Apeks XTX Regs

Ali Fikree · June 18th, 2006, 06:34 PM

Has anyone tried out the new Apeks XTX series as shown below?http://www.apeks.co.uk/home_frameset.htm

Cheers.

-A

jarnt · June 18th, 2006, 09:06 PM

Have invested for two xtx50 regulators about three weeks ago, and have only 5 dives so far. Previous regulators were tx40 and tx100 for my twin set.(used for 5 years or so)

It was nice to mount my back up with tha smal exhaust tee, and the primary with the largest one. Use my old 1.st stages (from tx100 (fsr ?)for b/u, and DS4 for primary)

I think they performe very well with air diving/nitrox to 30m, so guess they bee even better with some He.
Feels pretty much like the atx 40/50 i also use.
Do not regret so far. Hope to do some mix dives during the summer to check them out.

(Still I can use the same rep set for all my regulators atx/xtx, and I like the new design

)

My 2 bar so far.

Best
jarnt

wilbo · June 18th, 2006, 09:07 PM

I would be surprised if anyone is using them on their main kit
- as you probably can't get hold of them yet (or at the right price - the thrifty lot we are)
- and also (and maybe more importantly) they also do not yet have a proven track record - therefore are of unknown reliabilty and performance.

watching with interest..

Grant · June 18th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Ali,

What happened to the MK25's / G250's?

I mean the ones replaced after the Repulse trip?

And besides i though you were now diving the RB80 clone? I would stick with the tried and tested ... do you really need the right or left handed setup for your o/c rig?
when are you going to visit the uk and get some use out of the dry suit?
Hope to see you soon pal, Don sends her love

G

JS1scuba · June 19th, 2006, 05:11 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by wilbo)

I would be surprised if anyone is using them on their main kit
- as you probably can't get hold of them yet (or at the right price - the thrifty lot we are)
- and also (and maybe more importantly) they also do not yet have a proven track record - therefore are of unknown reliabilty and performance.

watching with interest..

I just bought 4 oXTX 200 for my kit for the USS Monitor project we just came off of. I put them on my back gas and my stages. They perform very well - the only thing i am not keen on yet is the racheted vane control. But otherwise they perform as well if not better than my Legend LX and ATX100s

At 72 msw they were sweet.

vid · June 19th, 2006, 09:29 AM

Bought 2 xtx200's and have been on some 30-35 dives so far in the last two months.

Used on back gas, in the UK (both sea and quarry) and overseas to 70m so far - between 6 & 32 deg c.

Very good breathe. Initial view is that I prefer these to the ATX200 and Poseidon xtremes I used to own.

As above - the ratchet is a bit "cheap & clunky" - but I suppose that's the price for having a reversible reg. Am very glad that Apeks have finally produced a reg with just the one size MP port

[EDIT] hose routing is now very easy with the new evolve

vid

Howard Payne · June 19th, 2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

one size MP port

Amen - that was long overdue. I want Joel's life and I want it right now! lol

Ali Fikree · June 19th, 2006, 11:41 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grant)

Ali,

What happened to the MK25's / G250's?

I mean the ones replaced after the Repulse trip?

And besides i though you were now diving the RB80 clone? I would stick with the tried and tested ... do you really need the right or left handed setup for your o/c rig?
when are you going to visit the uk and get some use out of the dry suit?
Hope to see you soon pal, Don sends her love

G

Hi Grant,

After all my regs were stolen, I found that it was easier to replace with Apeks as they were available and I could not find the G-250s anymore. Also the Apeks are better priced , makes sense when you have to buy 5 new regs.

I sold the EDO and putting money aside for a second Gavin Scooter for
guests.

FYI, Qatar Air refused to re-imburse me for the regs as I opened the bag outside the airport. I have had no news from Singapore Airport so I have let it go now and wont hold my breath any longer.

I did speak to the head of Qatar Air but he was to " busy " to deal with me. Of course, If you have a 6' bloke in DPM walk into your office, what would you do ?

Best to Don and hope to see you soon.

Doing the Anita soon and will post a report.

Ali

*Clare* · June 19th, 2006, 11:43 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ali Fikree)

I sold the EDO and putting money aside for a second Gavin Scooter for
guests.

