130xs or 133faber which is better

[akingpin]

130xs or 133faber which is better

 

[Xaryo]

it depends for what.

 

[Peter_C]

Quality wise the X8-130 is superior.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

I prefer the buoyancy characteristics and size of the Worthingtons vs. Faber. Just personal preference

 

[deepstops]

As a rule, count on a galvanized cylinder lasting far longer than painted cylinder.

 

[knowone]

Faber is galvanised under the paint.

 

[Crush]

The posts thus far indicate that there is a coolness factor associated with having as few words as possible in a post. It also seems that, if keeping the post helpful conflicts with its brevity, the posters believe that coolness must be preserved. In keeping with this tradition, and realizing that I am not cool, I have to make the following extended post.

@Dive Right In Scuba: Why do Worthington tanks have better buoyancy characteristics? My cavern instructor (in Florida) said the opposite. Is your suggestion for warm water, cold water (where added weight might just offset lead on your belt), or both? Don't get me wrong - I am all in favour of supporting a Canadian company (i.e., Worthington). I'd just like to hear your opinion.

I challenge all respondents to either use fewer words than they did in their previous posts, or more words than in this post.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

The posts thus far indicate that there is a coolness factor associated with having as few words as possible in a post. It also seems that, if keeping the post helpful conflicts with its brevity, the posters believe that coolness must be preserved. In keeping with this tradition, and realizing that I am not cool, I have to make the following extended post.

@Dive Right In Scuba: Why do Worthington tanks have better buoyancy characteristics? My cavern instructor (in Florida) said the opposite. Is your suggestion for warm water, cold water (where added weight might just offset lead on your belt), or both? Don't get me wrong - I am all in favour of supporting a Canadian company (i.e., Worthington). I'd just like to hear your opinion.

I challenge all respondents to either use fewer words than they did in their previous posts, or more words than in this post.

Didn't even think about expanding my post....I was getting our new website live

For us in the midwest, and coldwater divers in general, yes, we prefer a heavier tank. As you said, that means less lead on the belt. Also, the Worthingtons are typically a little smaller in the height for the same size tank vs. Faber.

That being said, I actually dive some Fabers. I have a pair of HP71s that I can stay under all day with. With my BP/W, steel tank, and drysuit, I need zero weight when diving. Talk about comfortable and small. Worthington didn't have such a tank at the time I bought these.

Let's look at the buoyancy between the most popular size....Faber HP100 and Worthington HP100
Faber
Length - 25.39" LONGER than W
Weight - 34.3lbs HEAVIER on land than W
Buoyancy Full: -8.4lbs
Buoyancy Empty: +7.65 ---- This positive buoyancy is not something I want at the end of the dive....I don't like stuffing rocks in my pockets

Worthington
Length - 24" - Smaller that F
Weight - 33lbs - Lighter on your back
Buoyancy Full: -10lbs - Heavier when underwater
Buoyancy Empty: -2.5lbs - stays negative even when empty

As you can see in this comparison, the Worthington is smaller, Lighter on the surface, heavier underwater, stays negative at the end of your dive....Everything I look for in a tank


Links for info:
XS Scuba Worthington Steel Cylinder Specifications

Cylinder Specifications

 

[barrmust]

The specs for the faber tanks are wrong. You put the faber at 7.65 positive at the end of the dive. It is negative .59 #. So it is negative and almost neutral when empty.

You put down the specs for a lp100 NOT the hp100 tank. So no rocks in the pockets needed.

Russ

 

[Peter_C]

Worthington = Hot dipped galvanized
Faber = Zinc coating and paint http://www.divefaber.com/

Worthington for the win!

(Sorry had to use a few more words)