{"product_id":"apeks-xtx50-complete-sidemount-regulator-set","title":"APEKS XTX50 Complete Sidemount Regulator Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApeks XTX50 Sidemount Regulator Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA proven, cold-water capable sidemount regulator package built around the Apeks DST first stage and XTX50 second stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApeks XTX50 Sidemount Regulator Set\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together one of the most established regulator combinations in technical diving in a complete package configured specifically for sidemount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cstrong\u003etwo Apeks DST first stages with 5th ports\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etwo XTX50 second stages\u003c\/strong\u003e, the system provides excellent hose routing, dependable breathing performance and the flexibility needed for a clean sidemount configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're moving into sidemount for the first time or upgrading an existing system, this is a regulator set designed to be dived rather than adapted to fit the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we like the XTX50 for sidemount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSidemount places different demands on regulator configuration compared with a conventional single-cylinder setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHose routing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-stage orientation matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to configure each side of the system cleanly matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where the \u003cstrong\u003eDST\/XTX50 combination\u003c\/strong\u003e works particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DST's rotating turret and fifth medium-pressure port give you considerably more freedom when positioning hoses around the cylinders, while the XTX50 provides a compact, adjustable and proven second stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a \u003cstrong\u003eclean, practical sidemount regulator configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e without unnecessary hose bends or clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete twin-regulator sidemount package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Apeks DST first stages with 5th ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Apeks XTX50 balanced second stages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent hose-routing options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotating first-stage turrets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmentally sealed first stages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for demanding and cold-water diving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable breathing resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenturi control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible XTX50 hose configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-hose configuration included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin compact SPGs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for recreational and technical sidemount diving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApeks XTX50 Sidemount Regulator Set\u003c\/strong\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × Apeks XTX50 second stages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × Apeks DST first stages with 5th ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × Apeks SPGs with 8\" HP hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 10\" BC\/inflator hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 65 cm \/ 26\" regulator hose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 2.1 m \/ 7 ft long regulator hose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 90° second-stage elbow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 75 mm stainless-steel bolt snap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBungee cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable ties and O-rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApeks regulator bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you the core components required to build a streamlined left and right sidemount regulator system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApeks DST First Stages with 5th Port\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApeks DST\u003c\/strong\u003e has become a particularly popular first stage for sidemount, stage and technical diving, and there is a good reason for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003erotating turret\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the medium-pressure hoses to naturally follow the orientation of the cylinder rather than forcing them through tight bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this sidemount configuration, the DST is fitted with the important \u003cstrong\u003e5th medium-pressure port at the end of the turret\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides additional routing options for the second stage, wing or drysuit inflation hoses and makes it much easier to achieve a tidy configuration on both sides of a sidemount system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver-balanced diaphragm design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DST uses Apeks' over-balanced diaphragm design. As depth increases, the system allows intermediate pressure to increase slightly faster than ambient pressure, helping maintain breathing performance as depth and gas density increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironmentally sealed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first stage incorporates an \u003cstrong\u003eenvironmental dry sealing system\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping water away from the main spring chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps protect the internal mechanism from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSediment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the reasons the DST has developed such a strong reputation amongst UK, technical and overhead-environment divers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApeks XTX50 Second Stages\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXTX50\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pneumatically balanced second stage designed to provide smooth breathing across a wide range of diving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diver has control over both \u003cstrong\u003ebreathing resistance and Venturi assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the regulator to be adjusted to suit the dive and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjustable breathing resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe external adjustment knob allows you to alter the inhalation effort of the second stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce underwater, the regulator can be opened up for extremely comfortable breathing while still giving you the option to increase resistance where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVenturi control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated Venturi lever provides additional control over airflow through the second stage and helps manage unwanted freeflow when the regulator isn't being breathed from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly useful on sidemount systems where one regulator may temporarily be parked or stowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReversible hose configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the XTX50's particularly useful features for sidemount is its ability to be configured for \u003cstrong\u003eleft or right-hand hose entry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the two second stages to be configured specifically around the left and right cylinders rather than forcing both regulators into the same orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversion should be carried out by an appropriately trained Apeks service technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuilt for UK diving\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XTX50\/DST combination is particularly well suited to the type of diving we actually do in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold water, deeper diving and demanding conditions place very different requirements on a regulator compared with warm-water holiday diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe environmentally sealed DST first stages and proven XTX50 second stages make this a regulator package equally at home on a recreational sidemount dive as it is progressing into more advanced technical diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA regulator system you can grow with\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of choosing the XTX50\/DST combination is versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying regulators that only make sense for one particular configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same core regulator platform is widely used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidemount • Stage cylinders • Decompression cylinders • Twinsets • Technical diving • CCR bailout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the Apeks XTX50 Sidemount Set a particularly sensible choice if your diving is likely to develop beyond your current qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNeed help configuring your sidemount regulators?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good sidemount regulator system is about more than simply connecting the correct hoses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHose lengths, first-stage orientation, second-stage position and cylinder configuration all affect how cleanly the system dives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure about your configuration, speak to the \u003cstrong\u003eScubaDiving Gear Store TecLAB\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can help you configure your Apeks sidemount regulator system around your equipment and the way you actually dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApeks XTX50 Sidemount Regulator Set – FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Apeks XTX50 suitable for sidemount diving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The XTX50 combined with the DST 5-port first stage is specifically suited to sidemount configurations. The rotating turret, fifth medium-pressure port and configurable second stage provide excellent flexibility for left and right cylinder hose routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Apeks XTX50 suitable for cold-water diving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The DST uses an environmentally sealed first stage designed to prevent water entering the main spring chamber, making the system particularly suitable for cold and demanding diving environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the DST 5th port matter for sidemount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth port is positioned at the end of the rotating turret. This gives the diver additional options for routing second-stage and inflation hoses directly along the cylinder, helping create a cleaner and more streamlined sidemount configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the XTX50 be configured left-handed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The XTX50 incorporates Apeks' reversible design and can be converted between right and left-hand hose configurations by an appropriately trained Apeks service technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use these regulators for technical sidemount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The XTX50\/DST combination is well suited to both recreational and technical sidemount configurations. Your complete equipment configuration should always be appropriate for your training, environment and planned dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the set include pressure gauges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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