So.... how much is a ticket to Dubai? I'll start saving now

Howard Payne · June 19th, 2006, 12:26 PM

You couldn't have any more diving holidays if you tried :-)

June 18th, 2006, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
wilbo(Offline) Senior Chimp Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,562	I would be surprised if anyone is using them on their main kit - as you probably can't get hold of them yet (or at the right price - the thrifty lot we are) - and also (and maybe more importantly) they also do not yet have a proven track record - therefore are of unknown reliabilty and performance. watching with interest.. __________________ Cheers! Wilbo DIR explorers: DIR Yorkshire Divers: YorkshireDivers One of the Foxturd chimps

June 18th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grant(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 16	Ali, What happened to the MK25's / G250's? I mean the ones replaced after the Repulse trip? And besides i though you were now diving the RB80 clone? I would stick with the tried and tested ... do you really need the right or left handed setup for your o/c rig? when are you going to visit the uk and get some use out of the dry suit? Hope to see you soon pal, Don sends her love G __________________ Dive Safe. Grant

June 19th, 2006, 05:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
JS1scuba(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 82	Quote: (Originally Posted by wilbo) I would be surprised if anyone is using them on their main kit - as you probably can't get hold of them yet (or at the right price - the thrifty lot we are) - and also (and maybe more importantly) they also do not yet have a proven track record - therefore are of unknown reliabilty and performance. watching with interest.. I just bought 4 oXTX 200 for my kit for the USS Monitor project we just came off of. I put them on my back gas and my stages. They perform very well - the only thing i am not keen on yet is the racheted vane control. But otherwise they perform as well if not better than my Legend LX and ATX100s At 72 msw they were sweet. __________________ Joel Silverstein, VP, COO www.techdivinglimited.com a division of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. NAUTILUS DIVE PLANNER CYLINDER SPEC CHART

June 19th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 356	Bought 2 xtx200's and have been on some 30-35 dives so far in the last two months. Used on back gas, in the UK (both sea and quarry) and overseas to 70m so far - between 6 & 32 deg c. Very good breathe. Initial view is that I prefer these to the ATX200 and Poseidon xtremes I used to own. As above - the ratchet is a bit "cheap & clunky" - but I suppose that's the price for having a reversible reg. Am very glad that Apeks have finally produced a reg with just the one size MP port [EDIT] hose routing is now very easy with the new evolve vid Last edited by vid; June 19th, 2006 at 12:12 PM..

June 19th, 2006, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Howard Payne(Offline) The Voices And The Becks Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,024	Quote: one size MP port Amen - that was long overdue. I want Joel's life and I want it right now! lol __________________ Eastbourne Sub-Aqua Club 0513 Nitrox & Trimix, Club Boat, Plenty of Good Value Diving, Regular Club Trips & Holidays, Rec & Tech Training, GUE / Hogarthian Friendly Come Try Us!

June 18th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) Instructor Candidate Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,016	Has anyone tried out the new Apeks XTX series as shown below?http://www.apeks.co.uk/home_frameset.htm Cheers. -A

June 18th, 2006, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
jarnt(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 12	Have invested for two xtx50 regulators about three weeks ago, and have only 5 dives so far. Previous regulators were tx40 and tx100 for my twin set.(used for 5 years or so) It was nice to mount my back up with tha smal exhaust tee, and the primary with the largest one. Use my old 1.st stages (from tx100 (fsr ?)for b/u, and DS4 for primary) I think they performe very well with air diving/nitrox to 30m, so guess they bee even better with some He. Feels pretty much like the atx 40/50 i also use. Do not regret so far. Hope to do some mix dives during the summer to check them out. (Still I can use the same rep set for all my regulators atx/xtx, and I like the new design ) My 2 bar so far. Best jarnt

June 19th, 2006, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) Instructor Candidate Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,016	Quote: (Originally Posted by Grant) Ali, What happened to the MK25's / G250's? I mean the ones replaced after the Repulse trip? And besides i though you were now diving the RB80 clone? I would stick with the tried and tested ... do you really need the right or left handed setup for your o/c rig? when are you going to visit the uk and get some use out of the dry suit? Hope to see you soon pal, Don sends her love G Hi Grant, After all my regs were stolen, I found that it was easier to replace with Apeks as they were available and I could not find the G-250s anymore. Also the Apeks are better priced , makes sense when you have to buy 5 new regs. I sold the EDO and putting money aside for a second Gavin Scooter for guests. FYI, Qatar Air refused to re-imburse me for the regs as I opened the bag outside the airport. I have had no news from Singapore Airport so I have let it go now and wont hold my breath any longer. I did speak to the head of Qatar Air but he was to " busy " to deal with me. Of course, If you have a 6' bloke in DPM walk into your office, what would you do ? Best to Don and hope to see you soon. Doing the Anita soon and will post a report. Ali

June 19th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Clare(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,930	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ali Fikree) I sold the EDO and putting money aside for a second Gavin Scooter for guests. So.... how much is a ticket to Dubai? I'll start saving now __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

June 19th, 2006, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Howard Payne(Offline) The Voices And The Becks Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,024	You couldn't have any more diving holidays if you tried :-) __________________ Eastbourne Sub-Aqua Club 0513 Nitrox & Trimix, Club Boat, Plenty of Good Value Diving, Regular Club Trips & Holidays, Rec & Tech Training, GUE / Hogarthian Friendly Come Try Us!