Lets talk mask

[rick.ther]

I am a dredger and U/W detector, in the past I have just used a regular mask and regulator set up on my different hookah systems. I am thinking going to a full face mask now since I am getting too much jaw fatigue. At looking at the cost of FF mask, I am leaning towards a IST m37. any thoughts?
Other masks are very expensive and not much options in using my regulators.
Rick

 

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[ssdsupply]

I don't like full face masks. You will have more problems using them than a regular mask. I suggest you get a sea cure mouthpiece for your regulator instead. This mouthpiece allows you to form it to perfectly fit your teeth and be comfortable. I've been a diver 52 years and until I retired I owned the oldest dive store in the US.

 

[winners58]

A guy I was dredging with had one he said he was going the switch back he was having problems
with air blowing out the sides and getting moisture inside, the more expensive ones have pressure equalization
I use mouthpiece with a bridge to hold it in with the top soft palate, its formed like a denture
https://www.oceanenterprises.com/scuba-gear/aqualung-comfo-bite-mouthpiece.html

 

[treasuresalvor]

I don't like full face masks either but I have used a Ocean Reef Neptune and didn't mind it. I had a Scuba Pro and hated it. I agree, a good mouth piece makes all the difference.

 

[njcommercialdiver]

if you want a good full face mask, not those cheap pieces of crap , buy a kirby morgan bandmask (kmb10,kmb18 etc or even a exo mask), when i still had my own commercial diving company, i spent many many hours in them and helmets. beats holding a mouthpiece for 10 or 12 hours, talk about jaw fatigue. they have flow adjustable regulators and have no problem running off my t80s on my dredges. if you cant afford one of those, get an AGA mask, you can get a plate to use other regs. i have one with the plate and an oceanic omega low profile reg and it also has a optional surface "gill" so you can breath while on the surface without taking it off or using your air supply

 

[Reed Lukens]

I like them and it's nice to have one to use when in ice cold water. It does keep the face from turning red from the colder temps. You still need to leave a little water inside to splash around and keep the lens from fogging but they work great. We also planned on using the more expensive model with voice communication and had them on order when California kicked us in the teeth... Start with a cheapo to make sure that you like it, then if you want to spend the money, do so - https://www.amazon.com/Full-Face-Bl...ts=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin:2771540011
Make sure that you have the right hood that will seal over and around the outside of it and enjoy being warm

 

[polekaat]

I used the old standard, mouth held regulator, and dive mask. Then I found a Ocean Reef Neptune II, on Craigslist for $150. I will never go back. Everyone who dredges with me, ends up buying a full face mask too.

Polekaat

 

[Strebs]

I got this mask last year. Could never get it to seal right, would always leak around the temple area for both my dive partner and I. For all the hassle i just went back to goggles and grew a beard