guys to insist on "non tungsten"...<------

A good reason? Well, getting the tungsten version (and paying the whollata extra...) will certainly prove you're a real smuck, and by using them valves everyone else will also know!

Seriously! Just ask around! It's true!!

For doubles the ultimate 1st stage for me is the one that comes with the XTX100 set, or the MK25 for that matter. -This is only due to hose routing, not performance. The day I'll be diving 40+ I'll be breathing trimix anyways.

 

[jlgrimes]

A good reason? Well, getting the tungsten version (and paying the whollata extra...) will certainly prove you're a real smuck, and by using them valves everyone else will also know!

Seriously! Just ask around! It's true!!

For doubles the ultimate 1st stage for me is the one that comes with the XTX100 set, or the MK25 for that matter. -This is only due to hose routing, not performance. The day I'll be diving 40+ I'll be breathing trimix anyways.

LoL - Smuck, maybe, but that's still just your opinion. Maybe they really are harder material less likely to damage or whatever a harder material is supposed to do. Who knows, I don't.

On a side note, seen the Apeks tech 3? Looks like a good design for tech, at least if you want a dedicated tech reg.