Where are the PST E8-130 or E8- 149s?

[teknitroxdiver]

I just found a link that mentions the 149s: https://secure7.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/product_detail.asp?CS=divecenter&RowID=857&All=

down at the bottom it says they're backordered until [shock] Feb 2004

 

[skyking]

About a month ago my buddy literally searched the country for an E8-130. He called every scuba dealer imaginable, and finally struck pay dirt at Lloyd Bailey Scuba in Florida. At that time they had about 6 left. Probably no more, but you might give them a try.
Kevin

Divers Direct outlet in Orlando has several of them as of last Friday. Personally I prefer my 119's just because I'm a short guy and they balance well and I can gear-up comfortably while sitting.

 

[skeet]

i found an e8-130 at scubatoys.com in dallas tx

 

[metaldector]

to get my E-8. I placed my order in November 03 and took delivery in July 04. Nice tank, with DIN/yoke valve. Nitrox ready. I like it so much I'm going to get another. My price was $399 USD.

 

[StSomewhere]

Divers Direct outlet in Orlando has several of them as of last Friday.

Gil at DD is a great guy, very helpful.

 

[Soggy]

to get my E-8. I placed my order in November 03 and took delivery in July 04. Nice tank, with DIN/yoke valve. Nitrox ready. I like it so much I'm going to get another. My price was $399 USD.

That's a ridiculous price. I bought mine for $330 each plus I got a whole bunch of discounts at my shop, so it came to like $270/tank.

Of course, it's like buying a hot new car...the dealer can charge over retail. Mine are some of the first run tanks and don't include the TC stamp...I got them before the rush.

 

[Leadking]

Sea Pearls and XS Scuba plan to ship Worthington X-Series cylinders March/April 2005
Line will include 130 cf 3442 psi steel

 

[bertschb]

Got my E8-130's for $250 each a little over a year ago. I may get another one (if I can find one) just because I keep hearing rumors that PST may not make any more. I've heard rumors about them going out of business for over a year now and not being able to get these tanks makes me believe the rumors. Any company that can't figure out how to ramp up production on a product that is in demand after trying for more than a year... something goofy is going on at PST. Love their tanks but they have some major problems.

 

[mossym]

Any company that can't figure out how to ramp up production on a product that is in demand after trying for more than a year... something goofy is going on at PST. Love their tanks but they have some major problems.

like not being able to get any steel?

 

[bertschb]

It takes 18 months to get steel? Maybe so but it sure seems goofy.