Lifting Doubles

[BluewaterSail]

Thanks guys. Some really good ideas here.

I'm trying to prepare myself for the next time I find a little extra in the checking account after paying the bills. Buying my own doubles is the next item on the shopping list.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Option 2:
Tilt doubles, grab neck of one tank with right hand and hold bottom end of other tank with left hand --perform partial/modified Front Squat lift technique and load into truck.

I'm on the smallish side and this is the technique I prefer. I've lifted my doubles (HP100s) hundreds of times without issue or injury this way. Also, as others have said, when transporting them longer distances (more than just 10' or so) they are always either on my back or on a cart of some sort.

 

[Randy43068]

Agreed. I also take a moment to focus and tighten my but, abs and back before doing the heft. Any twin full of gas is heavy and cumbersome to get hold of.

I'm reluctant to put my hand on the bottom of a tank for lifting on 130s. I can't get a good grip and my hand is always in the way when I want to set 'em down.

no tricks just following common recommendations for weight lifting, back straight, stable legs position, lifting with the legs.
That applies to lifting from the floor to the table table and to the car.
I use a cart to haul them around if the surface allows it, otherwise I put the back plate on them and carry on the back, and again - the back is always straight

 

[j2s]

no tricks just following common recommendations for weight lifting, back straight, stable legs position, lifting with the legs.
That applies to lifting from the floor to the table table and to the car.
I use a cart to haul them around if the surface allows it, otherwise I put the back plate on them and carry on the back, and again - the back is always straight

Ditto....

 

[mathauck0814]

Getting stronger is about the best advice there is. Diving (especially tech diving) can be pretty demanding.

 

[PfcAJ]

You're gunna want to lift them with your back using a jerking, twisting motion. Lean out as far as possible when you do it.

 

[kotik]

I'm reluctant to put my hand on the bottom of a tank for lifting on 130s. I can't get a good grip and my hand is always in the way when I want to set 'em down.

For handling my 130's I keep a loop strap made of a piece of webbing and a triglide, maybe 20" diameter. This goes between the tank bottoms and hangs from my right shoulder. That way I can hold a valve with my left hand they're level and don't hang too low. Then, I can walk around with them and open doors, etc. with my right hand.

 

[Randy43068]

It sounds good, but I'm having trouble visualizing it.

For handling my 130's I keep a loop strap made of a piece of webbing and a triglide, maybe 20" diameter. This goes between the tank bottoms and hangs from my right shoulder. That way I can hold a valve with my left hand they're level and don't hang too low. Then, I can walk around with them and open doors, etc. with my right hand.

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You're gunna want to lift them with your back using a jerking, twisting motion. Lean out as far as possible when you do it.

I've done this and had to stop when I felt searing pain, dropped to my knees after I heard a loud popping sound from my back. That's normal, isn't it?

 

[boulderjohn]

My biggest problem is getting my steel 108s into the back of my Toyota Highlander, especially when newly filled. I do all the "use your legs" stuff and with a big heave get them up to the back edge. I have to be careful not to land them on the plastic edging--I have already broken a piece off. Then I work them in the rest of the way.

I am looking at new cars right now, and the distance from the ground to the floor of the back gate is a critical consideration.

 

[fdarden]

It sounds good, but I'm having trouble visualizing it.



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I've done this and had to stop when I felt searing pain, dropped to my knees after I heard a loud popping sound from my back. That's normal, isn't it?

I am having trouble after visualizing this! Ouch! Owning doubles and diving them much will help your upper body strength! Lift with your legs!