Tank Bands

[Slym]

So I am putting pricing together to make my single tank rig into a double set and so far the cost is what I expect. Usually I understand the crazy pricing on scuba items, however the tank bands for this I was quoted $199, which is crazy.

I have found some Highland tank bands that are about 50-60ish dollars which I will probably go with.

Given this item is just a piece of stainless steel that holds two tanks together, is there any reason that I shouldn't go with the cheapest option available for such a silly (but important) part? (highland vs white arrow)

 

[runsongas]

the highland bands are great, just make sure the diameter is right for your tanks

 

[divad]

Ditto......although, I m not sure what "Ditto" means. What is "White Arrow"? Oh, you're in Canada, is there some sort of tariff system there?

 

[Scared Silly]

Cheap bands could have minimal welds and the bolt plate could have lots of flex. Highland bands are well made, especially the original ones made by Joe.

 

[JohnnyC]

Highland bands are fine. White Arriw is a guy that makes ridiculously overpriced cave diving gear. Like, ridiculously overpriced.

 

[Anthony A.]

White Arrow WAspool II 30 SMB Finger Spool For Sale Online in Canada - Dan's Dive Shop

I've seen the WA spool. The center spins, so you only have to grip it and the reel does the rest. I guess the double ender is solid gold for that price?

 

[tbone1004]

Highland bands are fine. White Arriw is a guy that makes ridiculously overpriced cave diving gear. Like, ridiculously overpriced.

or his rebreather that is like $4k more than a SF2, but is basically a not-as-nice SF2?

@Slym Highland bands are the gold standard in tank bands and have been for many years, just get those. Also make sure to look at the cost of used doubles vs. doubling up existing tanks. It's usually much cheaper to find a set of doubles...

 

[rhwestfall]

and it is Dan's, so you get to pay a premium......

 

[divad]

White Arrow WAspool II 30 SMB Finger Spool For Sale Online in Canada - Dan's Dive Shop

I've seen the WA spool. The center spins, so you only have to grip it and the reel does the rest. I guess the double ender is solid gold for that price?

Well, it does come with a special pouch.

 

[Dogbowl]

White Arrow WAspool II 30 SMB Finger Spool For Sale Online in Canada - Dan's Dive Shop

I've seen the WA spool. The center spins, so you only have to grip it and the reel does the rest. I guess the double ender is solid gold for that price?

The center spins? Sweet! I’ve always thought sticking my fingers inside that hole was a stupid idea but not sticking it in, my SMB would ascend so fast as to rip the spool out of my hand. Perhaps I just have a crazy imagination.

Can someone make a spinning spool please, that doesn’t cost an arm and 2 legs? He’s probably patented the design though.