{"product_id":"aqualung-pro-hd-bcd-package-apeks-mtx-rc-octopus-gauge","title":"Aqualung Pro HD BCD Package: Apeks MTX-RC + Octopus + Gauge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAqualung Pro HD BCD Package: Apeks MTX-RC + Octopus + Gauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package pairs the Aqualung Pro HD BCD with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apeks-mtx-rc-regulator\"\u003eApeks MTX-RC regulator\u003c\/a\u003e, an octopus and an Apeks pressure gauge, as one fixed rig at one price. The Pro HD is a durable BCD with integrated weights, and the MTX-RC is the most rugged regulator Apeks makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the practical rig for UK divers who dive hard and want kit that does not complain. The MTX-RC started life as a military specification regulator and was built for cold water first. 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 no-fuss 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 MTX-RC first stage, DIN 300 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApeks MTX-RC second stage, with two exhaust tees\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 regulator that does not freeze open\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold water is where regulators fail, and they fail by freezing open. The MTX-RC first stage is environmentally sealed and over-balanced, which keeps water away from the moving parts and keeps intermediate pressure climbing with depth. It was designed against a military cold water standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA BCD that takes the same punishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe men's and women's Pro HD are made from ResisteK, a tough material that resists fading, with SureLock II integrated weights. The MTX-RC's finish is designed to survive a boat deck rather than a display case. Both suit divers who use their kit hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls you can work in thick gloves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTX-RC's venturi and breathing effort controls are sized for thick gloves, and its diver-changeable exhaust comes with two tees. The Pro HD's integrated weights mean no weight belt to fumble with cold hands, which is the point in February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady to grow with you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTX-RC's second stage is reversible, so the hose routes over either shoulder, and it carries over if you later move to twinset or sidemount. The regulator is the part of this package you keep, whichever BCD you move on to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this package is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK divers who dive through the winter and want a regulator built for cold water\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 value reliability over saving weight in the regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho it may not be for: if you dive twice a year somewhere warm and fly with your kit, the MTX-RC's weight is hard to justify. If you want the smoothest breathing and the tidiest hose routing, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualung-pro-hd-bcd-package-apeks-evx200-octopus-gauge\"\u003ePro HD and EVX200 package\u003c\/a\u003e is the more refined choice.\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 MTX-RC regulator\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-balanced diaphragm, environmentally sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePneumatically balanced, reversible\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\u003eExhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiver-changeable, two tees supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, built to a military cold water specification\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 MTX-RC 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 for technical diving, 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 EVX200 package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTX-RC is the more rugged regulator, built for the harshest conditions. The EVX200 breathes slightly more smoothly and routes its hoses better. Both are properly cold water rated, so choose on ruggedness or refinement.\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, but we can fit an air-integrated transmitter when you buy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying the Pro HD and MTX-RC package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the package we recommend to divers who have decided they are serious about UK diving and want a BCD that keeps up. The regulator is not light and it was never meant to be. It will outlast several of the alternatives, and the Pro HD is a dependable partner for it.\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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