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Old 06-21-2009, 08:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hy-Mark vs Luxfer Buoyancy
Does anyone know if there is a noticeable difference between the buoyancy characteristics between Hy-Mark and Luxfer AL80 tanks?
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Old 06-22-2009, 01:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The reports I've read have indicated they're pretty identical in terms of in-water handling.
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Old 06-22-2009, 04:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Has anyone seen these being sold in the shops yet?
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Has anyone seen these being sold in the shops yet?
Just online, so far.
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I bought 4 Hy-Mark's & 2 Luxfer's from International Scuba in Carrollton.
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HyMark S-80 7.25" dia, 26.1" long, 31.3 Lb. 684 cu. in. internal volume
Luxfer S080 7.3" dia., 26.1" long, 31.4 Lb. 678 cu. in. internal volume
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HyMark S-80 7.25" dia, 26.1" long, 31.3 Lb. 684 cu. in. internal volume
Luxfer S080 7.3" dia., 26.1" long, 31.4 Lb. 678 cu. in. internal volume
Thank you for the info!
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So, they are more buoyant?

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.1 pounds more + a touch bit larger on the internal air volume which probably equates to just a little more but obviously I'm no expert or I wouldn't have been asking in the first place.
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