AGA Masks

[DiverBry]

Originally Posted by mm2002

Thanks a bunch for the info. Yeah, it is ironic, but the surgery is around 15K. I can deal with it on the surface (have for 45 years) but when diving, it does seem to be a problem worth fixing.

Hi Guys,

Just saw this thread... very good information here.

I own an AGA, and really like it. One nice feature is that because you can breathe through your nose, the dry tank air isn't a big deal... your nose warms and moistens the air as you breathe... no more dry throat.

OTS just came out with a new line of masks called the Guardian... they come with an ambient air valve preinstalled, and come with a hose and mask bag. I want to get an ambient air valve and bag for my AGA, but think I'll spend that money on a new Guardian, instead.

Joe and Larry are going to start carrying these in the store, I believe... they can hook you up with one as soon as they become available.

[Crimediver]

The ambient air valve is the way to go. I have added one to my AGA and it is very sweet addition. I have used "The Gill" and liked it OK but the OTS Ambient air valve is much better. Even when entering water with it accidently open it will not flood your mask. I have not dove the Guardian but I will hopefully be looking at one shortly. I may be taking an AGA tech refresher class from John Hott with OTS who will be bringing some Guardians.
I hear they even make the Guardian in PINK!

[cummings66]

Originally Posted by mm2002

but if I could dive while being able to breath through my nose, I'd be in heaven! So far, a FFM would seem to be the answer to my problem. Or maybe it just seems too good to be true!

If you want to go diving with me someday I'll bring my Mantis FFM down for you to try out. It's much cheaper, and not as good as the AGA but it will let you see if it cures your issue.

When Table Rock clears up let me know if you want to try it.

[elijahb]

Seems like a cool idea. I wonder if there is any place I can rent one of these.

[cummings66]

Sometimes a shop will lend you one to demo if they think you'll buy one. My LDS did that for me which is how I know of them.

[DiverBry]

Check it out... ScubaToys carries these now!

OTS Guardian Full Face Mask, Dive Masks, OTS, OTS Guardian Full Face Mask

[wb5plj]

When you guys say AGA do you mean the Interspiro sold through OTS? This did start life out as a Gas mask didn't it?

[DiverBry]

Originally Posted by wb5plj

When you guys say AGA do you mean the Interspiro sold through OTS? This did start life out as a Gas mask didn't it?

You're almost 100% right... it is a modular design.

The Interspiro and Divator masks each use the same facepiece seal, but the lens and breathing assemblies are of different designs... one for SCBA use, one for NATO Gas mask cartridges, and one for SCUBA. There are also breathing assemblies available for rebreather use. Once facepiece, many applications.

I understand that the Guardian masks are a back-to-the-drawingboard design, for the purpose of bringing a recreational full-face mask to the market.

[Stacio]

Since one would be breathing throuhg his mouth and nose and not have the pressure on the upper part of the mouth, would it be easier to equalize in a FFM?

[cummings66]

For me it's no different, exactly the same.