DataMask?

[Dive4Fun]

Ok, has anyone tried the Oceanic DataMask yet? It seems like it would be great and at the cost some of the computers now it's not too far off. I just can't get passed spending $1500 on a mask...? Any personal reviews would be great.

And just for the record I'm currently only diving recreational but plan on going into tech/deep/wreck/cave diving in the near future.

[Chad]

I don't think it would make a useful piece of tech gear. You can get a really nice mixed gas computer for about the same price.
Delta P VR3 Dive Computer, Computers: Nitrox, Delta P, Delta P VR3 Dive Computer

I would be afraid of losing a $1500 mask. Also, if you use your computer to plan and log your dives you have to carry your mask around during your surface interval.

Having said that I have a friend that loves his Datamask and uses it for open water diving with no issues. In the end it is personal preference but I would not consider this technical gear.

[RoyN]

I can't read the numbers on the side, thats the reason why I'm using an RX mask.

[MSilvia]

Not only would I not want the datamask for technical diving, I'm not convinced I'd want a dive computer at all. Like most deco divers I know, I plan my dives ahead of time, and execute them using a bottom timer. Since I have to bring exactly the mixes and quantities of gasses I need to for the dive, I don't want to calculate my dive plan on the fly like I might with a recreational dive.

That said, heads-up info is pretty cool. If the Datamask has gauge mode, I might consider it, but I don't think either the slight advantage or "cool toy factor" justifies the high cost for me. For the same price, you could get a bottom timer and a nice set of new manifolded doubles, and you might even have enough left for an AL40 deco bottle.

[DiverJoe]

Hola guys,

Not gonna type the whole thing again, but here's the link:

HUD Mask

I have Techie diver-wrecker buddies that love them, some that don't like them and a few that are appathetic to the subject of the DataMask, so...
try them and make your own call I guess.

Dive Safe!

DiverJoe

[Dive4Fun]

Thanks, didn't realize this was a repost. The mods can feel free to lock/delete it. The info is helpful and I'll probably stick to standard gauges for a while longer.