filmguy123
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Hi guys, I know there's a million reg threads and I've received much good advice. However I have some specific questions in regards to the Apeks kit I've settled on for a number of reasons - and am now only wondering about packaging this kit in a final form.
My girlfriend might be getting the same kit as well, so I may be able to sweeten a package deal by buying 2 sets.
As I understand, the Apeks XTX50 and XTX200 only sell together as a kit and come bundled with the "XTX50" or XTX200 first stage, which is a FSR or DS4 style first stage. Yet many recommend going to the 5-port swivel turret "DST".
How does this work when buying a kit? Can't seem to find a bundle that has the DST. And then I see they also have an Apeks 5 port adaptor kit...
Want to make sure to get the desired first stage bundled together.
Next, it seems retail for the XTX50 kit is $575, but a doubles kit (before negotiating a deal) is $1150 - so $575 for each 1st stage/2nd stage kit. But then also includes about $100+ worth of hoses and $50+ SPG - so a sweeter deal, especially if negotiated down (something like this):
DS4/XTX50 Doubles Package - Dive Right in Scuba
Finally, I'd want to snag a DIN to Yoke adaptor.
What's the most effective way to bundle this and make sure I get the first stage I want? Any specific parts or pieces to look out for when I order to make sure I don't get the wrong part number?
I was thinking the following:
My girlfriend might be getting the same kit as well, so I may be able to sweeten a package deal by buying 2 sets.
As I understand, the Apeks XTX50 and XTX200 only sell together as a kit and come bundled with the "XTX50" or XTX200 first stage, which is a FSR or DS4 style first stage. Yet many recommend going to the 5-port swivel turret "DST".
How does this work when buying a kit? Can't seem to find a bundle that has the DST. And then I see they also have an Apeks 5 port adaptor kit...
Want to make sure to get the desired first stage bundled together.
Next, it seems retail for the XTX50 kit is $575, but a doubles kit (before negotiating a deal) is $1150 - so $575 for each 1st stage/2nd stage kit. But then also includes about $100+ worth of hoses and $50+ SPG - so a sweeter deal, especially if negotiated down (something like this):
DS4/XTX50 Doubles Package - Dive Right in Scuba
Finally, I'd want to snag a DIN to Yoke adaptor.
What's the most effective way to bundle this and make sure I get the first stage I want? Any specific parts or pieces to look out for when I order to make sure I don't get the wrong part number?
I was thinking the following:
- 1x Apeks XTX200 second stage (my primary) - also open to the XTX50 but was thinking the dual porting might be nice for future SM or tec options down the road in a few years
- 3x Apeks XTX50 second stage (My GF's primary and her octo, plus my octo)
- 2x Apeks First stages... the bundled "XTX50 first stage"(?) VS the DST first stage, and how to buy the right bundle or kit that has this? VS a 5-port adaptor, etc.? My GFs could be a DS4 or whatever, but for mine I'd like to get the 5 port swivel turret
- 1x SPG (my GF already has one to use)
- 2x full sets of hoses (mine + my GF's) - I want MINE to be GUE/DIR compliant. I think she'll likely stick to standard PADI but she might be open to swapping to the DIR philosophy here