Apex Aire stubby nozzle

[Coatingsarecrack]

Figured ok to post as AG does not sell any stubble nozzle or leaf blowers.

You all know about this nozzle and the problem’s with v1. It’s been retooled for v2. Fixed the loosness and attachment issues. It is now what I expected from OG.

Matt thought being an early adopter we should just deal and rebuy if needed. I’ll be honest the after initial unhappiness with fit it actually worked well.

Once I put on I wasn’t gonna pick up by nozzle and although loose it didn’t rattle or jiggle.

The owner, David Beaver, standing by his product wanted to swap out all v1 for v2. He only asked that you send the v1 back so they could test. I thought that was very fair as he paid shipping to me.

One of the reasons was that the Apex Aire stubby was designed for future different attachments and with modifications the future attachments would not fit v1.

This feature was the reason why I chose the Apex stubby and the customer service provided was one of the best experiences I’ve had.

Imagine a company just started standing behind their products like that. Couldn’t be easy. It’s a not the norm nowadays.

I’ll be honest I wouldn’t have paid the shipping back if it was just using the one nozzle. I kinda forgot about the issues as the nozzle never comes off.

Also nice is the tip is rubber so no need for an additional band. This is a definite recommend.

Apex Aire (David) has earned a customer for a life.

V1:

V2:

V1 left V2 right

Trying the attach parts on the different version. Neither fit

Picture of the fit.

 

[craigdt]

I never understood the need for this.

I just take the whole nozzle off... works great.
Is it for looks?

 

[DFB]

Figured ok to post as AG does not sell any stubble nozzle or leaf blowers.

You all know about this nozzle and the problem’s with v1. It’s been retooled for v2. Fixed the loosness and attachment issues. It is now what I expected from OG.

Matt thought being an early adopter we should just deal and rebuy if needed. I’ll be honest the after initial unhappiness with fit it actually worked well.

Once I put on I wasn’t gonna pick up by nozzle and although loose it didn’t rattle or jiggle.

The owner, David Beaver, standing by his product wanted to swap out all v1 for v2. He only asked that you send the v1 back so they could test. I thought that was very fair as he paid shipping to me.

One of the reasons was that the Apex Aire stubby was designed for future different attachments and with modifications the future attachments would not fit v1.

This feature was the reason why I chose the Apex stubby and the customer service provided was one of the best experiences I’ve had.

Imagine a company just started standing behind their products like that. Couldn’t be easy. It’s a not the norm nowadays.

I’ll be honest I wouldn’t have paid the shipping back if it was just using the one nozzle. I kinda forgot about the issues as the nozzle never comes off.

Also nice is the tip is rubber so no need for an additional band. This is a definite recommend.

Apex Aire (David) has earned a customer for a life.

V1:

V2:

V1 left V2 right

Trying the attach parts on the different version. Neither fit

Picture of the fit.

Good to hear they looked after you.

I remember when the original was launched, and the issues raised over fitment despite the attachment staying connected. I wanted one for myself, and like you, liked the idea of being able to easily remove and swap to different attachments. I missed the first two batches, and then it was taken back to the drawing board. I didn't want to wait indefinitely, so ordered a 3D printed one from Stubby Nozzle Co. Like others have commented, that thing is not coming off the machine without a fight.

From what I can gather, part of the delay in bringing it back to market was the change from Chinese to US manufacture. That really doesn't make a difference to me in Australia, but hopefully that helps with supply in the USA.

I was only thinking about this a couple of days ago, but I do wonder if Apex have missed the boat with this item, as in the meantime, there have been a number of other companies producing and gaining traction stubby nozzles. Most of those don't have the release tabs like the Apex version, but I think all the exposure from OG during the design stage has perhaps worked against them. I hope I'm wrong because it seems David has put a lot of time and money into it.

 

[DFB]

I never understood the need for this.

I just take the whole nozzle off... works great.
Is it for looks?

If you look at the taper in the stubby attachment, basically narrowing the outlet diameter, this helps focus the air output and improve effectiveness. So, you may be getting results without a nozzle attached to your machine, but having the nozzle will make the tool more efficient.

The same situation presents itself with gas powered machines too. For example, a Stihl BG 86 is sold with two lower nozzle attachments. The flat/rectangular version drives the machine to produce a stronger air speed. The simple round version seems to reduce air speed and is less efficient to use on larger paved surfaces.

So, while there is a visual element to fitting a stubby nozzle, there are also practical reasons too.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

I never understood the need for this.

I just take the whole nozzle off... works great.
Is it for looks?

Nah it’s just what [mention]DFB [/mention] said. It does concentrate air better. If no tip works for you that’s great. Didn’t for me.

Was video I saw somewhere where somebody tried cutting OEM tape be down and didn’t work as well either.

Also rubber tipped if you accidentally bump car.


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[DFB]

I rediscovered this review after looking for something unrelated. Sadly, two years later it seems Apex have disappeared. From what I can tell, it was a death from multiple wounds. As noted in the first post, the initial batch were not manufactured correctly. The company then had problems finding a new manufacturer, then the second batch that followed sold out and never returned. From there, the 3D printed examples filled the void, then EGO themselves came out with their own stubby nozzle.

This is the EGO stubby nozzle, model number AST2000, which fits the 530, 580, 615, 650, 765 and the new 880. Currency converted, the Apex nozzle would have cost me $110 AUD plus shipping. In Australia, the EGO nozzle is sold at $45 AUD. In fact, this injection moulded nozzle is actually $30 cheaper than the 3D printed Stubby Nozzle Co. equivalent.





The EGO nozzle has an integrated rubber tip, however, I transferred the silicone rubber band from a 3D printed nozzle, purely for looks.









I also suspect that how this product was hyped before it hit the market was its ultimate killer. In that I mean with the exposure Matt gave this company and the product, he had a massive cue of customers waiting for it to arrive. Delay after delay, month after month, year after year, it basically gave the competition a chance to create something similar, bringing it to market on a shorter time frame and for less money. Sometimes, when it comes to product and business management, you kinda have to keep your mouth shut. Well, that is something Matt's often struggles to do.

 

[chilly]

I bought my Ego brand stubby nozzle off Lowes for around $25 and would never have spent the crazy money for the high zoot aftermarket nozzles

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Yeah I bought the OG. David the owner made changes to revamped model. Nice thing was because future attachments wouldn’t fit he swapped everyone who bought v1 to v2.

It was nice and loved the idea to be able to switch tips to different ones to be produced in the future.

I bought the Ego one but actually like the air from the Apex better. Not enough to switch it back on.

Nice enough guy… ego making their own was the death blow I guess.


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