ScubaSeanMaui
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Ross has 16-50 dives, so I don't think that was his goal. I thought he wanted to get an inexpensive tank. (I still belive this was the case).headhunter:If someone just wants an inexpensive tank, I'm sure any of those will fit the bill. I'm sure that they would all work reliably and safely.
The buoyancy characteristics of a Luxfer S80 make it a popular choice for use as a stage bottle because of the way it rides in your slipstream when you sling it. So, if someone plans on moving to a steel tank later, the old tank can become a nice stage bottle if one decides to move in that direction.
Maybe you can sell him yours!
Christian
Luxfer 80 has a 5.8 lb differential. 31.38lbs
Luxfer S80 has a 5.86 differential. 35.12 lbs
Catalina S80 has a 5.8 diff. 31.6 lbs
Catalina C80 has a 6.1 diff. 34.4 lbs
Luxfer is .22 lbs lighter with the same weight required on your belt. It's better, but is it worth 20-30% more? Like I said before, the valve would be the only think to make me pick one other than the Catalina (the DIN/Yoke adapter is nice)
I do plan to get a stage bottle for emergencies, but a 19 as much as I would want to sling. I think i'd go doubles if I needed all that air.
Jan, the 19 cu ft stage bottle runs over 100 bucks as well. I think it's supply and demand for pricing...
Sean