Where to buy double AL80s near Atlanta?

[CaveSloth]

I could get a set from Diver's Supply in Marietta for close to $600!! I have read people on this forum claiming to be able to purchase a new doubles set of AL80s including bands and manifold for $200. Where can I get that deal?!?

 

[divad]

I could get a set from Diver's Supply in Marietta for close to $600!! I have read people on this forum claiming to be able to purchase a new doubles set of AL80s including bands and manifold for $200. Where can I get that deal?!?

Nowhere. Unless they are stolen or, maybe out of hydro.

I was going to suggest cavediver.net, but I see you have already looked there. They seem to have better prices than "some other places".

 

[W W Meixner]

I could get a set from Diver's Supply in Marietta for close to $600!! I have read people on this forum claiming to be able to purchase a new doubles set of AL80s including bands and manifold for $200. Where can I get that deal?!?

CS...

DGX...a nice road trip just south of you...$576. with your choice of manifold...

PM me if you find the new $200 bargain...

Best...

W...

 

[Lorenzoid]

Why Al if caves are your goal?

 

[SandyRobinson]

If caves are your ultimate goal, you may be better served with a set of steel tanks. Keep an eye on this board and cave diver.net and you can probably get a set for $450 to 500. Or if you have an idea who you will use as an instructor, talk to him/her. You will save yourself some money and headaches.

Good luck.

 

[CaveSloth]

I have a set of steel tanks already! I just don't have a drysuit or any plans to buy a drysuit in the near future. Need to lose 50 pounds first.

 

[CaveSloth]

Why are AL tanks unsuited for caves, though?

 

[CaveSloth]

FYI, the reason I am getting the AL80s is so I can practice in anticipation of an upcoming trip to dive cenotes in Mexico where I assume all they will have will be AL80s.

 

[Lorenzoid]

FYI, the reason I am getting the AL80s is so I can practice in anticipation of an upcoming trip to dive cenotes in Mexico where I assume all they will have will be AL80s.

Got it.

I was just curious, since you're clearly aware that most FL cave divers use drysuit and steel tanks. I know you have been doing FL cavern diving with the wetsuit.

 

[rjack321]

Why are AL tanks unsuited for caves, though?

For FL caves, which tend to be deeper with flow, they are tiny. lp85s weigh close to the same with almost 25% more gas.