Last week I picked up new set of Apeks regs at the dive shop I DM for. Not sure what happened but somewhere over time apparently someone swapped some parts at the shop and what I ultimately have is an ATX40 first stage (yoke) with an XTX50 second. I didn't realize they were mis-matched models but knew there had been some swapping because the box originally indicated DIN. I also chose this set because of the first stage's simpler design (no center swivel).
My main question is what, if any, performance differences are there between the ATX40 first stage and the XTX50 first stage? Are there any internal advantages to one vs the other?
I have the option to swap for a matched set of XTX50 first/second but if there is no performance or quality difference I may stick with the current set I have (ATX40 first / XTX50 second).
One other consideration, I plan on taking some tec diving classes soon and is there an advantage for using one vs the other in tec diving (other than 2 HP ports on the 50)?
Any insight and help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
John
My main question is what, if any, performance differences are there between the ATX40 first stage and the XTX50 first stage? Are there any internal advantages to one vs the other?
I have the option to swap for a matched set of XTX50 first/second but if there is no performance or quality difference I may stick with the current set I have (ATX40 first / XTX50 second).
One other consideration, I plan on taking some tec diving classes soon and is there an advantage for using one vs the other in tec diving (other than 2 HP ports on the 50)?
Any insight and help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
John