Shipping a tank

[Pao]

Have you asked the operator if they can provide the 100 c.f. tanks for you? What part of the Philippines are you going to?

 

[seansrs36]

I am going to Crystal Blue resort. They only have 80s .

 

[dpaustex]

Wow, lot's of hassle. As pointed out, you have to remove the valve from the tank, for air transport.

You'll be constrained by the rest of the group, on bottom time. Not sure why you'd want a steel there. Most resorts do 4-5 dives a day, so you'll have plenty of bottom time.

 

[seansrs36]

I do underwater photography. That is why I want a lot of bottom time. I am not going to ship a tank I don't think. United wants to charge $200 for the third check bag lol. Baggage fees are insane these days.

 

[Pao]

Anilao is pretty much dive central in Luzon island. I'm sure the resort can provide 100's with some nagging at little additional cost .

 

[seansrs36]

They don't have any 100s lol. To bad no one carries low pressure tanks either. I know a lot of guys here in southern California will use low pressure tanks due to the fact that many of the dive boats are not able to fill high pressure.

 

[kwhkg]

fyi owner of Crystal Blue is well known UW photographer. If my memory is correct he is here in PH till June or July. I'm sure he can set you up for whatever tanks you need. As an aside, From what I know most of us weekend warriers here diving Anilao are using 80's