Apeks XTX50?

[quadcrazy]

Hey guys, I am looking into buying an Apeks XTX50 reg. I have heard and seen nothing but good reviews on it. Just thought I'd try here before I make my final decision to purchase it. So, anyone have anything to say about this reg? Good or bad, any info is appreciated!

Thanks,

DJ

 

[ErikH]

Great reg for any dive! I use the ATX40 with a DIN DS4 first stage in water temps down to 0'C / 32F. If you want to safe a few $$ you could consider XTX's predecessor, the ATX50 or even the ATX40 if you don't need the adjustment knob (you don't =D).

If you can afford it, the new XTX's (2013 model) have a better purge button and are tested to even higher standards. More info on Apeks' website here:
Apeks Products

 

[cephasiii]

I have the Tec3 with 2 XTX50 (pre2013) and they are phenomenal regs! I used Aqualung Legends before and I can say that the 50's are easier to breath.


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[Imla]

My doubles are set up with Tek3 and XTX50s, Love the regs. Nothing but good to say about them, and I have been regularly diving in 28-29F water temperature with 5-10F air temp.

 

[Agility]

Great cold water reg.
I dived my XTX 200s in the Attersee 2 weeks ago at 2°C water temperature down to 30m without any problems. They breathe easily and have a very good reputation as cold water regs. The XTX 50 second stage is the same as the XTX 100 and 200, only the first stages are different.

 

[j2s]

Are you looking to buy new or used ????.......

 

[JonOh]

I'm looking to buy the Apeks range too. I was about the buy a Apeks Tungsten and realized that I will end up paying for an expensive finish. I don't see much difference between the XTX 50, 100 or 200 other than the finish. They all appear to be sealed (which is a great feature) and they all appear to have the dual exhaust systems (which is nice to have). Anybody know if they are any different? Sorry OP if I hijacked your post. I'm also trying to decide if XTX50 is good enough.

 

[buddhasummer]

I have been using FSR/XTX50s and DS4/ATX40s for some years, they have proven to be very reliable.

The internals of the XTX 50/100/200 2nd stages are identical only differences are cosmetic.

 

[JonOh]

I got the matrix from a previous poster and circled the differences. Most are cosmetic.

 

[ams511]

Jon, the Apeks second stages 50, 100, 200 are basically the same. The 40 does not have an adjustment knob (can be upgraded though) and the 20 is a 40 with a plastic spacer replacing a heat sink. They should all breath very similarly.

The first stages show a bit more diversity. I do believe there are slight differences in flow between them but not enough to make a difference. Also the unsealed regs can be upgraded to sealed but I am not sure of the cost. The 200 has a replaceable hard seat which is good if the seat gets damaged. If the other first stages get hard seat damage then they are paperweights.