Spare Masks

**rdriver** · 16th July 2006, 12:03

With Me it all depends, On deco Dives I always have a spare mask in my left thigh pocket, on no deco dives I feel if for some reason mine is unusable I figure I can just surface, It's just like I tell my kids with coats around here in the winter time "take it with you, because it's hard to put on if you don't have it"
Rob

CHRISB · 16th July 2006, 13:40

A couple of years back I had taken my mask off during a dive to give it an extra defogging and whilst rubbing it one of the window panes popped out. In doing this I managed to destroy the sealing portion of the skirt as well. As consequence I had to finish the dive (and it had only just begun), with using 'the force' only. What made this an extra challenge is that I was doing a private video shoot. I managed to complete the dive with mega blood shot eyes and not a particularly spectacular video . Learned that 'it could happen', and IF 'it would happen' on a tech dive with loads of deco & without others about to assist; then things could be not good. I now carry one tucked away/behind me in the BCD bladder.

Andy Del · 16th July 2006, 14:47

It's just a habit to always carry one now.

The establishment of said habit has something to do with a rumpig of an instructor insisting on being a good scout and being prepared...

Such good deeds should not go unrewarded. The bottle of Frangelico awaits...

**RichClark** · 16th July 2006, 17:57

I've been carrying a spare mask since my first ever Trimix course - I got pissed off with my instructor snatching the mask of of me

Since then, it's always lived in my left hand dry suit pocket; also know as my 'oh shit' pocket, because it also contains my yellow smb, a whistle, surface signal mirror and an emergency slate.

Rich

Ant Slegg · 19th July 2006, 12:50

Seeing as most people replying to this carry a mask (or would carry one if they could get it back off whoever they lent it to!) are there any specific recommendations for a specific mask type?

I know that getting a good fitting mask can be a matter of personal taste but on the basis that carrying a less than perfect spare mask is probably better than not carrying a spare that is low volume, compact, sturdy etc. then getting an idea of masks that will fit into the "oh bugger" pocket (with the yellow SMB, whistle, mirror etc.) might help some people.

seafox · 19th July 2006, 15:01

I always carry a small, low volume mask. Most of my dives are deco dives.
Can't afford not to see my PP02 or my deco info.
No need to call the dive. Just pull out the spare.
Some folks suggest that you can trap an air bubble in your clenched hand and look through it,
but if I need to, I'd rather take my spare out of my pocket!
I check it at the start of every dive and I switch my standard mask for the spare from time to time,
just to make sure it's in good condition if/when I need it.

Explorer · 19th July 2006, 16:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by seafox)

I always carry a small, low volume mask. Can't afford not to see my PP02 or my deco info.

I agree 100%. I carry a small low volume mask who's strap broke some time ago and I replaced it with bungie. Works great for clipping to a double ender in my left pocket.

**RichClark** · 19th July 2006, 16:40

My spare is exactly the same as my primary mask - I use an Oceanic Shadow; black of course

It's a nice low profile, low volume mask and the skirt it really flexible allowing for easy stowage in my pocket. I have a small loop of cave line around the mask strap, and clip it off to my pocket bungee using a double ender.

Cheers

Rich

lizardland · 19th July 2006, 22:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg)

Seeing as most people replying to this carry a mask (or would carry one if they could get it back off whoever they lent it to!) are there any specific recommendations for a specific mask type?

Use whatever you use for your main mask. No need to worry about fit. I use a couple of freediving masks for both my main and my spare, very low volume. Can't remember the make, it's French. Nice and easy to clear.

My mask isn't clipped off because I like being able to get it out my pocket quick.

Cheers,

Stuart

shell-back · 19th July 2006, 22:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg)

Seeing as most people replying to this carry a mask (or would carry one if they could get it back off whoever they lent it to!) are there any specific recommendations for a specific mask type?

I have a mask I call the nameless frameless ,I sell them for 45.00 usd. I will give you 2 for 1 price of 50.00 usd if you give a donation to the Rebreather World DEMA Party. PM me if interested and I will give you the details .

