You mentioned very good reasons. And I guess it works well if you're only going to use a single regulator. But what about gas changes or the need to use a second reg for other reasons - tear it off and go looking for a half-mask in a pocket? If your reason for going to your second is any kind of an emergency, I doubt complicating the situation with a mask change as well would be advisable. No one in our club (also in Norway) uses full-face mask. Some use rebreathers, but everyone uses a half-mask and I don't usually get too bothered by the cold water. Toes and finger tips generally bother me first.
I have reason number 6: Once I was diving about 2 meter above the buttom of the seabed, and looking down at the buttom. At some point I raised my head to look forward a swam right into a burning jellyfish! I pulled my head away, only to draw the jellyfish right into my entire face. My face was BURNING and swollen in a way you can't believe. I promised myself right there to get a full-face mask, and never use anything else again.
Thanks for the information, I have questions What happens when/if water gets in, does it have a flush mechanism ? Does it consume more air than a regular regulator ? Cheers ~
full face masks all have a purge mechanism, just like a normal second stage regulator does. they also don't consume any more air than a normal second stage regulator, as you don't breathe any more air when using it.
As I understand, The Incoming Air is blown into the Eye section. Then goes into the Mouth/Nose section. Keeping the Mask from Fogging. Like a 3M FF Respirator does.
Sounds much more dangerous in an out of air situation. But instead you mention it being better if you become unconscious. I'll worry more about the former.
it depends, for most people, they're sac rate increases because air is lost through the seal (in the video this happened at the 1:06 mark) this wouldn't happen with a normal regulator. However, if you have a good seal, you can have SAC rates that match or even beat your normal regulator buddies.
Yes, not least because the regulator aren't as good as modern regs. There is also a higher CO2 level. The only real advantage is extra protection in contaminated water. The nonsense about you reg doesn't fall out (which happens when?), is more than offset by out of air situations (either from equipment failure or gas management problems) where you then need to ditch not only your reg but also your mask. Turning a medium incident into a major one!
@@Christian_Wedoy 800 US Dollars you say, I so can't afford that, that's why I bought a free divers snorkel, that cost me around $36 over at Dick's. (-_-)
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You mentioned very good reasons. And I guess it works well if you're only going to use a single regulator. But what about gas changes or the need to use a second reg for other reasons - tear it off and go looking for a half-mask in a pocket? If your reason for going to your second is any kind of an emergency, I doubt complicating the situation with a mask change as well would be advisable. No one in our club (also in Norway) uses full-face mask. Some use rebreathers, but everyone uses a half-mask and I don't usually get too bothered by the cold water. Toes and finger tips generally bother me first.
I have reason number 6: Once I was diving about 2 meter above the buttom of the seabed, and looking down at the buttom. At some point I raised my head to look forward a swam right into a burning jellyfish! I pulled my head away, only to draw the jellyfish right into my entire face. My face was BURNING and swollen in a way you can't believe.
I promised myself right there to get a full-face mask, and never use anything else again.
Thanks for sharing Christian 🙏
How do you equalize your ears with a full face mask
There's a "V" shaped nose block, you can also wiggle your jaw, or any other method that you'd use w/ a normal regulator
I just got a buddy phone for my ffm. I can not wait to try it!
Thanks for the information, I have questions
What happens when/if water gets in, does it have a flush mechanism ?
Does it consume more air than a regular regulator ?
Cheers ~
full face masks all have a purge mechanism, just like a normal second stage regulator does.
they also don't consume any more air than a normal second stage regulator, as you don't breathe any more air when using it.
As I understand, The Incoming Air is blown into the Eye section. Then goes into the Mouth/Nose section. Keeping the Mask from Fogging. Like a 3M FF Respirator does.
can you share a link to the products , also which action camera do you use ? thanks
Sounds much more dangerous in an out of air situation. But instead you mention it being better if you become unconscious. I'll worry more about the former.
Happy new year Christian can you show how to swim upwards from bottom to top.
What if the diver with the full face mask is out of air?? How will I share air with my buddy with full face mask??
well you need to have a second regulator if this one fails or you want to share air
Do you not already use a second regulator for emergencies just like that. Same thing.
Curious if there's a difference in air consumption rate with full face mask?
No
it depends, for most people, they're sac rate increases because air is lost through the seal (in the video this happened at the 1:06 mark) this wouldn't happen with a normal regulator. However, if you have a good seal, you can have SAC rates that match or even beat your normal regulator buddies.
Yes, not least because the regulator aren't as good as modern regs. There is also a higher CO2 level.
The only real advantage is extra protection in contaminated water.
The nonsense about you reg doesn't fall out (which happens when?), is more than offset by out of air situations (either from equipment failure or gas management problems) where you then need to ditch not only your reg but also your mask. Turning a medium incident into a major one!
How to mask clearing?
Plus it's looks cool
I feel like the hose should attach at the bottom 🤔
true
Happy New Year Christian 😎
Happy new year
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That I won't argue with but I hope they're not expensive to buy I will say that otherwise I'm sorry to say.
They are about 800 usd
@@Christian_Wedoy 800 US Dollars you say, I so can't afford that, that's why I bought a free divers snorkel, that cost me around $36 over at Dick's. (-_-)
How about equalizing ears, is it harder ?
No there is something to push your nose on in the mask so you can equalize.
@@Christian_Wedoy Oh ok like a Kirby Morgan helmet
Can you breath through you nose in these?
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I live in norway too can you speak Norwegian? I can i am from norway
Not for someone like me who is Nearsighted. And Needs Rx Lenses
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What mask is that in the video?
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