For the first time, I opted for 15l tanks for my December COZ visit. In the past, I’ve used 80cf...with 12 pounds of weight. What should I expect differently besides a bit longer bottom time with this Aluminum 15l over the 80cf?
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You might need to carry a little more weight to be neutral at the safety stop.For the first time, I opted for 15l tanks for my December COZ visit. In the past, I’ve used 80cf...with 12 pounds of weight. What should I expect differently besides a bit longer bottom time with this Aluminum 15l over the 80cf?
20% more sounds great.If they are filled to 3000, you are only gaining about 15cuft if my math is right, it is more though.
20% more sounds great.
I always dive the 100 cf Al tanks, every dive for the last several trips. I've always been an air hog, worse nowadays. I know that they don't fit the 80 cf holders, not as convenient, but I pay $5/tank more. They're not for everyone, but they are great for some.I don’t personally think it’s worth the hassle but I understand why one would do it.
Tanks are bigger diameter and they don’t fit in the tank holder on the boat lol.
He’s got a lot of dives, more than likely just big lungs - I really hope they give him full tanks and he has a great time, I’d try anything to stay down longer.