small doubles?

[voidware]

I really don't like long, big single tanks. They always go too far down my legs and stick out too far back. So, I have been thinking about manifolding a set up smaller tanks, maybe 45s or 66s. does anyone have any experience with this? will i be saving enough space to be worth anything? I'd really like the benefits of twin first stages on smaller cylinders.

brandon

 

[wheezy]

waste of money if you ask me... I guess the added benefit of balance is cool... but to dish out the bucks for a setup that's pretty much worthless just seems like a waste to me.

Maybee you should consider a High Pressure Steel Tank... or if money is no object then go for it man...

Good Luck

 

[pescador775]

Twin 45's are fairly long and would require custom made bands. Twin 66's are only 21 inches long, use standard bands, but weigh 50 pounds plus hardware. The tanks are $300+ apiece.I suggest an inexpensive set of twin 50 aluminum. These accept standard bands and manifolds. They are 19 inches long and weigh 42 pounds plus hardware. Total pos buoyancy is 2 pounds less hardware.

The combined drag of double tanks will slow you down a bit but fit and balance accorded by these low profile tanks should be noticably improved.