Decision - Steel 100 or Steel 119 Tanks

[Ramsy]

The buoyancy properties for a HP100 and HP130 are the same for all practical purposes. The HP100 and HP130 are the same height. The HP130 is just larger in diameter than the HP100.

I have both tanks and use the exact same 30 lb wing and the same amount of hard weights whether I dive my HP100 or HP130. So, if you don't mind an extra 10 lbs of weight on the shore or boat, I would suggest going for a HP130 as you can never have too much gas on your back.

 

[Graeme Tolton]

What kind of diving do you see yourself doing in 3 years? I originally switched from al80's to hp119's, knowing that they would eventually be a set of doubles... which they are. I love my double 119's. I can spend an hour at 100', no problem. Also, when I was diving them as singles, depending on the profile, sometimes I would do 2 dives on 1 tank. Just keep in mind that your needs may change if you decide to progress to more advanced or technical diving. BTW, I am 6'6" and have no trouble with trim using double 119's, drysuit and require no additional weight.

 

[dbs129]

Just to give an update on my tank question and decision.

After considering all of the information in the various replies, I decided to go with the HP 100 steel tanks.

In addition, I was able to take advantage of a Christmas week sale at my LDS and combine it with my student discount to get a very reasonable price on two XS Scuba tanks (worked out to be approx $280.00 for each tank).

Just wanted to add my thanks for all of the advice.