MacLeod
Guest
Looking at PST's new E-series, I would really appreciate hearing from people as to what they have found to be more beneficial/detrimental when comparing two tanks of comparable volume but different length and width.
Specifically, PST's E7-120 and E8-119 (3442 PSI service pressure)
E7-120:
Diam: 7.2 Length: 28 Wt: 36.6lbs BuoyEmpty: -1.3 Full: -10.3
E8-119
Diam: 8.0 Length: 24 Wt: 39.3lbs BuoyEmpty: -3.3 Full: -12.2
I am 6'3" so the 120's length is not a major issue.
Being only 1 cuft in volume difference and close in weight, it seems like the real difference lies primarily in diameter. Some might say the smaller diameter (longer tank E7) gives a better profile others might say the shorter tank (larger diameter E8) is more maneuverable or less likely to get hung-up on things when moving through wrecks.
I would like to use these tanks for NJ wreck dives as singles to begin with (I am looking to buy 2 to start) and *possibly* double them up in the future. Which do you feel would be the best tank to choose?
The E8-130
Diam: 8.0 Length: 25.56 Wt: 42.2lbs BuoyEmpty: -4.8 Full: -14.6
The E8-130 I know is popular with cave divers as the previous LP-104...but seems like it might be just a bit big.
Thank you for your help...I really appreciate it.
Jon
Specifically, PST's E7-120 and E8-119 (3442 PSI service pressure)
E7-120:
Diam: 7.2 Length: 28 Wt: 36.6lbs BuoyEmpty: -1.3 Full: -10.3
E8-119
Diam: 8.0 Length: 24 Wt: 39.3lbs BuoyEmpty: -3.3 Full: -12.2
I am 6'3" so the 120's length is not a major issue.
Being only 1 cuft in volume difference and close in weight, it seems like the real difference lies primarily in diameter. Some might say the smaller diameter (longer tank E7) gives a better profile others might say the shorter tank (larger diameter E8) is more maneuverable or less likely to get hung-up on things when moving through wrecks.
I would like to use these tanks for NJ wreck dives as singles to begin with (I am looking to buy 2 to start) and *possibly* double them up in the future. Which do you feel would be the best tank to choose?
The E8-130
Diam: 8.0 Length: 25.56 Wt: 42.2lbs BuoyEmpty: -4.8 Full: -14.6
The E8-130 I know is popular with cave divers as the previous LP-104...but seems like it might be just a bit big.
Thank you for your help...I really appreciate it.
Jon