Viper12161
Contributor
Hey all,
I am a new diver. Did my OW dives 1 and 2 yesterday for my Padi cert and have 3 and 4 next weekend. I have a steel 120 tank that I got off a buddy that no longer dives. This past weekend I was diving with a steel 80.Dives went great (man what an awesome experience!!!). However, walking back to the parking lot I was freaking exhausted lol. Especially after dive number 2. Looooong walk up the beach. The 120 I have weighs a freaking ton, and gets me about an extra 500lbs of air vs the 80 I was using. So my question is, should I sell the 120 and get something a little smaller? Most of my diving will probably be from shore and in cold water. (I'm in New England) so full suit, hood and gloves. I'm trying to figure out what the advantage of having such a big tank is. I'm a big guy...6'0 275. Any input is welcome.
Thanks!!!
I am a new diver. Did my OW dives 1 and 2 yesterday for my Padi cert and have 3 and 4 next weekend. I have a steel 120 tank that I got off a buddy that no longer dives. This past weekend I was diving with a steel 80.Dives went great (man what an awesome experience!!!). However, walking back to the parking lot I was freaking exhausted lol. Especially after dive number 2. Looooong walk up the beach. The 120 I have weighs a freaking ton, and gets me about an extra 500lbs of air vs the 80 I was using. So my question is, should I sell the 120 and get something a little smaller? Most of my diving will probably be from shore and in cold water. (I'm in New England) so full suit, hood and gloves. I'm trying to figure out what the advantage of having such a big tank is. I'm a big guy...6'0 275. Any input is welcome.
Thanks!!!