How do you carry a 43 pound (19 kg) tank? ⏤ The Tank Dolly®
Which method do you use to carry a scuba tank?
Do you use the one-handed, place the tank valve between your fingers and use your opposite arm for balance method?
This method is acceptable when moving a tank only a few feet, but it quickly starts to hurt your hand after a minute and stresses your lower back ⏤ The Tank Dolly® solves this problem!
Don't forget about your 18 pound (8.2 kg) weight belt for a cold water dive
- A diver's weight belt is approximately 10% of his/her bodyweight while wearing a 6 mm wetsuit
How do you carry a 43 pound (19.5 kg) scuba tank?
Do you use your lower back to lift a tank off the deck and place it on your shoulder?
- Never lift with your lower back ⏤ Lifting a tank off the deck and placing it on your shoulder requires a perfect lifting technique
- This method creates a tremendous amount of stress on your lower back
- Balancing a 43 pound (19.5 kg) and 24 inches (61 cm) long metal tank on your shoulder can quickly become painful
- Losing focus for even a second while lifting a tank can quickly create injury
These methods of moving a tank will only benefit your physical therapist and chiropractor
- If you are injured you can't dive ⏤ That's no fun!
- Always utilize safe methods when lifting and bending
- Use your Tank Dolly® to roll the heaviest gear and prevent injury