The Lightest Regulator in the World

Apeks is known throughout the world for dive equipment of quality, craftsmanship and durability. Due to innovative design and the use of advanced materials, Flight regulators meet our high standards. They are tough, reliable and strong enough to cope with the demands and rigours of travelling. They are the most compact Apeks regulators ever made - small yet fully loaded with high performance and comfort.

Flight has been designed primarily for the travel diver. If you plan to dive mainly in colder waters below 10C then we would recommend the Apeks XTX range which has been specifi cally designed for more extreme cold water diving. Flight comes into its own and excels as the perfect travel companion. As the lightest regulator in the world and the most compact regulator Apeks has ever made it is perfect for those exotic dive destinations. But using insulation techniques and advanced materials, Flight is also suitable for diving in waters as cold as 10C. The area where a normal regulator 1st stage freezes is protected and insulated which reduces the freezing effect and this helps prevent freefl ows. The insulation effect is also evident in Flight's 2nd stage.

Apeks Flight is lighter than any other comparable regulator made by any other manufacturer in the world. Our Design and Engineering Team have produced this revolutionary regulator using advanced composite materials selected for their optimum strength to weight ratio.

Components in both the 1st and 2nd stages are made from reinforced material specifically developed for the manufacture of technical components. It is strong, not affected by water or extreme ranges of temperature, has good dimensional stability, an excellent resistance to chemicals and does not deform. The perfect material for regulator parts. This Hi-Tech material is also used in "under-bonnet" components at the cutting edge of the motor industry due to its proven strength and resilience actually replacing many steel and brass parts.

The 1st stage has an ingenious design which comprises a strong forged solid brass skeletal body surrounded with the perfect jacket material. Due to exceptional engineering it is built to withstand the high pressures of compressed gas and to cope with the tough rigours of diving. Flight offers impact protection and good abrasion resistance meaning there is a reduced chance of accidental damage.

Ease of Use
Apeks has spent many years creating equipment divers will enjoy and also find easy to use. Flight uses much of this experience in its operation such as the balanced mechanisms of the 1st and 2nd stages, the venturi operation, the facility for technician fine tuning, and more. In addition Flight's large purge is very easy to locate and made from a soft-touch but durable material. The purge is exceptionally stable as it is unaffected by temperature variation due to its innovative and unique design. As with other Apeks regulators Flight is very cost effective to maintain due to the efficiency of assembly and disassembly and the easily accessible components. This reduces the complication and time it actually takes to service and lessens the number of parts necessary for servicing which reduces maintenance costs. As a key bonus this efficiency of design is also very good for the environment.

Breathe Performance
Apeks Flight offers a silky smooth easy breathe, enhancing the pleasure of your dive. It was never intended that Flight replaces our world beating XTX regulators favoured by many professional and serious sport divers all over the world. Flight is a mid-range regulator ideal for transportation and travel to meet most divers' needs. For the compact size of this regulator the breathe performance is exceptional in all positions and all dive conditions including cold water.

Flight - Tested Beyond Limits
Over one million breathing cycles prove its robustness and reliability. Rigorous and thorough impact tests have proven Flight beyond the limits any divers would ever experience. Fatigue testing has been carried out to prove Flight's capabilities in temperatures ranging from -30C to +80C.

Nitrox Use
As they leave the factory, standard Apeks regulators are suitable for use with oxygen enriched gasses (i.e. Nitrox etc.) providing the oxygen content does not exceed 40%*. For mixtures containing more than 40% the regulators must be professionally converted to oxygen service by an Authorised Apeks Technician through an Authorised Apeks Dealer.

*For regulators purchased within European Community Countries, Apeks must adhere to the European Standards EN 144-3 and EN 13949 which state that any regulators purchased, which are for use with oxygen content of over 21%, must use the special M26 fi tting and the standard regulator fi ttings must not be used with mixes over 21%.

Specification

First Stage

• 4 medium pressure ports 3/8" UNF
• 2 high pressure ports 7/16" UNF
• Strong skeletal body
• Impact protection
• Colour selection
• Male and female versions
• Nitrox available
• In-line hose position
• Balanced for superior performance
• Anti-snag Yoke handwheel
• 300 bar DIN handwheel or 232 bar yoke handwheel, both 2 shot moulded
• Weight DIN version 340g (12.0oz)
• Weight Yoke version 459g (16.2oz)

Second Stage

• Integrated Venturi System (IVS)
• Pneumatically balanced valve design
• Large tough purge
• Purge operation unaffected by temperature change
• Technician adjustable cracking resistance
• Excellent bubble diversion
• Neutrally buoyant
• Lightweight hose
• Colour selection
• Male and female versions
• Nitrox available
• Matching male and female octopus
• Weight 127g (4.5oz)

Total regulator weight including hose: DIN 589g (20.8oz) YOKE 708g (25.0oz)