XTX50 good ice diving reg or not

**lostnC823** · January 11th, 2009, 08:56 PM

So I recently signed up for an ice diving class and was going over gear requirements with the LDS and told them I had the Apeks XTX50 with the XTX50 Octo. He gave me an odd response and a look of I'm not too keen on that setup. He then explained that sherwood is a much better brand for ice diving, but I could try with the XTX50. What does everyone on here think? I'm not asking if the Apeks is a good brand because I know it is I have been diving with these for a while now. But I have no experience ice diving, so not sure where to go on this one. Thanks for your advice.

**John Bailey** · January 11th, 2009, 09:04 PM

I'd question why the shop didn't like them... you shouldn't have any issues - they are better than the regs he prefers.

John

**Firediver32** · January 11th, 2009, 09:14 PM

I'll bet the shop is a sherwood dealer, and NOT an apeks dealer.
For what its worth, I've dove my tx50/ds4 down to 38 degrees with no problems

**Jim Lapenta** · January 11th, 2009, 09:36 PM

The sherwood blizzard is designed specifically for ice conditions. It would be my preference. I use one for my deco reg.

**marcienko** · January 11th, 2009, 10:04 PM

I've dove my tx50/ds4 down to 36 degrees with no problems last year.They work great !!!

**fieldzy0** · January 11th, 2009, 10:05 PM

the apeks is one of the best cold water reg. on the market today. That dear should be more worried about put on a good class than what your regs are. He is just looking to sell you different reg. that you don't need.

**snowflake4727** · January 14th, 2009, 06:22 PM

The Apex Line from the 40 up are awesome cold water regs and will breathe easier than anything Sherwood has on the market.

**seahep** · January 18th, 2009, 01:21 AM

I've been under the ice a couple of times, I also dive all year-round, and in the winter the temps are 34 - 36, and I have no issues with my ATX/DST or my TX/DS4. Great regs.

**Tinytechie** · January 18th, 2009, 03:38 AM

I think this guy is tryin to sell u new regs or he doesnt know what he's talkin about.. I'd be concerned seriously if its the latter..

**divingbuddy** · January 18th, 2009, 01:36 PM

I've had my XTX 50 (on my left post) and my XTX 200 (on my right post) under the ice many times.

I also routinely dive in the 30's (It can be cold up here year round at depth).

Never had a problem nor did I ever doubt that my regs would work flawlessly.

Just my two cents...Get out and enjoy the ice dives. Cheers!

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