View Single Post
Old 12-09-2007, 03:28 PM   #15 (permalink)
adv_diver1
Grouper
 
adv_diver1's Avatar

Forum Stats
 
Join Date: 12/08/2007
Posts: 283

Profile Info
 
Location:
Charleston, SC
Dives Logged: 51-100
Well see that is the thing. I am from the "old skool". The equipment we used and that I still have is quite ancient. If you saw it you would laugh, but it still works great.

The purge masks were the "BEST" of the kind in 1991 when I was getting my PADI OW. They were first introduced to me in the ScubaPro brand and the mask was about $400. A similar mask these days cost $30-$60, but once I got one, I said I would never have another type.. but that was then and the technology is 16 years newer. There was no such thing as low profile or any new super soft silicone either.

I can't wait to get some new stuff. I feel like a bum showing up at a hotel party! Geez...

I am going to get that purge mask, but also the Mares Demon low profile as well. That way I can give 'er the old college try and see which I like and also have a backup mask, all for under $100. I AM STILL IN SHOCK!!
adv_diver1 is offline   Reply With Quote