Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one?

D-UNIT · 16th January 2006, 23:03

Been considering getting a scubapro FFM to use with my kiss. has anyone tried one?looked at the mk48 mask but the scubapro seems to be closer fitting, looking for any feedback from people using full face masks on rebreathers in general too

Cheers

mverick · 17th January 2006, 14:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by D-UNIT)

Been considering getting a scubapro FFM to use with my kiss. has anyone tried one?looked at the mk48 mask but the scubapro seems to be closer fitting, looking for any feedback from people using full face masks on rebreathers in general too

Cheers

Here is one on a meg. It was a royal pain to get the piece on the ScubaPro FFM that fits onto a standard reg. Because the Megs DSV that hooks up to the Mouthpiece is Way larger then standard. I just barely got it mounted onto mine. Couldn't use the retainer that comes for it. But it still seals no problem there. THere is also an exhaust port under the chin. I use a mouthpiece in mine. So if'n I wanna ditch some loop gas. I just release my lips and blow into the mask. Dumps out the bottom. You have to use a good De fog though.

mverick · 17th January 2006, 15:07

Oh,
And the right port has a screw to remove port. So if you wanna breathe surface air. You can. Go to dive. Screw it closed. Also, you can stick a second stage in there with a on off valve like the Meg adv has. Go off the loop. Slide your DSV closed and open second stage. 2 things instead of one. Which isn't good. But, I just use the ADV anyway. Open the ADV valve and purge it so it forces air through the loop to the mask.... Leave lips off the mouthpiece in the mask and it blows air through the mask and out the bottom exhaust valve. Clearing the loop without you tankin a breath....

The Mask also comes with a bag that fits the loop hoses in it along with the mask. While they are all together...

I do like the ScubaPro mask as it has access to pinch your nose. Which my AGA doesn't. Not a big deal when you get used to the AGA but I like being able to pinch my nose. And the nose plug can be a pain.

D-UNIT · 17th January 2006, 23:01

Cheers for that, the pictures are interesting looks like the whole thing dosent stick out too much further than wearing a standard mask? certainly looks closer fitting than the aga mask.

mverick · 18th January 2006, 00:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by D-UNIT)

Cheers for that, the pictures are interesting looks like the whole thing dosent stick out too much further than wearing a standard mask? certainly looks closer fitting than the aga mask.

Well, it sticks out farther then a normal mask. Since all that would be there is a reg. And the DSV is a little deeper than a reg.

But, it doesn't stick out much farther. And, Unless you run the hoses into the sides of the Mask. You can't get it closer.

And I though about running the hoses into the sides of the mask... LOL.. Would be cool job. But, Don't know how well it would work. And closing the loop would have to be figured out...

Nick uk. · 22nd January 2006, 21:54

I was talking about this very same mask today with freinds.

How is it on clearing water from it, easy enough?

mverick · 23rd January 2006, 15:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nick uk.)

I was talking about this very same mask today with freinds.

How is it on clearing water from it, easy enough?

That little port on the bottom is for clearing water. Makes it pretty easy... Take a breath and blow into mask. Water goes out the bottom port.

Nick uk. · 23rd January 2006, 17:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick)

That little port on the bottom is for clearing water. Makes it pretty easy... Take a breath and blow into mask. Water goes out the bottom port.

Yes i got that, what i meant was as the mask is so close to your face, cheeks and jaw-line i was wondering if this had any efect, but judging from your response, obviuosly not!!

D-UNIT · 23rd January 2006, 17:36

Well looks like i should be taking delivery of one of these this week (ish) so i'll let everyone know how i manage with it.

Nick uk. · 23rd January 2006, 19:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by D-UNIT)

Well looks like i should be taking delivery of one of these this week (ish) so i'll let everyone know how i manage with it.

Let us know what you think, i'll be trying a cressi FFM tomorow, and maybe we can compare notes!!

16th January 2006, 23:03	#1 (permalink)
D-UNIT New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 17	Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Been considering getting a scubapro FFM to use with my kiss. has anyone tried one?looked at the mk48 mask but the scubapro seems to be closer fitting, looking for any feedback from people using full face masks on rebreathers in general too Cheers __________________ D-UNIT
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17th January 2006, 15:07	#3 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 544	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Oh, And the right port has a screw to remove port. So if you wanna breathe surface air. You can. Go to dive. Screw it closed. Also, you can stick a second stage in there with a on off valve like the Meg adv has. Go off the loop. Slide your DSV closed and open second stage. 2 things instead of one. Which isn't good. But, I just use the ADV anyway. Open the ADV valve and purge it so it forces air through the loop to the mask.... Leave lips off the mouthpiece in the mask and it blows air through the mask and out the bottom exhaust valve. Clearing the loop without you tankin a breath.... The Mask also comes with a bag that fits the loop hoses in it along with the mask. While they are all together... I do like the ScubaPro mask as it has access to pinch your nose. Which my AGA doesn't. Not a big deal when you get used to the AGA but I like being able to pinch my nose. And the nose plug can be a pain. Last edited by mverick : 17th January 2006 at 15:32.
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17th January 2006, 23:01	#4 (permalink)
D-UNIT New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 17	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Cheers for that, the pictures are interesting looks like the whole thing dosent stick out too much further than wearing a standard mask? certainly looks closer fitting than the aga mask. __________________ D-UNIT
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18th January 2006, 00:28	#5 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 544	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Quote: (Originally Posted by D-UNIT) Cheers for that, the pictures are interesting looks like the whole thing dosent stick out too much further than wearing a standard mask? certainly looks closer fitting than the aga mask. Well, it sticks out farther then a normal mask. Since all that would be there is a reg. And the DSV is a little deeper than a reg. But, it doesn't stick out much farther. And, Unless you run the hoses into the sides of the Mask. You can't get it closer. And I though about running the hoses into the sides of the mask... LOL.. Would be cool job. But, Don't know how well it would work. And closing the loop would have to be figured out...
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22nd January 2006, 21:54	#6 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? I was talking about this very same mask today with freinds. How is it on clearing water from it, easy enough? __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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23rd January 2006, 15:51	#7 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 544	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Quote: (Originally Posted by Nick uk.) I was talking about this very same mask today with freinds. How is it on clearing water from it, easy enough? That little port on the bottom is for clearing water. Makes it pretty easy... Take a breath and blow into mask. Water goes out the bottom port.
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23rd January 2006, 17:32	#8 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick) That little port on the bottom is for clearing water. Makes it pretty easy... Take a breath and blow into mask. Water goes out the bottom port. Yes i got that, what i meant was as the mask is so close to your face, cheeks and jaw-line i was wondering if this had any efect, but judging from your response, obviuosly not!! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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23rd January 2006, 17:36	#9 (permalink)
D-UNIT New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 17	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Well looks like i should be taking delivery of one of these this week (ish) so i'll let everyone know how i manage with it. __________________ D-UNIT
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23rd January 2006, 19:21	#10 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Scubapro FFM - Anyone used one? Quote: (Originally Posted by D-UNIT) Well looks like i should be taking delivery of one of these this week (ish) so i'll let everyone know how i manage with it. Let us know what you think, i'll be trying a cressi FFM tomorow, and maybe we can compare notes!! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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