Drysuit Dump Valves

[ScubaFeenD]

Anyone here have any opinions on Apeks high profile compared to apeks low profile dump valves? I know there used to be some issue with leaking that the low profile valve was supposed to have, but I am not happy with my high profile valve and am thinking of changing to the low profile valve (DUI says that the issue has been resolved). Does anyone here with experience with either have any comments, good or bad?

Thanks.

 

[Rainer]

I've always been happier with Si-Tech dump valves...

 

[ScubaFeenD]

I've always been happier with Si-Tech dump valves...

Higher flow than Apeks high profile? Any leakage issues?

 

[Rainer]

About the same flow (perhaps slight nod to the ST), I just personally haven't had as many issues with the ST. I didn't like the low profile Apeks at all (but if they've changed, I can't speak to that).

 

[TSandM]

Had a high profile Apeks once. It leaked when it was new. Back to SiTechs . . .

 

[PfcAJ]

Funny, I've had issues with the sitech ones on multiple occasions.

I like the high profile Apeks, personally.

 

[ucfdiver]

I have a high profile Apex with no issues. Had a low profile apex that leaked, have also had a si tech with no issues.

 

[gkndivebum]

I have two suits - one with a SiTech valve and one with a low-profile Apeks. The SiTech works flawlessly.
The Apeks valve weeps a little bit if it's all the way open. If it gets worse, I'll replace it with a SiTech.