Spare Masks

decoweenie · 20th July 2006, 04:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back)

I have a mask I call the nameless frameless... 2 for 1 price of 50.00 usd if you give a donation to the Rebreather World DEMA Party.

It looks like the same Scubapro-Frameless masks I bought in quantities from Singapore. They are practically identical, except for no SP logo.

And that's a great price compare to (my local price of) US$100+ for the Scubapro Frameless, and about 1/2 for the copies.

Crazyduck · 20th July 2006, 05:15

Not a complaint or criticism but I have seen two frameless masks break (glass shatter) in the last couple of years. While extremely low volume and easy to pack they had no support and tend to shatter easily.
I have a Cressi free diving mask that has a silicone skirt and is very low volume with a hard plastic frame, had it for ages. My framless mask strap broke during a training dive. No problem pull out the back up and get on with it.

Like I said this is not a criticism just something I have seen.

Regards, Andrew

Megalodonna · 20th July 2006, 07:55

Mine's in a large pocket on my harness waist band, so it's always there whatever typw of suit I'm wearing.
Can't remeber where I read it but the contents of my pocket are each clipped onto a lanyard which in turn is clipped onto the DPV ring of my harness. This way every thing in my pocket is secured to me and I can't loose items when pulling out another or not closing my pocket properly!

Jo

Pierre Farrugia · 20th July 2006, 08:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back)

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 "

Attachment 2167

I bought one of these from E-Bay just to try it out, and now wont change it with any other mask at all, great field of vision, low volume, it's back and looks sexy

!

decoweenie · 20th July 2006, 10:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

...I have seen two frameless masks break (glass shatter) in the last couple of years. While extremely low volume and easy to pack they had no support and tend to shatter easily...

I understand, but I also been using the same frameless mask for 6-7 years (easily 700-900 dives ?) without problem until the skirt got torn.

Have tried tons of other masks from time to time, but also go back to frameless mask myself. Excellent vision...

Crazyduck · 20th July 2006, 13:17

I totally agree that this depends on the quality build of the mask.

With the exception of going to a prescription mask (for better depth perception) - I lived in my frameless mask and never had a complaint. Field of vision was insane.

Andrew

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I understand, but I also been using the same frameless mask for 6-7 years (easily 700-900 dives ?) without problem until the skirt got torn.

Have tried tons of other masks from time to time, but also go back to frameless mask myself. Excellent vision...

CharlieT · 20th July 2006, 14:29

Always carry one in the left pocket of my Otter Brittanic drysuit.

It's my disaster pocket as it also contains my yellow "emergency" DSMB!

I spit in the spare mask at the same time I do my main mask.

Never had a lost or broken mask in 850+ dives.

Always a 1st time however.

Charlie

nmanfield · 20th July 2006, 15:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Even though I use ffms on my Rbs I still carry a back up half mask in my shorts pocket.

Mike I would have thought this this is even more essential if wering a ffm - I know that I'll be doing it from when picking up my ffm and Meg - That'll be tomorrow then!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HUUUZAAAARRR - Deep Ukranian wrecks here I come

Drysuit woes and new Rebreather calamity here I come - Anyone in Geneva in the weekend watch out - the Swiss haven't started testing sub launched Missiles - It's not a Polaris - It's only a fat Brit that isn't used to wearing a drysuit!!!!

ATB

Nick

nmanfield · 20th July 2006, 15:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia)

I bought one of these from E-Bay just to try it out, and now wont change it with any other mask at all, great field of vision, low volume, it's back and looks sexy

!

I've got a couple of them but funily enough they don't look sexy on me - wonder why?

My spare is the even smaller version of the same mask which is really tiny.

ATB

Nick

Pugwash · 21st July 2006, 07:34

This looks the same as the one that I use. Never had my spare mask break in the pocket on my waistband. I started carrying it perhaps 750 dives ago and it has been on every dive since without exception.

I am careful when packing kit though and always take it out of the Diverite pocket and place it (and my main mask) in the foot pockets of my fins for transportation, as I'm sure that that is where most damage is likely to occur.

