Apeks DS4 Routing problems vs MK25s???

[Gizmo]

I was in my local LDS today enquiring about regs for the imminent twinset and asked them about their thoughts on DS4s. The reply I got somewhat perplexed me especially after reading many a good thing about them on here.

Basically I was recommended to go for scubapro MK25s rather than the DS4s because of the lack of swivel turret on DS4s meaning that hose routing was a problem. I have not read about any one on here experiencing problems with routing from a pair of DS4s so would be grateful of a bit of advice.

Thanks

Mark

[Bob Cooper]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Basically I was recommended to go for scubapro MK25s rather than the DS4s because of the lack of swivel turret on DS4s meaning that hose routing was a problem. I have not read about any one on here experiencing problems with routing from a pair of DS4s so would be grateful of a bit of advice.

Go for the DS4's. The routing is perfect. You don't need a swivel turret. The DS4's are easy to service, easy to adjust, parts are readily available and they're cheap.

In fact, the last time I bought some DS4's they were nearly a third of the price of the MK25's. Perhaps that is why your LDS wanted to sell you them?

Bob

[gunsentry]

Bob,

Could you post pictures of your hose routing?

Thxs.

Gary.

[Bob Cooper]

Originally Posted by gunsentry

Bob,

Could you post pictures of your hose routing?

Thxs.

Gary.

Sure, I'll try and do it later tonight.

Bob

[Conor]

I just spent £65 for a new DS4. I have a DST and a DS4. I have to say the DS4 is probably the easier one to work with.....but they have yet to get wet

[Bob Cooper]

Originally Posted by Conor

I just spent £65 for a new DS4.

That's a good price! Last time I bought some I paid around £70 and I thought that was a good deal.

Bob

[Al_Star]

Scubapro
http://www.gasdiving.co.uk/images/kit/inflate_det.jpg

Apeks
http://www.costablancascuba.com/dir/

I personally use Scubapro but that's because those were the regs myself and the missus got when we started diving.

HTH
Cheers
Al

[Conor]

Well it was E95 really which is about £65.

Al, thanks for posting those....looks good

[Gizmo]

Originally Posted by Bob Cooper

In fact, the last time I bought some DS4's they were nearly a third of the price of the MK25's. Perhaps that is why your LDS wanted to sell you them?

Bob

You are quite correct, that was my suspicion aswell. Thanks for the info

Al - thanks for those pics, most helpful indeed.

[Gizmo]

Originally Posted by Conor

I just spent £65 for a new DS4. I have a DST and a DS4. I have to say the DS4 is probably the easier one to work with.....but they have yet to get wet

Conor, gotta spread the green around before I can give you more so accept this as token thanks

Mark