Attaching a second tank

[smellzlikefish]

I have two tanks. I have two regulators. And I know of a dive that is supposed to be gorgeous but is one heck of a swim from the entry. I would like to take two tanks down with me rigged and ready, but I have never carried stage bottles with me. What is the best way to rig these up so that they a)don't fall off! b)allow for easy movement while walking and swimming and c)don't drag all over this gorgeous reef. I have an Oceanic vest style BC to attach it to with plastic D-clips. Any ideas?

 

[amascuba]

First off, get a proper BCD that is designed to handle the extra tank, such as a BP/W or a harness like a DiveRite Transpac. Most of the Oceanic jacket style BCD's only have about 30 lbs of lift and most likely won't be enough to support the extra tank. The plastic clips that hang from the shoulder adjustment strap isn't going to cut it.

 

[cwkline]

What island are you on? If you are on Oahu I can show how to accomplish this if you have D rings in the right place. Shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do.
Charlie

 

[Rainer]

Got to love learning to dive on the internet...

 

[Reg Braithwaite]

I have two tanks. I have two regulators. And I know of a dive that is supposed to be gorgeous but is one heck of a swim from the entry... Any ideas?

How will your dive buddy be rigged?

 

[RonFrank]

Delrin is NOT plastic, but I'm unsure what amount of weight they can handle. UW, it should be ok as an AL80 is only maybe 6lbs negative.

I'd go to the pool and try this out before attempting this on a dive trip.

 

[Rainer]

Delrin is NOT plastic,

Fail.

 

[RonFrank]

OK, it IS plastic, but is a polymer that is a lot tougher than a common plastic like used to make a barrel full of monkeys!

 

[Reg Braithwaite]

What is your gas plan?

 

[Tortuga68]

Got to love learning to dive on the internet...

How will your dive buddy be rigged?

What is your gas plan?

Guys, I see where you're coming from, but how about just spitting it out rather than alluding to it?


OP, it sounds like you may not have have the experience to be doing what you're considering safely - there's more to twin tank diving than having two tanks/regs

Someone suggested a try-out first, that's good advice IMHO