Dan

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%
Voters: 188. You may not vote on this poll

20th July 2006, 04:26	#31 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back) I have a mask I call the nameless frameless... 2 for 1 price of 50.00 usd if you give a donation to the Rebreather World DEMA Party. It looks like the same Scubapro-Frameless masks I bought in quantities from Singapore. They are practically identical, except for no SP logo. And that's a great price compare to (my local price of) US$100+ for the Scubapro Frameless, and about 1/2 for the copies. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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20th July 2006, 05:15	#32 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 707	Re: Spare Masks Not a complaint or criticism but I have seen two frameless masks break (glass shatter) in the last couple of years. While extremely low volume and easy to pack they had no support and tend to shatter easily. I have a Cressi free diving mask that has a silicone skirt and is very low volume with a hard plastic frame, had it for ages. My framless mask strap broke during a training dive. No problem pull out the back up and get on with it. Like I said this is not a criticism just something I have seen. Regards, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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20th July 2006, 07:55	#33 (permalink)
Megalodonna New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 14	Re: Spare Masks Mine's in a large pocket on my harness waist band, so it's always there whatever typw of suit I'm wearing. Can't remeber where I read it but the contents of my pocket are each clipped onto a lanyard which in turn is clipped onto the DPV ring of my harness. This way every thing in my pocket is secured to me and I can't loose items when pulling out another or not closing my pocket properly! Jo
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20th July 2006, 08:07	#34 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back) 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 " Attachment 2167 I bought one of these from E-Bay just to try it out, and now wont change it with any other mask at all, great field of vision, low volume, it's back and looks sexy ! __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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20th July 2006, 10:50	#35 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) ...I have seen two frameless masks break (glass shatter) in the last couple of years. While extremely low volume and easy to pack they had no support and tend to shatter easily... I understand, but I also been using the same frameless mask for 6-7 years (easily 700-900 dives ?) without problem until the skirt got torn. Have tried tons of other masks from time to time, but also go back to frameless mask myself. Excellent vision... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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20th July 2006, 13:17	#36 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 707	Re: Spare Masks I totally agree that this depends on the quality build of the mask. With the exception of going to a prescription mask (for better depth perception) - I lived in my frameless mask and never had a complaint. Field of vision was insane. Andrew Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I understand, but I also been using the same frameless mask for 6-7 years (easily 700-900 dives ?) without problem until the skirt got torn. Have tried tons of other masks from time to time, but also go back to frameless mask myself. Excellent vision... __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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20th July 2006, 14:29	#37 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Spare Masks Always carry one in the left pocket of my Otter Brittanic drysuit. It's my disaster pocket as it also contains my yellow "emergency" DSMB! I spit in the spare mask at the same time I do my main mask. Never had a lost or broken mask in 850+ dives. Always a 1st time however. Charlie
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20th July 2006, 15:36	#38 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Even though I use ffms on my Rbs I still carry a back up half mask in my shorts pocket. Mike I would have thought this this is even more essential if wering a ffm - I know that I'll be doing it from when picking up my ffm and Meg - That'll be tomorrow then!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUUUZAAAARRR - Deep Ukranian wrecks here I come Drysuit woes and new Rebreather calamity here I come - Anyone in Geneva in the weekend watch out - the Swiss haven't started testing sub launched Missiles - It's not a Polaris - It's only a fat Brit that isn't used to wearing a drysuit!!!! ATB Nick __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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20th July 2006, 15:43	#39 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: Spare Masks Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia) I bought one of these from E-Bay just to try it out, and now wont change it with any other mask at all, great field of vision, low volume, it's back and looks sexy ! I've got a couple of them but funily enough they don't look sexy on me - wonder why? My spare is the even smaller version of the same mask which is really tiny. ATB Nick __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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21st July 2006, 07:34	#40 (permalink)
Pugwash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 45	Re: Spare Masks This looks the same as the one that I use. Never had my spare mask break in the pocket on my waistband. I started carrying it perhaps 750 dives ago and it has been on every dive since without exception. I am careful when packing kit though and always take it out of the Diverite pocket and place it (and my main mask) in the foot pockets of my fins for transportation, as I'm sure that that is where most damage is likely to occur. Dan
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