Anyone using OceanReef FFM?

robinzon · 19th December 2006, 01:31

Yes, I just read the article

very inspirational..

Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back)

Matt has had more training on this then you would want to think about !

way to go Matt !!!!!!!!

robinzon · 19th December 2006, 01:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

You have the possibility to mount a second reg on the right side of the mask, but I find better to have a separated reg for the reason I told you before.

Nad

Nad that goes w/o saying of having a standard reg and a regular mask in a pocket... the more I think about it the more I am leaning towards something like Poseidon/Drager or better yet the Supermask

abowie · 19th December 2006, 01:50

I had one; it was crap.

It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt.

I sold it to some other sucker.

If you want a FFM get an AGA.

MPJScuba · 20th December 2006, 15:10

Dam it's crap????? AGA is a good FFM but I gave to a friend. The visibility is so much better on the Ocean Reef. Just check out the side view. As for leaking I had no problems with any of mine. There seems to be a trick with everything. There have been lots of improvements with Predator FFM.

Take care Matt

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

I had one; it was crap.

It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt.

I sold it to some other sucker.

If you want a FFM get an AGA.

Nad · 20th December 2006, 15:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by robinzon)

Nad that goes w/o saying of having a standard reg and a regular mask in a pocket... the more I think about it the more I am leaning towards something like Poseidon/Drager or better yet the Supermask

Agree, I would bet for the Supermask.

Cheers

Nad

AD_ward9 · 20th December 2006, 15:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

I had one; it was crap.

It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt.

I sold it to some other sucker.

If you want a FFM get an AGA.

Same experience. Had two. Even on open circuit I had to fight free-flow and water leaks.
Alex

**fireman** · 20th December 2006, 15:38

Has anyone used the Widolf ffm from divematics?
Later--Sorry I spoke first then searched...

***jradomski*** · 20th December 2006, 17:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

I had one; it was crap.

It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt.

I sold it to some other sucker.

If you want a FFM get an AGA.

I wouldn't go that far but I agree the AGA is a better mask..

The leaking appears to be due to the shape of the divers face.. Some it sealwell others not so good.. I havent had any problems with leaking, and have the mask set up to breathe rather well.. For what I use it for its more than adequate, and if it gets stolen during transport, I'm out much less money..

Also I have found the the OR mask performance is also effected by the flow rate delievered by the 1st stage.. When I was first playing with the OR mask I found that if I high performance 1st stage was used, a lower IP had to be used otherwise gas tended to get blown into the mask too quickly when the knob was adjusted to breathe confortably.

I ended up using mine with a mares mr12 1st stage (it seemed to work the best) , I couldn't find a happy medium with my poseidon 1st, and had acceptable results with an apeks 1st..

Pat Coughlan · 20th December 2006, 19:36

I have used the OceanReef Neptune Nira and I cant say I am overly impressed with them. They are ok while diving in a normal attitude and not altering your breathing rate but anything outside that results in having to constantly adjust the BR knob and shut the exhaust port if inverted. I have never seen on e converted for rebreathers
Aga's are a better mask in my opinion. I use an M48 both open and closed circuit once you get used to the restricted vision they are geat

Cheers pat

***caveseeker7*** · 20th December 2006, 20:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

The leaking really appears to be the shape of the divers face..

Can't be, Joe, Andrew's face doesn't really have a shape.

19th December 2006, 01:31	#11 (permalink)
robinzon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 52	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Yes, I just read the article very inspirational.. Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back) Matt has had more training on this then you would want to think about ! way to go Matt !!!!!!!!
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19th December 2006, 01:32	#12 (permalink)
robinzon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 52	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) You have the possibility to mount a second reg on the right side of the mask, but I find better to have a separated reg for the reason I told you before. Nad Nad that goes w/o saying of having a standard reg and a regular mask in a pocket... the more I think about it the more I am leaning towards something like Poseidon/Drager or better yet the Supermask
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19th December 2006, 01:50	#13 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 574	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? I had one; it was crap. It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt. I sold it to some other sucker. If you want a FFM get an AGA. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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20th December 2006, 15:10	#14 (permalink)
MPJScuba New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodbury, MN, USA Posts: 43	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Dam it's crap????? AGA is a good FFM but I gave to a friend. The visibility is so much better on the Ocean Reef. Just check out the side view. As for leaking I had no problems with any of mine. There seems to be a trick with everything. There have been lots of improvements with Predator FFM. Take care Matt Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) I had one; it was crap. It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt. I sold it to some other sucker. If you want a FFM get an AGA. __________________ Henry David Thoreau: I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
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20th December 2006, 15:17	#15 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Quote: (Originally Posted by robinzon) Nad that goes w/o saying of having a standard reg and a regular mask in a pocket... the more I think about it the more I am leaning towards something like Poseidon/Drager or better yet the Supermask Agree, I would bet for the Supermask. Cheers Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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20th December 2006, 15:26	#16 (permalink)
AD_ward9 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,011	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) I had one; it was crap. It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt. I sold it to some other sucker. If you want a FFM get an AGA. Same experience. Had two. Even on open circuit I had to fight free-flow and water leaks. Alex
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20th December 2006, 15:38	#17 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 549	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Has anyone used the Widolf ffm from divematics? Later--Sorry I spoke first then searched... Last edited by fireman : 20th December 2006 at 17:15.
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20th December 2006, 17:54	#18 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) I had one; it was crap. It leaked all the time and the reg was hard to breathe on. If you made the reg easy enough to breathe on it would free flow around the mask skirt. I sold it to some other sucker. If you want a FFM get an AGA. I wouldn't go that far but I agree the AGA is a better mask.. The leaking appears to be due to the shape of the divers face.. Some it sealwell others not so good.. I havent had any problems with leaking, and have the mask set up to breathe rather well.. For what I use it for its more than adequate, and if it gets stolen during transport, I'm out much less money.. Also I have found the the OR mask performance is also effected by the flow rate delievered by the 1st stage.. When I was first playing with the OR mask I found that if I high performance 1st stage was used, a lower IP had to be used otherwise gas tended to get blown into the mask too quickly when the knob was adjusted to breathe confortably. I ended up using mine with a mares mr12 1st stage (it seemed to work the best) , I couldn't find a happy medium with my poseidon 1st, and had acceptable results with an apeks 1st.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated. Last edited by jradomski : 21st December 2006 at 05:35.
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20th December 2006, 19:36	#19 (permalink)
Pat Coughlan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ireland- County Mayo Posts: 87	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? I have used the OceanReef Neptune Nira and I cant say I am overly impressed with them. They are ok while diving in a normal attitude and not altering your breathing rate but anything outside that results in having to constantly adjust the BR knob and shut the exhaust port if inverted. I have never seen on e converted for rebreathers Aga's are a better mask in my opinion. I use an M48 both open and closed circuit once you get used to the restricted vision they are geat Cheers pat
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20th December 2006, 20:47	#20 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,556	Re: Anyone using OceanReef FFM? Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) The leaking really appears to be the shape of the divers face.. Can't be, Joe, Andrew's face doesn't really have a shape. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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