Regs but which ones

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by Lou

Can you hear an echo round here?

Except I didn't say TX because they are a bit big and clumsy. I said ATX, or XTX with the caveat that I have never even seen an XTX so have no idea how big it is.

Fiona

I have 2 sets. an XTX100 with SEAC Diamond as Octo and an XTX200 with an Egress as Octo.

I'm happy enough with them and have lent the XTX100 out and received a thumbs up from the diver I lent them to.

Quite expensive but worth EVERY penny in my humble opinion and if you'd like to borrow either you're more than welcome, just send a PM.

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PS: The wider exhaust on the XTXs also helps when hovering and just looking at stuff as the exhaust bubbles don't get in your way

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Fiona

I with SEAC Diamond as Octo and an XTX200 with an Egress as Octo.

Thanks for all the responses guys, but there was a reason for it being posted in the DIR section.

[tom]

Originally Posted by Fiona

Thanks for all the responses guys, but there was a reason for it being posted in the DIR section.

I thought DIR equipment selection was about functionality, not brand names? If a Seac, or oceanic or whatever reg meets the criteria - why not? Most of the responses you've had (even those saying Apeks / Scubapro) are from non-DIR divers.

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by tom

I Most of the responses you've had (even those saying Apeks / Scubapro) are from non-DIR divers.

Yes Tom I can see that.

[milldog]

if you want more DIR replies theres always Backslappers.com

twin scubapro Mk25's with R390 and R290 regs hose routing is perfect and regs bomb proof i had apex 2nd stages and swapped them for R395's online just couldnt get on with them

Graham

[milldog]

save yourself some money Here

[Bardo]

Originally Posted by Fiona

Thanks for all the responses guys, but there was a reason for it being posted in the DIR section.

...then you've already got your answer from several people in this thread - Apeks DS4 with ATX40 or ATX50 second stages or Scubapro Mk25 with S600 seconds. Both are DIR compliant, if that's what you're looking for. Personally I'd still go for the DS4s with ATX50s...

[Woz]

Originally Posted by Bardo

...then you've already got your answer from several people in this thread - Apeks DS4 with ATX40 or ATX50 second stages or Scubapro Mk25 with S600 seconds. Both are DIR compliant, if that's what you're looking for. Personally I'd still go for the DS4s with ATX50s...

I'd go for a TX50 primary with a yellow cover and an ATX50 backup with a black cover. Well that's what I dive anyway (actually it's a TX40 primary but hey ho). The reason? TX is nicer for the bubbles and is a tough old reg which doesn't mind being dragged down the car park on the end of a 2m hose. The ATX (I have a 100) is a bit more delicate but nestles under my chin(s) nicely.

As 1st stages Ive got a DST and a the one that comes with the 100. Neither are optimal for twinsets but do a decent job. If I was buying from new I'd go for the DS4/TX50 primary and DS4/ATX50 backup combo.

[Howard Payne]

If you're buying new - you may as well go for XTX - you might find the other stuff difficult to get hold of at the moment. There is a strong school of thought that says the MK25 being a piston design is a slightly better first stage than the Apeks DS4 Diaphragm and its probably right. I've never got on with Scubapro second stages personally - but it is a personal preference. I trust Apeks implicitly - it's always feels bombproof to me. I'd go for x2 XTX50's with DS4's and perhaps order the longer outlet pieces to avoid the bubbles issue - although that's never really bothered me on my ATX50's.
Whether you go with Apeks DS4/ XTX/ATX/TX or Scubapro MK25 S/R - you'll be buying superb regs.
Its probably slightly easier to get servicing and parts worldwide for Scubapro regs. HTH

[steve2056]

[quote=Buoyant Babe I have MK25s/S600/R390 for my twins.[/QUOTE]

I have an identical ScubaPro setup to Helen for my twins. Wouldn't swap them for any other, they give a superb, easy breath.