Ocean Technology Systems Spectrum Review, Unboxing, & Guardian Comparison - OTS SCUBA Full Face Mask
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Review, unboxing, and underwater footage of Ocean Technology System's newest full face mask "Spectrum" & comparison to the OTS Guardian FFM.
FULL FACE MASKS USED IN THIS VIDEO HERE:
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This full face mask has the optional tinted glass with a Scubapro S600 2nd stage regulator installed. Please refer to the owners manual for OTS for installation and safety procedures.
Footage taken in 2017 in the beautiful San Juan Islands, Washington State.
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THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! Here are links to the face masks used in this video. DIVE SAFE!
OTS Spectrum - Black w/ Tinted Lens: amzn.to/3cqzBr7
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OTS Guardian - Black w/ Clear Lens: amzn.to/2RuZ4sb
Out of all my diving experience I have never seen this amazing creation
Corbin Hockley haha it's a gorgeous peice of equipment, that's for sure.
Thank you for that, Very interesting because today i bought an OTS Guardian Full face mask to be attached to my A.P. Valves inspo and to my ISC megalodon CCR. It was because A.P. Valves told me, they only have a CCR adapter for OTS Full Face masks and no other. So thanks!
Glad I could help!
Good review. I especially appreciated the comparison to the Guardian - pluses and minuses of each.
Thanks for putting this overview together. It looks like a great platform. My biggest concern at first glance is what happens if you have a failure with your reg or if you run out of air. If your system starts to free flow, I'm guessing you just get a lot of air and can still breath just fine but don't know if I might be wrong. If you run out of air or otherwise can't get air from your tank, it seems like this might be a problem for getting the mask off and getting to a dive buddy's backup in short order. Wondering if anyone here already has answers to this.
Hey Eric, thanks for the feedback, This reply is overdue. In the event of a reg failure, you would have to remove (or a term I prefer is "ditch") your mask. You will have a backup regulator as well as backup mask, I also carry a pony. I've never had a reg failure with a guardian *knocks on wood* but the procedure would be similar if a standard reg failed minus the mask swap. I know there are a lot of divers who don't even run a backup reg or use a backup mask, rather just run your main air and pony to a harness mounted air block with a valve. If you run out of air, you can easily swap to your pony with the turn of a valve. That's how a lot of commercial guys set it up. Hope this helps, thanks for the comment!
This mask is similar to the scubapro FFM. I'm using the gardian for 3 years. Happy with the mask.
The guardian is a great mask! I prefer that over the spectrum but it is a great cheaper alternative.
Looks like a great way to get started in FFM diving.
Ty Wyatt great way to get started! Comfortable and easy to use.
Very informative. Much better to see these beforehand
instead of trying to make a decision in a dive shop with
no prior knowledge and other people standing around.
Hey Rocky, thank you very much for the feedback. Did you make a decision on which mask to go with?
@@SSPDIVING I am a lapsed diver with some of my old equipment, planning to start up again.
Awesome video ! Hit everything perfectly ! Definitely will be grabbing this shortly
Thank you, It's a sweet mask! I'm buying a second mask soon! Dive safe!
SSPDIVING I inboxed you on Instagram !
One other notable difference between the Spectrum and the Guardian is that the Spectrum's tempered glass is more scratch-resistant than the acrylic of the Guardian.
I guess I left that part out! Yes, the tempered glass is far more scratch resistant than acrylic. I replace the face plate on my guardian once per year. Tempered glass however will last nearly a lifetime if cared for properly.
Guardian is far more superior for hardcore diving! Spectrum is a good mask for recreational dives shallow! My opinion!
Awesome video. Very thorough and organized!
Hey, thank you for the kind words Steve. Dive safe brother 🤙
The cost to rebuild and service the Guardian is what draws me away from it. I believe our shop charges $160 plus parts which are upwards of $100. Thats a big cost per year
Highly recommend becoming an OTS tech and you can service it yourself (if you’re into that kind of stuff) it’s like $500 for the cert and tool kit and lasts 3-5 years (can’t remember which) annual kits are like $50 and you get discounts on parts.
Thanks for posting and your opinions.
I dive mostly in and around New England so the water isn’t always too clear. But occasionally travel to quarry’s and down south. In your experience did the tinted mask change too much of your visibility compared to the clear guardian mask?
I would stick with clear, they have a clear lens for the spectrum as well. I dive in the outer sound so vis is probably similar or better than NE. Still darker waters than quarrys etc. I would inky use the tinted mask in middle of summer. Otherwise not enough benefit for us.
