Trying to decide: HP 80 vs HP 100

[sgj]

I am trying to decide whether to spend big bucks getting the steel E7 HP 100, or the E7 HP 80. Are there any suggestions from the group? I plan to do Nitrox, and a lot of shore dives. I have good air consumption, and am of average build (5ft 11, 175).

Also, are there any preferences between the Pressed Steel and the Faber tanks?

Thanks

Sal

 

[The Wanderer]

I am trying to decide whether to spend big bucks getting the steel E7 HP 100, or the E7 HP 80. Are there any suggestions from the group? I plan to do Nitrox, and a lot of shore dives. I have good air consumption, and am of average build (5ft 11, 175).

Also, are there any preferences between the Pressed Steel and the Faber tanks?

Thanks

Salil

No Sal,

You have GREAT air consumption.... I think you and scuba_jenny should have a contest.

PST are the best. I'd vote for the 100.... you're tall enough and the tank weight difference is modest for 25% more air.

 

[bdrannik]

Sal,

Your welcome to try out my virtually new E7-100 if you want to see how you like it for trim, etc.. Wings and I are planning on getting together for a dive sometime in the reasonably near future, why don't you join us? (I'll rent a tank so you can do a full dive with it)

Brent

 

[Brian Gilpin]

That e-7 will be nice. I have two and especially appreciate them when I cannot get a complete fill which is nearly every boat on the west coast. With a 3000 psi fill I still have more air and better buoyancy characteristics than the standard AL80. By all means take your bud up on his offer and try one out.

I assume you have already considered the buoyancy characteristics. If not, check out the link below. Steel tanks are great for the drysuit diving we do out here. Definitely will take five lbs off the belt.

http://www.huronscuba.com/gear/cylinders.htm

I had the same question about Faber vs PST last year. Check out this thread.

http://www.scubaboard.com/t42723.html