Aqualung Pro HD BCD Package: Apeks EVX200 + Octopus + Gauge

Aqualung Pro HD BCD Package: Apeks EVX200 + Octopus + Gauge

This package pairs the Aqualung Pro HD BCD with the Apeks EVX200 regulator, its octopus and an Apeks pressure gauge, as one fixed rig at one price. The Pro HD is a straightforward, durable BCD with integrated weights, and the EVX200 is the best-breathing regulator Apeks makes.

It is the sensible rig for a diver who wants a BCD that does the job without fuss, and a regulator that will still be the right one when the BCD is replaced. You choose the Pro HD that suits you: the Pro HD men's, Pro HD women's and Pro HD Compact. They share the same integrated weights and the same practical approach, in different shapes.

The package comes with a DIN regulator, an alternate air source and an Apeks pressure gauge. Choose your Pro HD version, size and colour above. Options shown crossed out are out of stock or on order right now, so ask us and we'll tell you when they're due. If you're unsure of your size, we'll fit it in store.

What's in the package

• Aqualung Pro HD BCD, in the version, size and colour you choose (men's, women's or Compact)
• Apeks EVX200 first stage, DIN 300 bar
• Apeks EVX200 second stage
• Apeks alternate second stage (octopus)
• Apeks pressure gauge with high-pressure hose

Not included: cylinder, dive computer and weights.

Why this pairing works

A BCD that is built for hard use

The men's and women's Pro HD are made from ResisteK, a tough material that resists fading. SureLock II integrated weights spare you a weight belt, and the men's has two oversized pockets that are big enough to be useful. It is the kind of BCD that still looks right after several seasons.

Hoses that route cleanly

The Pro HD has hose management built in, with sleeves on the men's and octo and SPG pockets on the women's. The EVX200 first stage has five medium-pressure ports and two angled high-pressure ports, so the octopus, inflator hose and gauge sit where those sleeves expect them.

A regulator that handles cold water

The EVX200 first stage is environmentally sealed and over-balanced, with an Auto Closure Device that keeps water and grit out between dives, and the second stage has a heat exchanger. That is the specification that matters in UK winter water, and it is no less happy in warm.

Three BCDs, one package

The women's Pro HD is shaped for the female figure rather than being a men's jacket in a smaller size. The Pro HD Compact is the ultra-light, back-inflation option that rolls and folds for travel. We fit whichever you choose before you leave.

Who this package is for

• Newer divers buying their first full set who want a reliable, no-fuss BCD
• Divers who want integrated weights and no weight belt
• Women divers who want a BCD shaped for them
• Travellers who choose the Pro HD Compact for its packed size
• Divers who want the most refined Apeks regulator, not just a tough one

Who it may not be for: if you want backplate trim and a wing rather than a jacket, the XDEEP Zeos 38 and EVX200 package is the more technical rig. If you value ruggedness over refinement in the regulator, the Pro HD and MTX-RC package is the tougher build.

Set up, tested and serviced in-house

Every package is put together by our own team before it leaves. We help you choose the right Pro HD for your build, connect the BCD's own inflator hose, route the regulator hoses and gauge, check the intermediate pressure and breathe-test the regulator. Both the BCD and the regulator can be serviced in-house at our UK dive centre afterwards, so neither waits in a distributor's queue.

Coloured Miflex hoses can be chosen on the product page as an optional upgrade. Customers spending over £100 can also try their kit in the water at one of our five pool sites for free, with instructors present, which is the sensible way to settle your weighting before open water.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Which Pro HD should I choose?

The men's is the standard jacket-style BCD. The women's is shaped for the female figure and has dual zip waist pockets and octo and SPG pockets. The Compact is a wing-style, back-inflation BCD that is ultra-light and rolls and folds for travel. Tell us your build and how you dive and we will point you at the right one.

How do I choose my size?

Pick your version, size and colour above. Crossed-out options are out of stock or on order, so ask us about those. If you're unsure, tell us your height, chest size and usual exposure suit, or come in and we'll fit it.

Is the EVX200 in this package DIN or yoke?

DIN, rated to 300 bar. The package has no yoke option. DIN is the standard for most UK cylinders, and if you travel to destinations that use yoke valves, a DIN-to-yoke adapter covers you.

Why choose this package over the Pro HD and MTX-RC package?

The EVX200 breathes slightly more smoothly and has far better hose routing. The MTX-RC is built tougher for the harshest conditions. Both are properly cold water rated, so choose on whether you value refinement or ruggedness.

Does the package include a gauge or dive computer?

The gauge is included: an Apeks pressure gauge with its high-pressure hose, fitted to the first stage. A dive computer isn't included. The EVX200's angled high-pressure ports suit an air-integrated transmitter, and we can fit one when you buy it.

Buying the Pro HD and EVX200 package

This is the package we recommend to divers who want a dependable BCD and a regulator they won't need to replace. The Pro HD does the job without fuss, and the EVX200 is a UK-made regulator that breathes beautifully and keeps its hoses tidy.

As a package, it arrives set up and tested as one rig, gauge included, ready to dive. If you are unsure which Pro HD to pick, ask us before you order.

Want to compare the parts on their own? See the Aqualung Pro HD BCDs (Pro HD men's, Pro HD women's and Pro HD Compact), the Apeks EVX200 regulator and the Apeks pressure gauge, or browse all our scuba packages.