buying tanks...

[scubajoh44]

Here is what I found. I priced a high pressure 100 cu ft tank.

World Water Sports $325 (plus shipping...?)
Dive Sales $280 (free shipping)
Dive Sports $340 (free shipping)
Scubatoys $300 (plus shipping....?)
EBay (new tanks) $300 (buy it now plus shipping)

I bet if you called scubatoys they will give you your scubaboard discount and they will be comparable or cheaper than Dive Sales.

 

[Jersey Jim]

I just spent days doing the same research. Was looking for 4 HP 100's. Was partial to PST. Some deals came with or without valves or boots or shipping or VIP. I wanted the Pro DIN K valve, which sells for $49 if you had to buy it separately. Everywhere I seemed to put a package together came out to about $350. I ended up ordering 4 PST E7-100's HP steels today from DiveRite Express. Had 18 in stock. They came with Pro DIN K valve, free shipping, boot, Nitrox ready, spare o-ring, cap, VIP and valve attached (under slight pressure) for $349. Some distributors ship with valve off. These tanks are the same 7.25" diameter as my aluminum 80's but 2 inches shorter. Only a pound or so heavier (empty) but their negative buoyancy characteristics will allow some weight to come off of the belt. I'm guessing 6 pounds for doubles.
An outfit in Texas, http://www.absolutescubadivingequipment.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?
had an incredible price for the same type of tank and specs but from Worthington. They charge $279, but not sure what their shipping arrangements are. Granted this purchase really hurt, but double Al. 80's (78) cut it a little too close for the Jersey wrecks we dive (150-170'). For smaller tanks, 23% more air, and a lighter weight belt, it was a no brainer. Only it hurt the wallet. But to be honest, I never think of my wallet while underwater.
Good luck,
Jim

 

[voodoodiver]

Joel at TDL ( techdiving limited ) has some great deals and hes on the board here and at TheDecostop.com if you have any questions he always seems to be willing to answer them. Just my $.02.


Russ