Scuba Tanks.. What kind/type to buy?

[MissBubbles205]

Just run the numbers. The only thing you need that you don't show is how much your LDS charges for a tank rental. Add the $180 + $42 + $50 (5 annual Visuals) + $7 times the number of times you'll think you'll need a fill over five years. Compare that to whatever your LDS charges for a rental times the same number of times you'd need to fill your own tank over five years. That gives you what it will cost to own a tank for five years vs just renting a tank as needed. How big of a difference is there between the two amounts?

Not sure... But my LDS is over an hour away.. I hate the fact of having to go out of my way to rent the tank.. And from what I've been told the Local Dive site, about two hours away in the opposite direction, is now renting out empty tank so it's a rent fee + air fill.. Everyone I would probably dive with has their own gear, including tanks and I don't want to be the odd ball..

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80 vs 63 is a matter of choice and need. My wife would kill for a 63 because it fits her better (she's 5'4") and she doesn't need the volume of air in an 80. Try to dive with a 63 and see if you like it. If you run low on air first in your buddy group, them maybe it isn't the best idea. If you are tall(ish), you won't have any issues with an 80 either. If the 80 fits, I would get that over the 63, but I loved diving with a 63 when I could get away with it.

Thanks for the response!.. Now I'm wondering what tanks I have been using.. 80 vs 63.. I'm about 5'7''.. My LDS mentioned it made more since to pay the same price and get the larger tank and have more air rather than less air. Just thought I would get yalls opinions. )

Hmm.. decisions.. decisions.. I'm ready to go dive!! )