SparticleBrane
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Ok so that means they're 6 pounds positive when empty, if Al80 doubles. I suppose that they will then be offset by a SS backplate, the manifold, and the bands. Good enough for me...
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jonnythan:Double 80s are most definitely positive when empty. Throw an empty single 80 into the water and watch it float.
They do make good doubles, but when you're already wearing a bunch of lead, adding a second Al80 means you have to add even more lead.
I've floated a number of Al80s in my dayStephen Ash:Jonnythan... I know you have a set of AL80s. Next time you are in the pool breath 'em down... then take off your plate and wing. Leave your regs on. Hang on to 'em 'cause they're gonna sink.
SparticleBrane:Ok so that means they're 6 pounds positive when empty, if Al80 doubles. I suppose that they will then be offset by a SS backplate, the manifold, and the bands. Good enough for me...
jonnythan:I've floated a number of Al80s in my day
Are you saying to leave the plate and wing attached to the 80s? Of course they'll sink, they have 8 pounds of hardware (plate + bands + regs) attached to them. The tanks by themselves most definitely float, though.