Apeks WTX Single Tank Wing System

The Apeks single tank wing with backplate and harness is now available as a fully set-up Apeks WTX Single Tank Wing System, all ready to go.

You have two backplate and wing options. Choose from stainless steel or a lighter aluminium backplate. For these fully set up systems, Apeks offers either WTX-D40 wing providing 40lbs lift or the smaller WTX-D30 with 30lbs lift.

Apeks WTX Single Tank Wing System includes

• Apeks WTX-D40 or WTX-D30 wing with inflator hose
• Apeks stainless steel or aluminium backplate
• Apeks Deluxe One Piece Harness (fitted to the backplate)
• Two Apeks cam bands with stainless steel buckles

Apeks WTX-D30 & WTX-D40 Wing

The Apeks WTX-D Single Cylinder Wings are narrow in design, allowing a cylinder to nest deep inside them.

Single-cylinder wings, often referred to as donuts, are oval-shaped air cells or bladders that are not permanently attached to a harness. While single-cylinder wings have their origins in the realm of technical diving, they are becoming very popular in the recreational community. Not only are these single-cylinder wings streamlined, but due to their shape being a continuous loop, they are very stable underwater. There is no dramatic shift of air from left to right.

Apeks single-cylinder wings are a smart design that allows a cylinder to nest deep inside them. These wings fit nicely with the rest of the Apeks WTX collection of high-quality harnesses, plates and accessories. They can be configured in multiple ways to match the type of diving that you do. As with the rest of the WTX collection, these single-cylinder wings are built from the finest quality materials.

• K style inflator positioned off-centre so as not to interfere with regulator 1st stage
• Low profile 16” oval-shaped corrugated hose
• Apeks Flex inflator hose
• Safety cable to prevent hyper-extension
• Low profile flat dump valve positioned in front, lower-left side
• 2 large drain grommets
• Centre mesh drain panel
• Lift capacities: WTX-D30 30lbs / WTX-D40 40lbs

Apeks Deluxe One-Piece Webbed Harness

This simple yet strong Apeks Deluxe One-Piece Webbed Harness can take the load of a fully rigged technical diver. It can be easily customised with the hardware of your choice.

• 12’ of 2-inch stiff webbing with centre grommet
• 2” wide crotch strap
• 6 stainless 2” D-rings
• 2 neoprene shoulder protectors
• 2 elastic retaining loops on the shoulders and one on the crotch strap
• Heavy-duty stainless waist buckle
• 6 stainless serrated retainers

Steel or Ali Backplate

Apeks backplates are available in stainless steel or aluminium.

Four each upper and lower slots accommodate nylon cylinder cam bands so a single cylinder can be strapped directly to the plate. A series of 4 slots provides lateral stability of the cylinder that traditional two-slot plates cannot.

Three holes at the top of the Apeks Backplate offer a range of height adjustments for the wings and the cylinders. In addition, a corresponding lower centre slot allows for misaligned lower band bolts.

Upper and lower perimeter holes along either side and holes along the bottom allow for accessories mounting. 2" wide crotch strap slot.

• Aluminium Backplate weighs approx 753g
• Stainless Steel Backplate weight approx 2.2 kg

Not a fixed harness fan but still don't want breakpoints?
Check out our review of Adjustable Harness Systems without compromise

Confused on which wing to buy? Read our review on the Best Single Tank Wing Systems where we explain commonalities and differences comparing this wing to the other top wing systems.

SHIPPING:

We aim to dispatch all in-stock items within 2 working days but will inform you of approximate delivery times should any item on your order be out of stock or on supplier backorder due to current manufacturing or transport delays caused by global shortages and/or impeded production.

Please refer to our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refunds Policy for detailed information on delivery terms and returns.

Our 2023 shipping rates are as follows:

• UK mainland orders £45 and over: FREE - DPD Delivery
• UK mainland orders under £45: £4.90 Fixed Rate - DPD Delivery
• Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Highlands & Northern Ireland: £14.9 Fixed Rate
• European Union: £13.90 + 5% of order value (maximum £30)
• Rest of the World: £19.50 + 8% of order value (maximum £55)
• BFPO Post Codes: £20

INTERNATIONAL EXCEPTIONS:

For international orders containing weights, cylinders (excluding suit inflation bottles) and Suex scooters please contact us in advance before placing your order.

These products are not included in our global max-capped shipping rates and are only shipped outside of UK mainland after freight cost is calculated based on total weight, dimensions of parcel, location of delivery and the courier service used. We will let you know what this cost will be before processing any order.

All cylinders we ship within and outside of UK mainland are filled and tested on site before being emptied for dispatch. Cylinders shipped outside of the UK will be empty and will also have their valves removed, requiring reassembly after you receive delivery. Twinset manifolds and bands will also be removed and dispatched together with the cylinders for safe global shipping.

RETURNS & REFUNDS

Please contact us before any return with your order number and date details. Receive our Returns Authorisation Form and instructions and enclose them with your return to expedite a refund. Detailed information is available in our Returns & Refunds Policy.

Email us at sales@dirdirect.com or call us on +44(0)1305 824 555

Note that all returned items are shipped at the customer's own risk and remain the customer's property until received by Underwater Explorers, so please ensure they are packaged well and use reliable postal services with tracking facilities. The
goods will be inspected on arrival. 

Return postages are at your own cost and our outbound shipping costs (if items are sold with integrated basic shipping charges) may be deducted from any UK mainland refund unless linked to a fault/defect claim. 

Please contact us with your order number and name before sending any returns to:

Underwater Explorers – Returns
Unit 1, Maritime Business Centre
Mereside, Portland
Dorset, DT5 1FD 
United Kingdom

Please refer to our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refunds Policy for detailed information.