Carbon Fiber Tanks

[Steve_Dives]

Of course, if the tank set is not excessivly negative, it's not a problem but there are some very negative tanks that will tend to make the diver turn turtle even if the fore/aft trim is correct.

I think I dove those tanks...

Question on the reduced weight. Can you feel it when you're diving? I can roll pretty easy wearing double AL80's. My double 3AA 100's make a roll something only for wide open space. I bet they make you feel more like a fish and less like a diver wearing 100 pounds of stuff.

 

[Steve_Dives]

In Europe, these cylinders have an indefinite shelf life as long as they pass hydro. Here in the US, thanks to the DOT, we have a 15 year shelf life, every 5 year hydro and internal visual and a yearly external inspection.

So does Interspiro offer to buy back 15 year old tanks that pass hydro to sell on the used market in Europe?

 

[JonW*Interspiro]

Because the composite cylinders are new to the US, we haven't established a program yet, but I am sure we will have one. If the cylinders are in a re-sellable condition, a credit will most likely be given towards new ones.