Faber HP 100's for sidemount

[Spd 135]

I know a guy who has a pair that are stamped 3000 psi. I think I can buy them "right". I dive a pair opf LP 85's and like them. I wouldn't mind some older 108's. Has anyone used these? They seem to be similar to 85's (cave filled) when full. It would be nice to have another set when diving river caves and gas fills are not close. The 108's would be better for longer dives. My 85's trim perfect with my 7mil drysuit. Opinions?

[icestac]

I can't speak for the Faber 100's (especially since I could not find any specs for one marked 3000 http://www.tdl.divebiz.net/pub/tanks.html), but I do sidemount Genesis 100's. I'm not sure how similar or dissimilar they are, but of my sidemount setups (HP100, LP95, HP120, HP130), I prefer the 100's for their size, weight, and how they ride. Sam has got a pair of LP85's and they seem to be about the same (although he has a little more air with a cave fill). He has dove both sets so he may be able to give a more direct comparison.

~Jeff

[Slüdge]

since I could not find any specs for one marked 3000

First of all, they aren't HP100s. By definition, "HP" cylinders were all 3500psi. I'm guessing they're not 100s, either. They sound like the ones Scubapro used to sell that they called Slimline 72s.

Look at MP-72 on the the chart icestac linked to, and see if the dimensions aren't the same.

[Spd 135]

First of all, they aren't HP100s. By definition, "HP" cylinders were all 3500psi. I'm guessing they're not 100s, either. They sound like the ones Scubapro used to sell that they called Slimline 72s.

Look at MP-72 on the the chart icestac linked to, and see if the dimensions aren't the same.

These are only a year old, according to the guy I know. I need to make a drive and go look at them. He said they are stamped faber and 3000. He bought them for offshore but doesn't like them. I really want some older 108's but another set similar to my 85's can't hurt either. If they are not similar enough then I don't want them at any price. I'm going to get him to send me all of the numbers on the neck and see what they really are.

[Spd 135]

Bought the tanks today. They are Faber 95's. Poor guy didn't really know what they were but that's ok. Anyone sidemount these? They seem like they may be kinda short to trim out, but I may see how I like them. I have other uses as well, but may see how I like them for s/m.

[SLIM]

Got a set of 95's that I started SM with. When you say they are short and might not trim out well, that has to do with how you place the lower camband. I hav had to move mine up a bit and I can trim out just fine. SInce I own about 4 sets of 95's and 1 set for SM only, I have had to play with them to get the cam band set to trim out. But then it only takes a few dives fo rme to figure out the trim of most tanks. I can use almost any size you give me and be able to trim them out. Just might take a few dives to figure out were to set the cam bands to get them configured fo ryou buddy.

SLIM

[Spd 135]

I kinda thought I could. I just didn't know if someone was gonna say.......not good for sidemount. I figure I can move the clamp toward the neck and see how it goes from there. Have a good Christmas Slim.

[BillGraham]

LP 95's are great sidemount tanks.

[Crazzzy]

Sorry I am stupid European :-D and don’t understand American units of measurements.
We use Faber 15L and 18L still tanks filled up 200…230 bar (sorry once again). 15 L is more comfortable and if you have not any size limitation in cave passages it’s best choice (we think). 18 L is too long but I don't know that people would die from excess air. Another reason we need more weights with 15L (we use thick underwear and need weights everytime).

[Spd 135]

I explored a river cave yesterday and dived the 95's. They were great. It didn't seem much different than my 85's, except a bit more gas.