In extreme diving positions, like looking upwards, the TFX exhaust valve and diaphragm are positioned at exactly at the same level with no pressure differential. Any water will collect at the exhaust valve and be easily exhaled with each breath. The water column effect is minimal in the TFX, compared to the large water column effect in the conventional regulator, which will become more difficult to inhale since the diaphragm is higher than the mouthpiece. The TFX is much less sensitive to different attitudes encountered during diving.

The radical TFX design created engineering and design challenges that resulted in fresh case architecture – a complex series of fluid and natural geometries that integrate seamlessly with the narrow-width case and front cover. These unique forms were truly necessitated by function, such as finding an innovative way to route the exhaust from the front of the regulator to the rear. Form follows function with the sweeping flexible front purge cover and extended soft silicone rubber exhaust deflectors that route bubbles away from and behind the diver’s field of view.

The TFX is fabricated with many iconic Atomic Aquatics materials and performance features:

• All-Titanium First and Second Stage metal components
• Seat Saving Dynamic Orifice
• Low-friction cap at the cam surface
• Venturi Nozzle gear-driven tuning switch
• Variable Lift Cam
• New 4X Yoke connection first stage – one turn secures it to the tank
• Comfort Swivel Hose now with less friction and smoother movement