{"product_id":"xdeep-zeos-38-and-apeks-mtx-rc-regulator-package","title":"XDEEP Zeos 38 and Apeks MTX-RC Regulator Package","description":"\u003ch2\u003eXDEEP Zeos 38 and Apeks MTX-RC Regulator Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package pairs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xdeep-zeos-38-wing-system\"\u003eXDEEP Zeos 38 wing system\u003c\/a\u003e 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. It combines a comfortable, padded wing system with the most rugged regulator Apeks makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeos 38 gives you 17kg (38lb) of lift in a donut-shaped wing with a padded back over the plate, so you get wing trim without the feel of a bare plate. The MTX-RC started life as a military specification regulator, built for cold water first. It is the rig for divers who want comfort in the wing and no compromises in the regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package is set up with a Deluxe harness and a black wing, with a DIN regulator, an alternate air source and an Apeks pressure gauge. Choose an aluminium backplate for travel or stainless steel for local diving above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXDEEP Zeos 38 wing system: 17kg (38lb) black single cylinder wing, Deluxe harness, single tank adapter and your choice of aluminium or stainless steel backplate\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\u003eWing trim, with comfort built in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA back-mounted wing holds air behind you, so you sit flat in the water. The Zeos 38's donut-shaped wing spreads air evenly through the bladder for balanced trim and vents easily, and its padded back makes it comfortable on the boat as well as underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoth halves are built to last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeos 38's 1100 dTEX Cordura outer shell resists abrasion, tears and punctures, over a 440 dTEX nylon bladder. The MTX-RC's finish is designed to survive a boat deck rather than a display case. After several seasons of UK diving, both still work as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady to grow with you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTX-RC's reversible second stage routes over either shoulder, so it carries over to twinset and sidemount configurations. Its diver-changeable exhaust comes with two tees; the larger one pushes bubbles wider, which helps photographers and anyone diving in low visibility.\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 moving off a jacket BCD who want a wing that feels comfortable from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle cylinder divers in wetsuits or drysuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers moving towards technical training who want a regulator that carries over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers who value reliability over saving weight\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 tidiest hose routing, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xdeep-zeos-38-and-apeks-evx200-regulator-package\"\u003eZeos 38 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\u003eA wing system rewards being set up once, properly. We fit the harness to the exposure suit you actually dive in, position the D-rings where your hands go, and route the inflator so the dump is easy to reach when you are flat. We route the regulator hoses and gauge, check the intermediate pressure and breathe-test the regulator. Both halves can be serviced in-house at our UK dive centre afterwards.\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\"\u003eXDEEP Zeos 38 wing system\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cylinder backplate and wing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17kg (38lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWing style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDonut shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWing colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1100 dTEX Cordura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner bladder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 dTEX nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium or stainless steel, your choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe, with adjustable D-rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle tank adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\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\u003eIs 17kg of lift enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor single cylinder diving, including thicker wetsuits and drysuits, 17kg gives adequate buoyancy and control. If you regularly dive a heavy steel cylinder in a drysuit with extra kit and want more headroom, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xdeep-nx-zen-wing-system\"\u003eXDEEP NX Zen wing\u003c\/a\u003e gives you 19kg.\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. DIN is the standard for most UK cylinders and for technical diving. 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 Zeos 38 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\u003eHow often does the MTX-RC need servicing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the Apeks stated interval to keep the warranty valid and cold water performance intact. We service Apeks in-house at our UK dive centre, so it does not need to be sent away.\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 Zeos 38 and MTX-RC package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rig we recommend to divers who want a comfortable wing and a regulator they can trust in any UK conditions. The regulator is not light and it was never meant to be. It will outlast several of the alternatives, and the Zeos 38 is easy to live with from the first dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to compare the parts on their own? 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