Carrying aluminum 80's around?

bvmjethead · Oct 1, 2007

Seems you're never "done" buying scuba stuff.

I thought I was finished getting geared up for diving. Then I was getting my stuff all staged and ready to go for my first class and realized carrying my tank was pretty awkward.

I've seen the nylon straps with velcro similar to BC tank bands, the foam carriers and even makeshift PVC looking apparatus.

What are you using and why? Pictures would be great.

mike_s · Oct 1, 2007

I think you will find any nylon strap or foam carrier awkward as well.

Just pick them up by the neck and carry them, or sling them over your shoulder holding onto the valve and carry. Not really an easier way unless you get some sort of cart.

I think you'll find the others agree that any other carrying device is pretty much a waste of money. (slings, straps, wheeled-tank-boot, etc).

BTW... most of the foam carriers are just to keep tanks from banging together in your car and are not meant for carrying.

alphonsis · Oct 1, 2007

red wagon!

Teamcasa · Oct 1, 2007

Here is my solution

Dave

battles2a5 · Oct 1, 2007

Lug around a set of 108s for a bit. That will make your AL80 seem VERY convenient

MSilvia · Oct 1, 2007

Teamcasa's solution looks good, but I usually carry tanks by the neck, over the shoulder, or while strapped to a BC. I sometimes use a collapsable hand truck for moving my HP100 steel doubles around, but that as they say is a horse of a different color.

As others have said, carrying gizmos are a waste of money in my experience. It's more convenient to just carry them than to frig around with gadgets.

jeraldjcook · Oct 1, 2007

I just carry them by the valves b/c it's cheap and it works.

Damselfish · Oct 1, 2007

carries don't seem to be less awkward. Carrying a tank in each hand can be easier than carrying one though, better balanced.

spectrum · Oct 1, 2007

Some valves are more conducive to carrying than others. Some have a nice projection for the burst disc opposite the knob that lets you wrap a finger on that side. Compare some valves and you will see what I mean.

If you are not a tall person then it means keeping your elbow cocked and that's tiring. Going to HP-80 cylinders will trim about 6 inches off the bottom.

Pete

kidspot · Oct 2, 2007

or do like one guy I know - Carry one in each hand (hanging by the valves), and another one under each arm ...

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