Tank mounting brackets.

**Steve** · 14th December 2005, 07:16

I’m using the Tiger Gear brackets on my Meg but would like something with a lower profile so I can get the tanks in as close as possible to the unit. I’ve seen the G Snaps and I really like the look of the Metalsub ones but there is no Aussie distributor for them and would have to source an OS provider. Not a biggie but and recommendations would be appreciated. These look kind of cool http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=QuickDrawBracket

What else is out there that is worth looking at?

thanks.

decoweenie · 14th December 2005, 09:06

Oxycheq started to sell the G-snaps when Patrick saw it on my MK-15.

Ben is an Oxycheq dealer in Oz.

***EBT*** · 14th December 2005, 09:10

http://www.portlandoceaneering.com

The home of the original G-snap. Im sure ben would happily post to Oz....

/Zak

Skipbreather · 14th December 2005, 13:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

I’m using the Tiger Gear brackets on my Meg but would like something with a lower profile so I can get the tanks in as close as possible to the unit. I’ve seen the G Snaps and I really like the look of the Metalsub ones but there is no Aussie distributor for them and would have to source an OS provider. Not a biggie but and recommendations would be appreciated. What else is out there that is worth looking at? .

Hey Steve-

Another option is to make your own. I did. Work great, very adjustable, incredibly strong, very low profile- just 1/3 inch/ 86 mm. Had a 350 lb. (that he’d admit to) guy stand on one and bracket was unscathed. 3 plies of 50-50 Kevlar/ carbon fiber. West system epoxy. I use them w/ soft cam bands but would work fine w/ the stainless steel clamps as well.

Best,
Ken

Explorer · 14th December 2005, 17:31

Innovative Scuba www.innovativescuba.com has a X-Bracket, similar to your's Ken but aluminum. This economical pony tank holder utilizes your existing BCD tank strap to hold pony tanks up to 20 cubic feet. Set includes X-Bracket and 2 Small SS stage clamps.

***Beanie*** · 14th December 2005, 17:46

One more option then similar to previous options but stainless steel

http://www.beandiving.co.uk/index.asp?page=14&product=5

Diver Den · 14th December 2005, 19:16

Hi Steve
I use the northern diver one,s copy of the Metasub they work very well on the Meg, I think they are a lot easier to use, you do have to invert the single tank mounting to use them though.

Dennis Vessey

Diver Den · 14th December 2005, 19:22

I,ll try again
Steve
I use the Northern Diver one,s copy,s of the Metasub, they work very well and a lot easier to use than the Tigergear, you do have to invert the single tank mounting to use them.

Dennis Vessey

mverick · 14th December 2005, 19:30

http://patcoinc.com/battery_ponymount.html

I'm wanting to try these. Use one top and bottom. You slide tank on them and then push to but up against the cannister. So, it stay's as clost to the cannister as possible.

I use metalsub now though.

TordoffR · 14th December 2005, 21:59

You guys mention using stainless steel clamps with the two different versions of the "flying x's" ...maybe two many of these

...but you would have to use soft cambands for the tanks, in order to make them removable, right?

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Diver Den New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: lincolnshire uk Posts: 22	Re: Tank mounting brackets. Hi Steve I use the northern diver one,s copy of the Metasub they work very well on the Meg, I think they are a lot easier to use, you do have to invert the single tank mounting to use them though. Dennis Vessey
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Diver Den New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: lincolnshire uk Posts: 22	Re: Tank mounting brackets. I,ll try again Steve I use the Northern Diver one,s copy,s of the Metasub, they work very well and a lot easier to use than the Tigergear, you do have to invert the single tank mounting to use them. Dennis Vessey
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mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 492	Re: Tank mounting brackets. http://patcoinc.com/battery_ponymount.html I'm wanting to try these. Use one top and bottom. You slide tank on them and then push to but up against the cannister. So, it stay's as clost to the cannister as possible. I use metalsub now though.
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TordoffR Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 112	Re: Tank mounting brackets. You guys mention using stainless steel clamps with the two different versions of the "flying x's" ...maybe two many of these...but you would have to use soft cambands for the tanks, in order to make them removable, right? __________________ Rich "It's better to burn out, than to fade away."
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