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Hello everybody, Im a newly certified SSI diver (OW). I am about to purchase my first tank. I have read a lot on this site concerning tanks and decided on purchasing a Worthington Steel HP100. HOWEVER, a dive store threw me a curve ball...
For $150 (versus same tank new $250) I get a USED Luxer AL80. Manufactured in 1991and Hydrotested 3 months ago. Store offered to open it up for my own personal inspection...I wouldent know what to look for anyway. The store hydrotested it and VIP it prior to putting on the showroom. Said nothing was wrong with it. In dark blue paint. Also, I get 10 free air fills and 1st VIP free. Yoke is included. What do you think?
No, Im not rich so money IS an issue...but so is my life. So if I should wait and save up for a better tank if this one might be unsafe or something...then so be it.
Ive seen this asked before so as to consider what tank to purchase, so Ill go ahead and include it, Im 6'2" 200pds with NO fat. I dont smoke, and I tend to believe my breathing rate is normal. I intend to dive Kentucky rivers/lakes, coastal, and carribean waters. Later I intend to learn about wreck diving and perhaps a little bit of cave diving...but I believe most of that is better suited with doubles.
Given the negative bouancy of the steel HP100, and my lack of body fat, there was an issue with it perhaps creating a dangerous situation with sinking me. Thoughts?
Thanks!
For $150 (versus same tank new $250) I get a USED Luxer AL80. Manufactured in 1991and Hydrotested 3 months ago. Store offered to open it up for my own personal inspection...I wouldent know what to look for anyway. The store hydrotested it and VIP it prior to putting on the showroom. Said nothing was wrong with it. In dark blue paint. Also, I get 10 free air fills and 1st VIP free. Yoke is included. What do you think?
No, Im not rich so money IS an issue...but so is my life. So if I should wait and save up for a better tank if this one might be unsafe or something...then so be it.
Ive seen this asked before so as to consider what tank to purchase, so Ill go ahead and include it, Im 6'2" 200pds with NO fat. I dont smoke, and I tend to believe my breathing rate is normal. I intend to dive Kentucky rivers/lakes, coastal, and carribean waters. Later I intend to learn about wreck diving and perhaps a little bit of cave diving...but I believe most of that is better suited with doubles.
Given the negative bouancy of the steel HP100, and my lack of body fat, there was an issue with it perhaps creating a dangerous situation with sinking me. Thoughts?
Thanks!
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