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| Originally Posted by RobbieS i'm looking to buy my first set of regs next month and have decided on Apeks. I've also been doing a bit of readin about DIR and the OOA practice of taking the reg in the mouth seems to make the most sense to me. So am I right in thinking that what I could purchase for a suitable single tank set up is -
Apeks DS4 with XTX40 on a 2m hose for primary DV
XTX40 on a standard hose (not 'octo' or yellow)
Also does this mean that 'if' I progress to a twinset then I'll just need to purchase a second DS4? |
What you've listed certainly works well and also provides a sensible and logical upgrade path if and when you decide to move to a twinset. If you're looking to follow the DIR path then don't forget to also include a mineral glass pressure guage connected via a 24" HP hose. I'd personally recommend the 63mm DIRZone guage that Knackers sells - I have about 6 of these and they're great! Link here...
DIRZONE SPG 63 200 bar, Gauges at divingniknaks 0121 707 5783. Frog, Dirzone, Agir Brokk Scuba Diving Gear
re: the length of backup reg hoses. I personally favour 22" for Scubapro 1st stages and 24" for Apeks 1st stages...