Awsome... only for the looks i would buy it 😂
Cheers!
Cheers!!
Where do you buy the lens at? I'm looking around
The mask is from Ocean Technology Systems. There are other companies who have scuba masks with similar lenses but nothing that is a ffm
@@SSPDIVING why doesn't OTS sell them so stupid. Imma ask my dealer and see if they can make them 🤣 dive safe brotha
Recently got my PADI cert. & ordered my OTS spectrum, any recommendations on a 2nd stage?
Congrats! I use a scubapro s600 and it's been nothing short of bulletproof. I use it in a more commercial environment and it has held up great. I reccomend any mid range reg that is from a reputable brand. Also important to have a adjustable dial a breath knob.some second stages such as back up regs wont have those but you will want that in your reg.
I've have both masks from OTS. Love the new Spectrum mask for both ease in comfort and equalizing. Still having fogging issues, no matter what defogger or cleansing techniques recommended. Any other suggestions?
I would recommend scrubbing the inside of the lens with a white baking soda toothpaste thoroughly. Before each dive I used baby shampoo on the inside of the lens. Works every time.
Does that blue tint get cancelled out 100% in water? No problem if you're diving in gin viz but how about murky water?
That blue doesn't really cancel out. It sticks around and still gives everything a blue ish tint. If diving in medium to low vis, I'd go with the clear lens to get as much vis as possible. It definitely won't improve vis in murky water.
Hello! Can you tell me please the name of the song at the first min? thank you
Might be time to replace that ball-turret! Great review
Duncan Burkhardt haha yep, she was used on a few messy commercial jobs, internal components are still good 👍
Awesome video thanks!!!
Thank you, I appreciate that. Hope you found it helpful!
How dark is the tint going to be in low light
Too dark in my opinion. Great for warm water, clear water, tropical waters, when you have a lot of sunlight, etc. I highly recommend going with clear if you are in low light, low vis, etc.
What one would you recommend between the Guardian and the Spectrum for ease of use and features to a beginner in open water diving in cold climates?
For a beginner I would recommend the Spectrum, as it's not only more geared towards recreational diving but is also more cost effective. If you know for a fact that diving is something you will do for a very long time, often, and don't have a budget, go with the guardian.... no question.
You didn't really review it.
What did you like/dislike from actually using it? Ect
Great video. I'm going to buy one to replace my old Ocean Reef...but I'm not sure about tinted vs clear glass.
What advantage do they claim for the tinted glass?
Ozzy Guy I've never dived the ocean reef, I hope one day soon I'll be able to try it. Personally I would stick to the clear lens. The tint was perfect during this sunny summer day when sitting on the boat waiting to hop in or when I got out of the water, seemed to be easier on my eyes when they had to readjust to the brightness. Besides that, the actual "tint" is blue. It doesn't restore any colors that may be lost at depth. The water I dive in is fairly dark and I feel my visibility was reduced even with a bright dive torch. Unless you are in 50ft+ and in sunny weather on all of your dives, I would just stay with the clear glass. There was no real advantages to it in my opinion. If you decide to, I believe you can order a tinted or clear lens directly from OTS and give it a shot yourself.
Because the tinted glass reflects red and green light, and passes blue light, if you're diving in brown or green water it will make the environment look more "natural" or more "pleasing"; but since it reduces the total brightness a bit, if you're in dark water it will just make everything appear dimmer still. I'd say it's definitely a "special purpose" option. Handy, for example, if you're doing underwater photography/videography with a manual white-balance setting, so you can see the scene as the camera will record it.
What regulator are you using with that mask?
Scubapro s600, MK25 first stage. Worked great. Most first stages will be just fine.
So... which one do you prefer the most out of the 2?
Sopa DeQuesoCaliente to be honest, I prefer the guardian but maybe that's because I've been diving it for 6 years and am a bit biased. Not a fan of the guardian or stealth regulators though. If you're just rec diving, I would go with the Spectrum.
Can the masks be hooked with communication transmitter? If so, have you tried any and how well does it work?
I'm sure you've found your answer by now but yes you can use the same exact comms as you use in the guardian. Plug n play.
Thanks for the info. 🤔 Got me thinking about getting one. I'm thinking spectrum so I can still pinch my nose lol. Does pushing the Guardian up, work as well as pinching the nose, with the nose piece adjusted properly? Does the nose actually seal completely?
I'm sure you have your answer now but the nose block on the guardian works great, did you end up buying a mask?
