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I am just getting back into diving but have some back issues. can someone recommend the best, lightest tank? I will be rec diving in cold water (california) with 7mm wetsuit. Any thoughts on the Worthington x7-80 or x7-100 steel tank?
thanks!
 
google,,,,,,, huron tank specs
it will have al the physical info you will need.
 
On average, smaller volume cylinders weigh less. Do you really need 100 Ft³? Consider smaller cylinders that are as near neutral when empty as possible.

Generally speaking, boat diving is easier on the back than shore entries. Lots of boats have their own cylinders, with the added bonus that you don't have to carry them to the boat or to and from dive shops to fill them. Maybe your money would be better spent on charters???
 
Would have to agree that boat diving is best. I use a HP100 for that and it is perfect for me.
I do equal parts of shore diving and boat charters. It is a fairly long walk where we dive and that HP100 feels pretty darn heavy. I am actually thinking a hp65 or 80 would be nice for shallow shore dives.
 
Another thought is to shift weight off your back and shoulders by using a rubber freediving weightbelt instead of integrated weights. A rubber belt can be worn very low on your hips at the base of the spine.

MAKO Spearguns Freedive Weight Belt

Also consider rubber fins that are negatively buoyant instead of lighter-weight plastic fins.

Depending on the severity of your back injury, you might also consider donning and doffing the cylinder in the water when diving off a boat. In that case, look for a BC and harness that makes it a little easier.
 
Thank You for all this. I will almost always be diving off a boat. Can someone recommend the best specific brand of steel tank to purchase? I noticed the the 80 is only about 3 pounds less than the 100 in Empty weight with most brands. Correct??
thanks
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/teric/

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