Dr. Lecter
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Another vote for HP130s, especially if (as your interest in fundies makes possible) you see doubles in your future.
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I vote for the HP 120. Plenty of air to stay out of trouble or get yourself into it. Try to borrow a friends tank if you can find someone with a pair. They typically go for around $200 on eBay or Craigslist.
Actually, I'd change my recommendation, if the OP were looking at double tanks any time soon. The HP100 is an ideal tank to double up -- enough gas for T1 dives, and not so heavy and massive as to make managing them on land a pain.
Dr. Lecter
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Depending on how his 6' 210lbs frame is composed, I would think the 112 or so lb weight of a double set of filled HP130s shouldn't be an issue. Between a full set of double 100s and double 130s, the dry land weight difference is what, 20lbs? The capacity difference is 62cf or so, however.
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GCullen94
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I am demoing a 100 and a 119 on Sunday, just got that all set up. I am looking to move to doubles at sometime in the future but not until I have the experience to do so.
Dr. Lecter I am looking to play college football next fall as a linebacker. to give an idea of my frame.
Dr. Lecter I am looking to play college football next fall as a linebacker. to give an idea of my frame.
Dr. Lecter
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Ha, yes, I doubt you'd have problems with double 130s 
purepursuit
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Go with 130's. Unless your favorite dive boat has those cylindrical tank holders that won't fit them and you plan to only dive with them because they're like family etc etc. I have 120's and love them, but will be picking up 130's as I'd rather have the extra width than height for boat riding and land lugging. I'm also a larger guy 6'1' 190, more of a wide out though. If you're going doubles your going tech and that means you have plenty of money to spend on extra tanks as well.
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cmburch
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I have HP100 and HP130. The HP130 are humongous for hiking to dive spots. Also no sense in having a large tank if none of your buddies have a large tank. If others in your group have Al80's it will be a waste to surface each time with an HP130. I purchase two HP130's so my buddy can use one. The HP100 is an ideal tank for me when diving with others using Al80's. Can take 4-5 pounds off belt and plenty of air.
California Kelp Diver 6ft 220lb
California Kelp Diver 6ft 220lb
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GCullen94
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and the winner is... a 119
The 120 was too tall for me, felt like I was leg heavy and I also do quite a bit of shore diving and getting smacked by the bottom of a tank every step is not my idea of fun
130 would have been an awesome tank however I was able to get a 7 month old 119 at a hell of a deal. I am on a student style budget here.
Wanted a little more gas than a 100 for dives such as the Yukon and Ruby E.
Eventually when I do want to double up, I've heard that 119's can make a pretty sweet set so we'll see what happens.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions
The 120 was too tall for me, felt like I was leg heavy and I also do quite a bit of shore diving and getting smacked by the bottom of a tank every step is not my idea of fun
130 would have been an awesome tank however I was able to get a 7 month old 119 at a hell of a deal. I am on a student style budget here.
Wanted a little more gas than a 100 for dives such as the Yukon and Ruby E.
Eventually when I do want to double up, I've heard that 119's can make a pretty sweet set so we'll see what happens.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions
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