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08-02-2008, 04:48 PM
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TadPole
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Al80, HP80, or other?
I'm diving a 30# bp/w with singles, and have yet to buy my own tank/s...From looking at buoyancy characteristics as well as dry weight, an HP steel 80 seems better than an al80 in every way, shape and form. Would anyone suggest against using an HP80, or suggest another volume tank for pretty typical openwater shore dives? I'm not doing anything technical yet, but it may come down the line.
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08-02-2008, 05:02 PM
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Grouper
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Hp100
I like an HP100 for shore dives where hiking or a good walk is involved.
The HP100 is similar in size and weight to an Al80. HP100 99cf, 24" high, 33lb empty, -2.5lb buoyancy empty. Al80 77cf, 26" high, 32lb empty, +1.5lb buoyancy empty. And can remove about 4lb from belt due to buoyancy empty compared to Al80. |
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08-02-2008, 06:15 PM
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Barracuda
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I agree... I mostly dive HP steel 80's because I can rent them from the LDS... however, if I was going to buy, I would be getting steel 100's...
if you don't want/need the extra air though, the only downside to steel tanks is price (compared to AL tanks)
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08-02-2008, 10:06 PM
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Grouper
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Google XSSCUBA then check tank specifications. There are other better links by google SCUBA Tank Specification. |
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08-02-2008, 10:38 PM
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Click on link for cylinders then click link for cylinder specifications
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08-02-2008, 11:19 PM
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Grouper
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Be warned. If you have a larger tank than your dive buddy, you instantly become the official dive flag holder (where applicable) !!!
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