Which is a Better Tank, PST or Faber?

[metridium]

Sorry if I were a bit preachy. I learned my lesson the hard way several years ago, and so I'm being hyperaware of doffing/donning my single 104s.

I'm no longer looking forward to doubling them up.

Won't stop me, of course.

 

[WreckWriter]

Originally posted by large_diver
I've thought about losing the boots, but I have to admit I like them for covenience sake.

- A full 104 is heavy enough, but to have to reach down to ground level every time I pick it up/put it down does not help my back.


Hunker down, more of a squat than a bend

- It's nice to have an upright tank when mounting my BC.

Personally I find it easier with them laying down. I use a wing/plate though.

- It can make for easier dry land donning, depending on how you don it.

I don't do dry land donning unless out of a truck tailgate just to get to the boat.

- The charter boats I use have simple benches with bungees -- no tank holders. Doubles with no boots are ok. Singles with no boots might by somewhat prone to move around.

I only dive doubles so can't speak for round bottom singles (never owned one)

- Less prone to exterior scratches since you CAN leave them upright

OK, agreed on this one.

- They come off quickly and easily

And go back on less securely each time.

- Since I take them off and rinse/dry tank and boot after every dive trip......corrosion should not be an issue

OK, certainly less of an issue but most folks don't do this. My bet is you'll eventually quit doing it also. It's just too much hassle.

- Etanglement hazard? Risk seems minimal given the low profile of these boots.

Agreed, minimal risk on that.

Counter arguments welcomed ;-)

Corrosion, corrosion, corrosion