Steel tanks

[JoelW]

Here is a bit of information





JoelW

[beeger]

Great info, Joel. Thanks for posting it.

130 cu ft without even over-filling. Sweeeeeeeet. ;D

[jasondbaker]

Okay, what are the "best" steel tanks to get for local diving assuming that you will only use them as singles for awhile, but plan to double them in the future? I know that the term "best" is subjective. But if I walked into a LDS what steel tank should I request?

[DRE]

Jason,

it depends on whether you're a "sinker" or a "floater", whether you have an AL or SS backplate (see post below) - this will decide whether you're choice is going to be Faber or PST.

Stay away from the 95's - although they make a great single tank, most people have a very hard time staying horizontal with them in a doubles configuration. They tend to push you head forward if in a horizontal position, or you need to dive in a somewhat vertical position, which is the worst posture ever anyway.

You might want to try out a set of PST's and compare 'em to a set of Fabers and see what works best for you.

[tcjtn0]

OK..really quick question...
(bp = backplate)
Steel bp's are 6 lbs right? Is an aluminum bp 3 -or- 4 lbs?

Jean

[JoelW]

Steels are something like 5# or 6# negative. That takes in most of the plates that are being sold. I think they are approx 3/16" thick. There are also some available that are heavier. An Al plate is more like 1# to 2# negative with the same thickness.

JoelW

[jasondbaker]

DRE,

I will be using a steel backplate (6#). I use about 20-22# with a full 7mil suit. But, I am planning on switching to a dry suit this spring.

Which PST and which Faber should I try? And, where can I go to rent both?

[jasondbaker]

A couple people have noted that some messages are missing from this thread. I'm not sure why that is the case. I'll look into it.

[LKunze]

Yes, I have noticed this as well. It seems a bit odd because the replies to the missing posts are still here. :-\

[igotoofar]

One possibility is users can delete their messages.