HP117s

[Grantt]

What do you guys think about running a pair of these in sidemount. I'm 5'9" living in the panhandle of FL. Going to be getting into some caves when I can, but not all the time.
Do you guys think the 117s would work or should I go a different route? It's hard to come by tanks right now, but I can get these.
I appreciate your help and advice.

 

[tbone1004]

do you own them already? they're not exactly a popular bottle to use, but there is nothing wrong with them.

 

[Grantt]

@tbone1004

Not yet. My local dive shop is having trouble getting tanks in, but had some availability from their distributor and got a few of these in. I'm going through a VA program where they provide funds to the shop to procure gear I need for the course. I have enough to pick up these tanks, I just wanted to make sure they would work for me.

 

[Rose Robinson]

@tbone1004

Not yet. My local dive shop is having trouble getting tanks in, but had some availability from their distributor and got a few of these in. I'm going through a VA program where they provide funds to the shop to procure gear I need for the course. I have enough to pick up these tanks, I just wanted to make sure they would work for me.

Merlyne,

Your profile gives no indication of your location.

HP 117's are big/heavy tanks.

Consider this prospective purchase very carefully.

Visit Dive Gear Express's web site, located in Florida, lots of tanks in stock. two to three day turnaround on orders.

For side-mount diving, I know of no-one who dives with 8'' dia. primary tanks. LP steel 85's are popular side mount tanks in my area.

Rose.

 

[tbone1004]

@Rose Robinson for longer range cave diving the 8" bottles are used regularly. My primary bottles are Faber LP121's

 

[runsongas]

usable, but not popular as they get a bit short and stubby like lp95s

 

[Marie13]

Tank availability is a real issue. From DGX’s website.

 

[Grantt]

@Marie13 This isnt helping either.

Luxfer Won't Be Making Scuba Tanks In The USA Anymore - DeeperBlue.com

 

[Marie13]

@Marie13 This isnt helping either.

Luxfer Won't Be Making Scuba Tanks In The USA Anymore - DeeperBlue.com

Luxfer is aluminum.

 

[Grantt]

Luxfer is aluminum.

Ah, right. Probably still isnt helping the shortage issues.

I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on these 117s. Thanks team!