cylinder wheels?

[cra2]

First time I watched my wife try to haul her dive bag and her two tanks from the car, I thought to myself...
"why don't they have little 1-2" wheels built into the plastic foot of the cylinders just like they have on luggage?"
Then, you could just tip the tank back and drag it behind you, if you were too tired/weak to lift it.
And they'd be so small/light/cheap, they'd just be integrated into one side of the plastic foot that's already there.

Does anything like that exist?

 

[Bob3]

Yah, things that do that job are available, they're usually called "boyfriends".

The little luggage wheels become pretty useless unless you're on a floor, even a sidewalk is too rough for 'em. Some folks use the big Rubbermaid tubs w/wheels but they can cause a big trouble on dive boats by taking up valuable deck space.
There are little fold up carts that have decent size wheels (about 4") that'll go over gravel, etc. They fold down into a very compact size, just a couple inches thick.
One of the better ones is made by Wesco & is called "Superlite". You can find the critters at some office supply stores as well as ebay. Try a search for "hand truck" or "luggage cart", etc.

 

[simbrooks]

The terrain is the biggest problem. Other options include getting a dolly, i see tech divers using them to haul doubles a good distance rather than having to carry them - sometimes. We just suck it up and lug them. As bob3 says the BF or hubby does it for the wife. I dont find much trouble hauling two tanks, a bc, bag or so of other bits down to a boat twice, but if my GF is wearing the stuff i am not hauling it!! We tried to take a plastic tub with us, capt gave us a not too friendly time - but they are great for storing wet gear in your car/truck and useful around fresh water where you just shore dive on in.

 

[cra2]

Yah, things that do that job are available, they're usually called "boyfriends".

I (the hubby) was carrying the same, PLUS the backpack AND dragging the cooler to the pavilion. lol.

The little luggage wheels become pretty useless unless you're on a floor, even a sidewalk is too rough for 'em.

Well, if terrain didn't permit, you'd just carry the tank as usual.
This would only be a backup option when you WERE lugging stuff across sidewalks, parking lots, docks, and pool decks.
(which is mostly what we've done so far)

I picture little wheels built flush into the plastic foot so that they barely add any space, don't add any weight, and are just there as a backup when terrain allows.

But if you guys say it won't, I'm sure that's why it hasn't been done.

 

[Damselfish]

I have seen just what cra2 is thinking of, tank boots with built in wheels, in the past. Just out of curiosity I searched online a few places and don't see these anywhere now. I suspect they indeed turned out to be impractical and that's why they're not around anymore.

 

[Bob3]

I have seen just what cra2 is thinking of, tank boots with built in wheels, in the past. Just out of curiosity I searched online a few places and don't see these anywhere now. I suspect they indeed turned out to be impractical and that's why they're not around anymore.

I can see the overall "height" of a wheeled tank being too short for the average person to operate.
The folding hand truck or for non-boat diving expeditions, the garden cart is a good choice.
Keep thinking though, making less work isn't being lazy, it's being smart.

 

[anth]

Neat idea, would be great for some sites and not so great for others... like beached obviously.

Sand + Small Wheels = ???

DSAO,

Anthony

 

[ams511]

They used to make two things like that about 10-15 years ago. One was a scuba wheelie that was made out of metal and had larger wheels. You placed your tank in it, I still use it. It works well on all surfaces except sand and rough gravel. The other thing was a tank boot that had a small long wheel on it. I don't remember what it was called. I don't think it was a very durable design.

 

[Don Burke]

I bought a cheap hand truck at Northern, added two more wheels inside the frame, (I got one with a removeable axle just for that reason.) and now I have a beach handtruck for diving and fishing. Four ten-inch wheels can carry quite a load in sand.

 

[hollywood703]

you mean these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Lot-of-6-Scuba-Tank-n-Tow-Yellow-Wheeled-Boots-NR_W0QQitemZ170136792756QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1300QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


btw these are absolutely worthless, the weels get jammed by the smallest rocks etc........I had a friend who bought one.......he now uses it as a flowerpot.