Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s?

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 12th December 2007, 23:58

The yellow has 18/45 in it. Helium.

Skipbreather · 13th December 2007, 01:18

As long as we're talking about 'corner of the envelope' bottles for intermediate depths, don't pass up a look at the Luxfer L45W bottle. 4.7 l and 310 bar DOT rated ~ 51 cf (charts say 45 cf, but do the math. I've personally measured them at 4.7 l water volume). 1 inch taller & 1.5 inch bigger dia than an AL 19. I've used them for years & love 'em. Empty buoyancy essential equal to AL 30.

mempilot · 13th December 2007, 01:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

As long as we're talking about 'corner of the envelope' bottles for intermediate depths, don't pass up a look at the Luxfer L45W bottle. 4.7 l and 310 bar DOT rated ~ 51 cf (charts say 45 cf, but do the math. I've personally measured them at 4.7 l water volume). 1 inch taller & 1.5 inch bigger dia than an AL 19. I've used them for years & love 'em. Empty buoyancy essential equal to AL 30.

Good point. That sounds like a good alternative as well.

Mixaddict · 13th December 2007, 02:24

I tried the neutral AL80s for a while, and really DID NOT like them. They were way too heavy and didn't ride right in the water. I went back to the AL80s and especially the AL72s. You see the AL72s in cave country quite often, and I think I actually like those the best overall.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 13th December 2007, 02:40

Everyone loves those AL72's. I spoke to the manufacturer at DEMA last year (2006) to see about getting them. The company will make them only if there is enough demand to make a run of them. I forget what that number is offhand, but it would take a number of us (and I know several others that would be interested) combined to make the minimum number required.

I waited a year to try to get ahold of them, and then I finally gave in and bought a couple of 80's. I couldn't wait anymore. I still might be persuaded to get some if they come up.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 13th December 2007, 02:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

This is probably the best argument point I've heard for carrying the AL80 vs the ST66/72 while it is full. This statement has made up my mind to abandon the Steels. The rest of the reasons are fairly loose.

If you want to rig up a 72 and bring it on our dive, I would be happy to experiment with you to see how it works in practice. We have learned a lesson or two together recently

, so why not learn something else along the way?

divetoyourmax · 13th December 2007, 23:45

i use lp85's, no problum.

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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? The yellow has 18/45 in it. Helium. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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13th December 2007, 01:18	#22 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 557	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? As long as we're talking about 'corner of the envelope' bottles for intermediate depths, don't pass up a look at the Luxfer L45W bottle. 4.7 l and 310 bar DOT rated ~ 51 cf (charts say 45 cf, but do the math. I've personally measured them at 4.7 l water volume). 1 inch taller & 1.5 inch bigger dia than an AL 19. I've used them for years & love 'em. Empty buoyancy essential equal to AL 30. __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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13th December 2007, 01:40	#23 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,471	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) As long as we're talking about 'corner of the envelope' bottles for intermediate depths, don't pass up a look at the Luxfer L45W bottle. 4.7 l and 310 bar DOT rated ~ 51 cf (charts say 45 cf, but do the math. I've personally measured them at 4.7 l water volume). 1 inch taller & 1.5 inch bigger dia than an AL 19. I've used them for years & love 'em. Empty buoyancy essential equal to AL 30. Good point. That sounds like a good alternative as well. __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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13th December 2007, 02:24	#24 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 476	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? I tried the neutral AL80s for a while, and really DID NOT like them. They were way too heavy and didn't ride right in the water. I went back to the AL80s and especially the AL72s. You see the AL72s in cave country quite often, and I think I actually like those the best overall. __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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13th December 2007, 02:40	#25 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? Everyone loves those AL72's. I spoke to the manufacturer at DEMA last year (2006) to see about getting them. The company will make them only if there is enough demand to make a run of them. I forget what that number is offhand, but it would take a number of us (and I know several others that would be interested) combined to make the minimum number required. I waited a year to try to get ahold of them, and then I finally gave in and bought a couple of 80's. I couldn't wait anymore. I still might be persuaded to get some if they come up. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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13th December 2007, 02:44	#26 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) This is probably the best argument point I've heard for carrying the AL80 vs the ST66/72 while it is full. This statement has made up my mind to abandon the Steels. The rest of the reasons are fairly loose. If you want to rig up a 72 and bring it on our dive, I would be happy to experiment with you to see how it works in practice. We have learned a lesson or two together recently , so why not learn something else along the way? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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divetoyourmax New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ct Posts: 48	Re: Anyone slinging/sidemounting ST72s? i use lp85's, no problum.
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