Why Learn Scuba with the Aluminum 80 Scuba Cylinder?

The aluminum 80 scuba tank (S80) has the worst buoyancy characteristics of any scuba cylinder.  It is five pounds lighter at the end of the dive when you have used up your air, which means you must have an extra five pounds of lead on your weight belt.

So why is it best to learn scuba diving using these tanks if they have the worst buoyancy characteristics?

Because they have the worst buoyancy characteristics!

If you can control your buoyancy with these tanks then you can easily switch to a steel tank with better buoyancy characteristics.

The fact is the standard aluminum 80 scuba tank is the most inexpensive to buy and maintain so it is favored by the vast majority of dive resorts all over the globe.

As a new diver be sure to learn how to deal with the standard aluminum 80 scuba tank and you will be prepared to dive anywhere in the world and be able to maintain your buoyancy even during a 15 foot safety stop with 500 PSI.  Once you have mastered the ubiquitous aluminum 80 consider a steel tank.