#1974
nauidiver - 11/30/2009 6:06 PM
From knightddiver:

I like AL tanks I have 2 al 80s I use, I dont think I would even think of steel if I were doing a lot of saltwater dives.

Steel is heavier so carrying your gear is going to be more of a chore.

I have friends that’s used the same steel tanks for years & salt water is all they dive. No rust! I have Worthington XS Scuba steels that cost about $450 per tank but I’ll never have to buy another set of tanks for a very long time. Steel is heavier so that means you don’t have to put on as much weight!