I doubled up a set of PST steel 130's ... had to rig up an eye where the crane could attach to lift me into the water ... ha ha Kidding. They actually aren't too bad, and it sure is nice having all that gas with you ...
Steel cylinders
Aluminum cylinders
I doubled up a set of PST steel 130's ... had to rig up an eye where the crane could attach to lift me into the water ... ha ha Kidding. They actually aren't too bad, and it sure is nice having all that gas with you ...
Ron, you're just too cuteOriginally Posted by seasnake
130's though, wow- I wouldn't be able to stand up with those things on my back...
But as for me, steel all the way. I do not like Aluminum, except for my stages..
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Im steel all the way for everything but have just started thinking more towards alis for stages. Everythings getting too heavy so a bit of extra bouyancy out of tanks wouldnt go astray.
Matt
Depending on how much , when , were, and how you dive they both have good and bads.
I would say steel if you are only going to own 2 or 4 tanks.
Please whatever you use keep them inspected and clean, if you are using them a lot , like each weekend for a wile get them looked at each 6 mo.
The 1 year vip that most think is bs can be even to long.
I worked at dive shops and have see 1000s of tanks and even divers get sick from off sight fills at places we thought were OK to use.
Most shops will vip for 5-10 bucks less than what you paid for lunch.
And some will even check at 6 mos for free if you are using the shop for gear and travel. If not find a good shop, it only takes 2 min tops for a good tech to do you this service.
Know your air supply,its your life we are talking about.
We can live for WEEKS without food,DAYS without water,and only a moment without AIR.
I vote for Aluminium .... less weight for my back
RSL
That really depends upon the cylinder. AL being a softer metal requires thicker cylinder walls than steel, so not all AL cylinders are significantly less in weight than the AL.
I will interject here that although I dive steel and Aluminums, depending on the dive and application, I WILL NEVER STRAP ON A AL 100!!!!!!! This tank has got to be the worst tank ever manufactured. It is nothing more than a balloon. I HATE that tank!!!!
I had two of those that I finally managed to swap for AL 80's about a year back; I swear I could not price them low enough to find a buyer for a couple of years! They make good ow cylinders for large air hogs, but that is about it. Way too heavy when full and way too floaty when near empty.
I own 2 12L fabers doubled up. 2 13.6L Asahi's as singles and a 8.3L Catalina stage that I just brought.
Tanks in NZ as so expencive. I supose its got to do with increased shipping prices. My 8.3L cost me $450nz ($300US) O2 cleaned with Nitrox stickers.
My fabers cost me $370 each without valves which was a real bargin. Normaly pay about $500 with valve.
i dive with both types, prefer? depends on the dive. Steel does last longer though.
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