bikefox
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Understood... I'm just not sure investing money in the wrong tanks is his best use of available funds. Tech diving is not an inexpensive hobby. If one can't afford the proper gear, then one should limit their diving to what is appropriate for the gear they have.
I already have the 120's. You are right tech diving is expensive. I plan to buy the right gear for the right situation which is why I'm here asking questions. With the classes being over $1000, the fact I just bought a new BP and wing, I was just asking if I could double up tanks I already own for some practice before the class.
I am 6'1" 205 lbs and I have 2 of the original Sherwood 120's as singles and 2 sets of Asahi 120's doubled up and I love them. I tried a set of OMS/Faber LP95's and thought they were too heavy and too bulky. I do not have any experience with the LP 85's but I have been so happy with my 120's so I don't see a need to change. Good luck the Asahi's hold up very well and the only complaint is that the neck is the non-standard thinner thread so you have fewer option in buying manifolds.
That's good to hear.
I had a set of LP120s that were great for deep diving. My kit weighed 125# with them, but I only used them on a few beach dives. I strongly recommend getting an isolation manifold and backplate with at least 50# lift. I tore up a "tech" BC using the water heaters. I had no trouble handling them in the water.
BTW, I'm 6'4" 220 lbs and my buddy tells everyone that I'm freaklishly strong.
I have a 55 lbs wing and a SS backplate. Should I maybe go with an Al backplate to reduce some weight?