" two is one and one is none "

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View Poll Results: So who takes a spare mask?
I always carry a spare mask	135	71.81%
I don't carry a spare mask	28	14.89%
I haven't carried one in the past but I will now	15	7.98%
I haven't taken one in the past and I'm not about to start	10	5.32%
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16th July 2006, 12:03	#21 (permalink)
rdriver Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Monroe, WI 53566 U.S. Posts: 149	Re: Spare Masks With Me it all depends, On deco Dives I always have a spare mask in my left thigh pocket, on no deco dives I feel if for some reason mine is unusable I figure I can just surface, It's just like I tell my kids with coats around here in the winter time "take it with you, because it's hard to put on if you don't have it" Rob
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16th July 2006, 13:40	#22 (permalink)
CHRISB CHRISB Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: GRAND CAYMAN Posts: 30	Re: Spare Masks A couple of years back I had taken my mask off during a dive to give it an extra defogging and whilst rubbing it one of the window panes popped out. In doing this I managed to destroy the sealing portion of the skirt as well. As consequence I had to finish the dive (and it had only just begun), with using 'the force' only. What made this an extra challenge is that I was doing a private video shoot. I managed to complete the dive with mega blood shot eyes and not a particularly spectacular video . Learned that 'it could happen', and IF 'it would happen' on a tech dive with loads of deco & without others about to assist; then things could be not good. I now carry one tucked away/behind me in the BCD bladder. __________________ http://www.chrisbrandson.com
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16th July 2006, 14:47	#23 (permalink)
Andy Del Classic KISSer Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Sunny Sydney Posts: 412	Re: Spare Masks It's just a habit to always carry one now. The establishment of said habit has something to do with a rumpig of an instructor insisting on being a good scout and being prepared... Such good deeds should not go unrewarded. The bottle of Frangelico awaits... __________________ Yellow - the colour of greatness!
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16th July 2006, 17:57	#24 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 772	Re: Spare Masks I've been carrying a spare mask since my first ever Trimix course - I got pissed off with my instructor snatching the mask of of me Since then, it's always lived in my left hand dry suit pocket; also know as my 'oh shit' pocket, because it also contains my yellow smb, a whistle, surface signal mirror and an emergency slate. Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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19th July 2006, 12:50	#25 (permalink)
Ant Slegg Still Learning.... Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grevenmacher, Luxembourg Posts: 167	Re: Spare Masks Seeing as most people replying to this carry a mask (or would carry one if they could get it back off whoever they lent it to!) are there any specific recommendations for a specific mask type? I know that getting a good fitting mask can be a matter of personal taste but on the basis that carrying a less than perfect spare mask is probably better than not carrying a spare that is low volume, compact, sturdy etc. then getting an idea of masks that will fit into the "oh bugger" pocket (with the yellow SMB, whistle, mirror etc.) might help some people. __________________ Ant' S Learning to dive since 1990...
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19th July 2006, 15:01	#26 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: Spare Masks I always carry a small, low volume mask. Most of my dives are deco dives. Can't afford not to see my PP02 or my deco info. No need to call the dive. Just pull out the spare. Some folks suggest that you can trap an air bubble in your clenched hand and look through it, but if I need to, I'd rather take my spare out of my pocket! I check it at the start of every dive and I switch my standard mask for the spare from time to time, just to make sure it's in good condition if/when I need it. __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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19th July 2006, 16:32	#27 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 762	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by seafox) I always carry a small, low volume mask. Can't afford not to see my PP02 or my deco info. I agree 100%. I carry a small low volume mask who's strap broke some time ago and I replaced it with bungie. Works great for clipping to a double ender in my left pocket. __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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19th July 2006, 16:40	#28 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 772	Re: Spare Masks My spare is exactly the same as my primary mask - I use an Oceanic Shadow; black of course It's a nice low profile, low volume mask and the skirt it really flexible allowing for easy stowage in my pocket. I have a small loop of cave line around the mask strap, and clip it off to my pocket bungee using a double ender. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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19th July 2006, 22:20	#29 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,250	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg) Seeing as most people replying to this carry a mask (or would carry one if they could get it back off whoever they lent it to!) are there any specific recommendations for a specific mask type? Use whatever you use for your main mask. No need to worry about fit. I use a couple of freediving masks for both my main and my spare, very low volume. Can't remember the make, it's French. Nice and easy to clear. My mask isn't clipped off because I like being able to get it out my pocket quick. Cheers, Stuart __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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19th July 2006, 22:56	#30 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 481	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg) Seeing as most people replying to this carry a mask (or would carry one if they could get it back off whoever they lent it to!) are there any specific recommendations for a specific mask type? I have a mask I call the nameless frameless ,I sell them for 45.00 usd. I will give you 2 for 1 price of 50.00 usd if you give a donation to the Rebreather World DEMA Party. PM me if interested and I will give you the details . " two is one and one is none " smalll.JPG __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 Rebreather World FIGJAM commitee member Last edited by shell-back : 19th July 2006 at 23:05.
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