Apeks Exotec BCD jacket

Answer of Dominique

For my part, the product was completely new upon delivery. The sizes are rather large, I had to adjust the waist strap to the minimum position to get a tight fit. The straps are also tight to the maximum. If you are undecided between two sizes, take the smaller one.

Pour ma part, le produit était complètement neuf à la livraison. Les tailles sont plutôt larges, j'ai du régler la ventrale à la position minimum pour avoir un serrage ventral. Les bretelles sont serrées aussi au maximum. Si vous hésitez entre deux tailles prendre la plus petite.

Answer of Keith

All brand new - just the cheapest around

All brand new - just the cheapest around

Answer of Margaret

Mine was definitley brand new. I haven't had the opportunity to use it much yet but I am happy with it so far.

Mine was definitley brand new. I haven't had the opportunity to use it much yet but I am happy with it so far.

Answer of gilles

Hello I myself have a s/m 1M75 and 74kg and very well I am waterproof Have a nice day

Bonjour J’ai moi même une s/m 1M75 et 74kg et très bien Je suis en étanche Bonne journée

Answer of Gauthier

Yes it is the right size.

Oui c'est la bonne taille.

Answer of Mike

Hello, yes the BCD should fit! My son and I dive it too, at 170cm tall and 69kg and 73kg. My son in 7mm, I in drysuit. Best regards Mike

Hallo, ja das BCD sollte passen! Ich und mein Sohn tauchen das auch mit 170cm Größe und 69 kg und 73kg. Mein Sohn im 7mm, ich im Trocki. Beste Grüße Mike

Answer of Serge

Hello, they are the same stabilizing vests, only the color changes...

Bonjour se sont les même gilets stabilisateurs, seul la couleur change...

Answer of Dave

You have to be very careful as the pictures are not all an accurate depiction of the model. There are actually two types made, the Exotec and the Exotec-S both available in the grey or orange. The S model is actually a traditional wrap round style BCD with inflation front and rear whereas the non S model is a wing style with just the back bladder inflating. When you look at the S model from the front you will see it has the larger fixed pockets as opposed to the wing style Exotec which has the smaller drop ,,down pockets. You need to go for the model type rather than matching it to the pictures as even on the Apeks site the differences are not properly explained. I know as I made this mistake when I bought (and returned) the S type by buying from a picture rather than model type.

You have to be very careful as the pictures are not all an accurate depiction of the model. There are actually two types made, the Exotec and the Exotec-S both available in the grey or orange. The S model is actually a traditional wrap round style BCD with inflation front and rear whereas the non S model is a wing style with just the back bladder inflating. When you look at the S model from the front you will see it has the larger fixed pockets as opposed to the wing style Exotec which has the smaller drop ,,down pockets. You need to go for the model type rather than matching it to the pictures as even on the Apeks site the differences are not properly explained. I know as I made this mistake when I bought (and returned) the S type by buying from a picture rather than model type.

Answer of Domenicus

Size S/M.

Größe S/M.

Answer of Michael

So I´m 175cm tall and weigh 105kg. At 70kg I would go for size M but with Trocki I don´t know if it will fit

Also ich bin 175cm gross für 105kg. Bei 70 kg würde ich eher auf Grösse M gehen doch mit Trocki weiss ich dann nicht ob es passt

Answer of Domenicus

For me it was also ok in the dryer.

Bei mir war es im Trocki auch ok.

Answer of Keith

Yep - dry suit no problem

Yep - dry suit no problem

Answer of Keith

Small medium will fit you perfectly and you have plenty of play with the fixings too - fantastic BCD by the way

Small medium will fit you perfectly and you have plenty of play with the fixings too - fantastic BCD by the way

Answer of Agostino

A size S/M will be perfect. I took size M/L and I´m 1.80 and 90kg.

Une taille S/M sera parfaite. J’ai pris la taille M/L et je fais 1.80 pour 90kg.

Answer of Brian

A SM would be ideal - the sizing can be adjusted for the waist.. I use a ML M on a 3/5mm wetsuit and a L when using a Drysuit..

A SM would be ideal - the sizing can be adjusted for the waist.. I use a ML M on a 3/5mm wetsuit and a L when using a Drysuit..

Answer of Gauthier

ML/LG, plus there are adjustment possibilities for a good fit. XL will be too big

ML/LG, en plus il y a des possibilités de réglages pour être bien ajusté. XL sera trop grand

Answer of Marwan

Hello, I am 1m70 and I wet dive with the S/M. Obviously try it first with your waterproof because they are not all the same!

Bonjour, Je fait 1m70 et je plonge en humide avec la S/M. Évidemment à essayer avant avec votre étanche par ce qu’elles ne sont pas toutes pareilles!

Answer of Simon

Hi, I am 100kg and 185 cm tall and dive with a wet suit and have the M/L. I would suggest the M/L.

Hi, I am 100kg and 185 cm tall and dive with a wet suit and have the M/L. I would suggest the M/L.

Answer of Gerald

The EXOTEC-S is a standard ADV jacket, most of the buoyancy bladder is located under the arms in the diver´s hip area. Check out the photos on the APEKS website. The EXOTEC is a wing jacket in which the buoyancy bladder is on the back. Both jackets have an articulated back panel that rotates at the waist.

Das EXOTEC-S ist ein Standard ADV Jacket, ein Großteil der Auftriebsblase befindet sich unter den Armen im Hüftbereich des Tauchers. Sieh dir die Fotos auf der Webseite von APEKS an. Das EXOTEC ist ein Wing Jacket bei dem die Auftriebsblase am Rücken liegt. Beide Jackets haben die gelenkige Rückenplatte, die an der Taille drehbar ist.

Answer of Manuel

The Exotec model is a wing (back inflator) while the Exotec S is a traditional vest (jacket style).

O modelo Exotec é uma asa (back inflator) enquanto o Exotec S é um colete tradicional (jackect style ) .

Answer of Gauthier

Good morning. Personally, the length of the cord is consistent, and the presence of washers at the level of the back plate.

Bonjour. Personnellement la longueur du cordon est conforme, et présence des rondelles au niveau de la plaque dorsale.

Answer of Marta

Hose is included.

Mangueira está incluída.

Answer of Simon

Hi, I ordered this BCD last year and it came with a braided inflator hose. Best regards

Hi, I ordered this BCD last year and it came with a braided inflator hose. Best regards

Answer of Antonio Jesus

Yes, but... you have to buy a support to install on the plate, which is the one that holds the double bottle

Si, pero... hay que comprar un soporte para instalar en la placa, que es la que sujeta la bibotella

Answer of gilles

No, changes would be needed

Non, il faudrait des modifications