How to choose a tank

[Jimmer]

That's why I bought my current 11 tanks and 7 regulators BEFORE I acquired a wife.

 

[ACR]

That's why I bought my current 11 tanks and 7 regulators BEFORE I acquired a wife.

Here's hoping that your future wife is a Diver

 

[Jimmer]

That's the first question on the first date!!

 

[Stu S.]

Can you rent or borrow to try some different sizes? My pal let me use his 120's. The PST 120's were heavy, and I had dives when the computer said "UP" and the tank had a 1500 left. The 80 I had ran out with time remaining on the computer. Obviously, the 100 was the answer, and HP 100's were on sale, too.

Besides, Jimmer thought they were the way to go.

 

[ACR]

I am leaning towards the Steel 100s or 119s. Even though in my mind I'm built like Arnold in "Conan the Barbarian" I don't really want to carry the extra weight of the 130s

And of course...

Jimmer thought they were the way to go.

 

[Jimmer]

Like I said, I can arrange for hp100's to try out if you want.

 

[ACR]

Yes, I'll be making a point to head down to your neck of the woods this spring... As it stands right now I have no free weekends until mid-march. One of them is taken up doing some EANx course or something

When do the Erie charters down your way start up again?

 

[spectrum]

I am leaning towards the Steel 100s or 119s. Even though in my mind I'm built like Arnold in "Conan the Barbarian" I don't really want to carry the extra weight of the 130s

And of course...

HP 100s are easy tanks to like.

If you have good air usage the HP 80s are really nice especially if overall weight is a concern.

In terms of volume needed it's a blend of your intended diving, your buddies cylinders and their usage and your own usage. That's where acquiring an assortment over time is helpful.

With any significant exposure protection (like in Canada) steel is a no brainer. HP gives you the lightest weight total rig for the cost of higher purchase price and temperamental filling. I dive essentially all HP steel.

Pete

 

[Jimmer]

One of them is taken up doing some EANx course or something

When do the Erie charters down your way start up again?

Good choice on the Nitrox class. I was into the shop talking to my instructor, and he would like to get the boat in the water in the end of March, and he and I get out and mark the wrecks for the summer, we'll likely start charters in April.

 

[ekewaka]

I don't 100% agree with this. Many wetsuit divers dive steel tanks. Yes most steel tanks are more negatively buoyant, but your body is positive buoyant and add wetsuit to it and that makes it more buoyant.

That is not always true. My body is negatively buoyant. In a 3mm wetsuit, I am neutral. In a 7mm wetsuit, I am positive. I think most people are something close to neutrally buoyant.