Casino and gear

[H2OSensei]

I've actually been working on that one for a while, so it is in the works. Can't really say when, but it wil be out eventually.

For now, we are releasing an adapter that will allow you to lay another tank accross the top, near the rear as to not throw off the load balancing.

That will allow you to take two tanks, but not strapped together.

 

[H2OSensei]

I promise... I'm not trying to hijack this thread.... just one last picture.

Here is my personal box, with my Steel 130 (will fit without the boot) and my Scooter on top (weighs about 53 lbs.). I can basically fit all my gear plus my huge tank, my weights and my scooter and I can walk to casino point while smoking a cigarrette

I know... it's a bad habit, bla, bla, bla...

Just to give you an idea of the lower effort that is required, due to the load balancing on the box.

I'm not saying you won't notice the dang thing you're towing behind you, but I'm pretty tough for a smoker

 

[ams511]

Would an airline accept the dive box as checked baggage?

 

[H2OSensei]

Would an airline accept the dive box as checked baggage?

It depends on the airline. I know people have taken it abroad, but it would be a matter of checking with the airline you are traveling on. I think worst case scenario, you can send as excess baggage. The new version travels well, since the wheels can be removed and placed inside the box.

The dimensions are as follows:

• Empty weight: 30 Lbs.
• Outside dimensions: 33.5 X 22 X 19
• Inside dimensions: 27 X 15.5 X 17

 

[Teamcasa]

True, the Stanley boxes go for about $50 or $60 bucks, but there are several major differences. The main ones being durability and features/functionality.

The Stanley tool box uses a thin axle and cheap hardware. The hinge pins on the Stanley Box are the size of toothpicks. Rust is a big factor with non Stainless Steel.

The Dive Box is made for diving conditions. We use flexible linear polyethylene, not cheap brittle plastic. The axle is 3/4" Stainless Steel and the hinge pins are a solid 5/8" Stainless Steel rod. All screws and hardware on the Dive Box is 304 Stainless Steel. The handler is 1/8" wall thickness aluminum tube.

The Stanley box is mass produced in Israel and the Dive Box hand-assembled in Southern California.

The latches on the Stanley box are plastic and the pins that hold them in are like toothpicks. The Dive Box has elastomer rubber marine latches (same as the ones used on boats)

The Dive Box's patented design displaces the weight of your tank to the rear, pivoting on the axle to use the weight of the tanks and lead to help you pull the box, not add weight to your arms and shoulders. Similar to moving a 400 lb refrigerator on a utility dolly.

The Dive Box comes with a drain plug, to make rinsing your gear easier. No need to tip over a heavy box full of water when you're done.

By the time you go through 4 Stanley boxes, the first Dive Box you buy will still be in service. All parts are replaceable with a screwdriver.

We also make pneumatic tires and we have a new sand tire coming out this month that can be changed with a quick release pin.

I'm not taking this opportunity to plug my product, just making sure you are comparing apples to apples.

Like anything else, you get what you pay for. It's like comparing a top of the line Titanium regulator to a low end rental reg. They both will give you air, but one is made with better materials and probably performs much better under strenous conditions.

The Dive Box costs $269.00, which is less that most name brand dive bags. If you call me and mention this thread and I will personally sell you a Dive Box for $229.00 for the rest of March.

The Dive Box dimmensions are within the limits set by the Catalina Express, and it also comes in Blue, Green or Red.

See you at Casino Point !

True to a point.
My latches are steel – not plastic.
Your box weighs 30lbs – mine 16lbs and its larger – that make a difference when you are pulling it up and down boat ramps.
Rust prevention, simple rinse and a shot of wd40.
Drain plug, fine if I needed one, I’d just drill a hole and stuff one in.
The pneumatic tires are a nice touch.

I am a believer in quality vs price. I have Snap-on tools, Lie-Nielsen hand planes, Delta woodworking machines, ScubaPro and DiveRite scuba gear, and other top-end stuff, and I don’t shop at Harbor Freight, Wal-Mart, or Costco. However, when the cost exceeds the function/value/safety quotient, I start looking for other solutions.

I seriously looked at your box before deciding the value vs function was to high for me. If, however, I dived everyday and needed to transport my kit over rough surfaces or sand, I’d have your box under my Christmas tree in a minute.

Home Depot in Monrovia has two Stanley's - $49.95.



Dave

 

[H2OSensei]

It's always good to have options.

I don't think there's anything wrong with using a Stanley tool box for your dive gear. I just wanted to list the differences for those who haven't seen either one of these items in person.

I think your setup is much better than some of the things I've seen other people using. I used a Stanley box years ago, before I came up with the Dive Box idea, so I like the concept. I just looked at the product, thought about ways to make one that would have some of the features that divers could use and voila! I also wanted to make one that was more durable and did a lot of research on the materials. The green box in the picture is one of the first run of boxes from several years ago and you can see it's taken a beating. I teach, so I use it almost every weekend and other than the scuff marks, it's still going strong. The offsetting of the weight was probably the biggest improvement.

You are correct about the latches on the Stanley tool box not being plastic. They used to be when I was using one, so they changed that recently.

So there you go people.... Just like Toyota and Lexus. You have options....

 

[JMdiver]

I have put pneumatic tires on my Stanley box with no problem.

John