The big advantage with LP tanks comes when you pump them up to 3900psi. Smaller than an al80, far more gas inside. If you aren't going to overfill them, then I don't know why anyone would bother.
LP85 with wetsuit
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OP
My reasoning was to try to get non-aluminum doubles with more capacity without turning into a boat anchor with a wing failure in a thick wet suit.
OP
I have a 19cf and 40cf currently. It'll take some getting used to as I do not feel as streamlined as previously.
Then you need to work with that 40cf bottle. Those all but disappear when you sling them.
PADI Tec pretty much demands redundant bouyancy, and I don't think they mean a lift bag. I went with double 120ft3 steels, with an LPI on each post. I like the 120s because I'm tall and they fit the same tank bands as 80's. But you be you.
Blah, never dive with dual inflators connected.
Diving with dual inflators connected is a recipe for disaster.
Double hp 120’s and triple AL80’s with shorts and t shirt . Redundant wing and a couple lift bags on hand. No big deal. Never had problems with lift but had problems with ditchable weight ditching itself
CaveSloth
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I would never dive double steels and a wetsuit over a soft or deep bottom. I would want to be able to sink to the bottom if necessary and then figure out my SMB or just rock climb out.
