{"product_id":"aqualung-pro-hd-bcd-package-apeks-evx200-octopus-gauge","title":"Aqualung Pro HD BCD Package: Apeks EVX200 + Octopus + Gauge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAqualung Pro HD BCD Package: Apeks EVX200 + Octopus + Gauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package pairs the Aqualung Pro HD BCD with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apeks-evx200-dive-regulator\"\u003eApeks EVX200 regulator\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualung-pro-hd-male-bcd\"\u003ePro HD men's\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualung-pro-hd-women\"\u003ePro HD women's\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualung-pro-hd-compact-bcd\"\u003ePro HD Compact\u003c\/a\u003e. They share the same integrated weights and the same practical approach, in different shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAqualung Pro HD BCD, in the version, size and colour you choose (men's, women's or Compact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApeks EVX200 first stage, DIN 300 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApeks EVX200 second stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApeks alternate second stage (octopus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApeks pressure gauge with high-pressure hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot included: cylinder, dive computer and weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this pairing works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA BCD that is built for hard use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHoses that route cleanly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA regulator that handles cold water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree BCDs, one package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this package is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewer divers buying their first full set who want a reliable, no-fuss BCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers who want integrated weights and no weight belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen divers who want a BCD shaped for them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravellers who choose the Pro HD Compact for its packed size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers who want the most refined Apeks regulator, not just a tough one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho it may not be for: if you want backplate trim and a wing rather than a jacket, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xdeep-zeos-38-and-apeks-evx200-regulator-package\"\u003eXDEEP Zeos 38 and EVX200 package\u003c\/a\u003e is the more technical rig. If you value ruggedness over refinement in the regulator, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualung-pro-hd-bcd-package-apeks-mtx-rc-octopus-gauge\"\u003ePro HD and MTX-RC package\u003c\/a\u003e is the tougher build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSet up, tested and serviced in-house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColoured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eAqualung Pro HD BCD\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJacket style (men's and women's), wing-style back inflation (Compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated weights, SureLock II on the men's and women's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResisteK, fade resistant (men's and women's)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo oversized (men's), dual zip waist pockets (women's)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose sleeves (men's), octo and SPG pockets (women's)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel D-rings (men's), D-rings and knife attachment points (women's)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-light, rolls and folds for travel, Medium\/Large weighs 2.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS, M, ML, L or XL in Black\/Charcoal or Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWomen's sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS, S, M or ML in Black\/Pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXXS-XS, S-M, M-L or XL-XXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eApeks EVX200 regulator\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-balanced diaphragm, environmentally sealed, one-piece forged body, Auto Closure Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePneumatically balanced, reversible, with heat exchanger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 medium-pressure (3\/8\" UNF), 2 angled high-pressure (7\/16\" UNF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN 300 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided flexi-hose, double swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfo-Bite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 40% O2 when new (supplied for air in Europe unless oxygen-cleaned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003ePressure gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApeks pressure gauge with high-pressure hose, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Pro HD should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I choose my size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EVX200 in this package DIN or yoke?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIN, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this package over the Pro HD and MTX-RC package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the package include a gauge or dive computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying the Pro HD and EVX200 package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to compare the parts on their own? 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