buying tanks...

[Hoyden]

Dive Rite Express http://www.diveriteexpress.com/ and Tech Diving Limited http://www.techdivinglimited.com/ are both good places to get steel tanks - usually Joel at TDL has better prices, but Dive Rite Express has free shipping - you have to do the math for the tanks you want.

Jackie

 

[Wayward Son]

I personally have a great liking for the new PSt E7-100 steel tanks, though I don't have any yet. They are the same size and weight as AL 80's, but have better bouyancy characteristics. If I had the cash I'd buy about 6 of them. The downside is that they tend to sell for about $350 each.

The E7-80's are real nice, several inches shorter an an AL 80. Look like they'd be great for smaller/shorter divers, like a lot of women & younger divers. They may not work well as doubles, though, as they're so short they likely won't trim well for taller people when doubled.

 

[dbg40]

PM diesel298, he posted yesterday about getting a smokin deal on some. The more he orders, the cheaper they are. worth a try.

 

[scubajoh44]

I will. Thanks. What are yalls thoughts on e-bay tanks?

 

[aabond]

You also might keep an out on local dive stores. Alot of stores that keep a many of them on hand will sell tanks cheaper since they no longer posses a fresh hydro. Not a big deal since a hydro lasts for 5 years.

If you check the classified section, there was a website listed that was selling faber 100's for $210 and 120's for $211.

Personally, I just bought a PST hp 100 about a month ago and love it. I'm looking into buying another one.

 

[aabond]

Unless the ebay tanks are local, it's probably not a good idea. Personally, I would like to look at a steel tank in person, and if possible take it for a vip which costs about $10 depending where you go.

 

[BigWhiteSquare]

http://www.divesales.com/tanks/index.html

http://www.divesports.com/IndexPages_Cat/cylinders_cat.htm

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[spectrum]

If 80 CF serves you well then the PST E7-80s are a nice tank for the money. With a going price of $205 with VIP and a fill they are IMO a bargain.

Here's a comparison I made a while back:
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1191538&postcount=16

If you've decided to carry more gas then the same math will let you compare options.

Pete

 

[Sea-Diver]

Might want to check our World Water Sports. They buy in volume and have great prices.

 

[scubajoh44]

You also might keep an out on local dive stores. Alot of stores that keep a many of them on hand will sell tanks cheaper since they no longer posses a fresh hydro. Not a big deal since a hydro lasts for 5 years.

If you check the classified section, there was a website listed that was selling faber 100's for $210 and 120's for $211.

Personally, I just bought a PST hp 100 about a month ago and love it. I'm looking into buying another one.

I'll look there. As soon as I do a lot of comparing and searching, I'll post what I find.

Merry Christmas.