Northern Red Sea - Cyclone - Jan 2004

[David Wallace]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (John Gulliver @ Jan. 13 2004,21:14)]Again, I don't know about the Cyclone but the standard tanks are normally "aluminium 80's", i.e. 80 cu ft, which is in fact only 11 litres,filled to 200 bar. A 15 L steel tank is a much better choice, in my opinion. Try and talk your buddy into choosing the same-sized cylinder.

Cyclone has 15L if booked in advance!

Regards

David

[NHG]

I talked to Tony Backhurst today. apparently 15's are available, but at an additional cost. Also, they say that they are usually only requested where one of a buddy team is a guzzler (well, not their words), to give them a more even bottom time.

If like me you're going alone, there seems to be no advantage requesting a '15', as 'probably everyone will be on 12's'

[John Gulliver]

If it's the same as on the Exel, the additional cost is reasonable - cheaper than nitrox, for example. I still think it's worth renting a 15 L cylinder. An 11 L cylinder pumped to 200 bar only gives you 2200 L of air, which is probably considerably less than you're used to diving with, and you presumably won't have a redundant air supply. My recommendation is still rent a 15 L cylinder and persuade your buddy to do the same. Othewise, you'll be doing short dives at some sites, which is a pity when you've paid a lot of money to get there. Still, it's up to you.

[Adrian Kelland]

Could always consider diving independant 12s...

I was not charged for the extra cylinder when I did this.