Description
Apeks XL4 Ocea 3 Stage Regulator Package – Includes Ocea Octopus
The Apeks XL4 Ocea 3 Stage Regulator Package, Includes Octopus. XL4 Ocea brings a new manufacturing concept to the diving market. The XL4 Ocea combines Apeks usual performance and build quality with the objective of being the first totally sustainable regulator. By using recycled materials and bio plastics as well as being manufactured in a solar powered factory Apeks have hit the mark with the XL4 Ocea.
Every manufacturing detail has been considered and adjusted by Apeks to ensure each material and process has been optimised in the pursuit of minimal environmental impact. Partnering with PlasticBank Apeks have made the XL4 Ocea the world’s first ocean plastic negative regulator. The XL4 Ocea is a truly game-changing regulator that removes five times its own weight in plastic from the environment.
This bundle includes XL4 Ocea First Stage , Regulator and Octopus
Apeks XL4 Ocea – Features
- Made from recycled plastic waste and plant-based bioplastic
- Manufactured in a solar-powered facility
- Uses lead-free brass that can be endlessly recycled and is stronger than standard brass.
- The sale of each Ocea funds the collection of 5kg of up-stream plastic waste, in collaboration with Plastic Bank.
- Compact machined first stage based on the expedition tested Apeks DS4 platform.
- Unique over-balanced diaphragm design – as the diver descends, the over-balancing feature allows the medium pressure gas in the hose to increase at a faster rate than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.
- Second stage features: 2 HP ports and 4MP ports
- Compact and lightweight second stage improves comfort and helps reduce jaw fatigue on long duration dives
- High performance pneumatically balanced lever operated poppet valve
- Large, over moulded self-flushing and controllable purge button
- Ergonomic Venturi lever is easy to use and locate
- Flexible nylon braided hose has better cold water performance than a traditional rubber hose
- Standard metallic hose connection for interchangeability
- Comfo-bite mouthpiece has a unique bridge that fits across the upper palate and does not require bite pressure to stay in place
- Re-useable mouthpiece clip makes it simple to change mouthpieces in the field
- Durable and flexible rubber exhaust tee provides excellent bubble diversion