You just got it so how is it your best mask you have used ? Nice video. 👌🏼
Thank you
nice video, but i want to know what it's reallllly like please ? am a commercial scalloping set up and we currently use the guardians but they are cumbersome and waste gas. lovely for swimming about but for legging it about hunting stuff, bit of an awkward hat tbh. Is this spectrum soft near the reg ? as in, it's floppy ? looks like your reg hose pushes the mask out of shape ?Does the reg feel heavy at the front ? looks like it would. Does it bend the mask moulding if you snag the reg hose ? do you reckon the reg hose could get pulled out if you snagged it while moving about ? does it expel gas well, we sometime get Co2 head off the guardians if working hard.. like the idea of using actual DV's not the OTS one that comes with Guardian. We use coms too. Also does the Spectrum steam up much ? Guardian's good for not steaming up but waste gas. lot of Questions but your video is one of the only ones of someone actually playing underwater with them :) Cheers
Cool bro, I was actually commercial scallop diving when I took this video. We did a quick scouting/ fun dive at the end of the day and I decided to try out my new spectrum.
The best way I can compare the two is the that the spectrum has more of a recreational feel vs the guardian which is solid, rigid, feels commercial grade.
Near the mouth on the spectrum where you install the reg, there is not much in the way of rigidity so it is a bit floppy, if you get the right hose length and elbow ratio, your reg won’t push to the side nearly as much.
The spectrum did not fog up on me but I did also use a dab of baby shampoo on the inside of the lens before each dive, I treated it like a standard scuba mask since there is not anti fogging feature on the spectrum.
You can install comms as well as an ABV on the spectrum, they also have GoPro and light mounts for it.
Overall if you’re diving commercially, the guardian is the way to go. If you’re diving shallow and it’s light duty work, maybe from an LP compressor with hookah regs, then sure, maybe the spectrum would be a better choice there.
What depths are you diving and diving from a compressor or scuba? And nitrox or enriched air? Thanks for the questions.
@@SSPDIVING ok thanks for reply. This recreational feel to the spectrum is what am worried about i guess. Agree the guardian is a solid feeling bit of kit. good point about correct hose lengths, can see that would help. Still like the idea of getting as close to a half mask and DV as possible with a full face mask. Kirby Morgan 48 is another option. Normally dive with air and no deeper than 20m due to bottom time. Scuba, no hookah.
The spectrum was definitely the most comfortable full face mask I’ve used as the silicone skirt if very soft but I still have mine but do not use it for any serious commercial work. Maybe if I’m working less than 10’ in a lake or something.
The m-48 is a good option, only used one once. Have come close to buying one but stuck with the guardians. In terms of gas consumption, you probably won’t save much more with a spectrum. I’m definitely biased towards guardians, been diving them for 9 years, always been reliable and taken every bit of abuse.
The m-48 is a good option though, especially if you need to ditch the bottom half and grab your backup. Good luck and safe fishing brother, will tag you when I upload some scallop footage!
@@SSPDIVING Legend ! cheers for the honest review. really great to speak with you on this as you have used both and used them properly. Aye Aye, look forward to the footage ! Will post some more diving vids soon myself. Go steady dude
Im an experienced snorkeler I’ve been doing it seriously for 2 years now I want to start scuba diving but im only 13 and don’t know how to start dose anyone have any recommendations on how to start
Hey, that's awesome!!! I highly reccomend finding a local scuba diving shop who can help you become familiar with the gear, knowledge, and skills. Sounds like you're already comfortable in and under the water so classes should be a piece of cake for you. Once you get your "Open Water" (Beginner's) Card, find a dive buddy or two and go out diving in your freetime, whenever you can. Repetitions add much more knowledge and experience that your first class will. Of course, you can always dive with the dive shops, they usually host group dives and have classes to continue on your education. I wish you the best and feel free to ask any questions you may have!!
Thank you I actually just went on 2 dives yesterday it was my first time and I definitely want to do it again I was with a instructor and he thought me how to swim right how to use my equipment how to clear and clean my mask and regulator im definitely going to keep doing it and hopefully save enough to buy my own gear im looking to get certified next thank you for your recommendation unfortunately I live in Colorado USA and I was only able to dive because of the fact that I was on vacation I don’t have any beaches and I don’t think that there are any dive shops near where I live what do you recommend I do?
@@ahh5516 There are lakes in Colorado where you can dive; you don't have to have access to the ocean, although it's nice if you can. Where in Colorado do you live? There are a dozen or so dive shops in the Denver area and up to Fort Collins. There's also one in Avon. If none of those are close enough, then your best bet would be to start saving your allowance (if you get one) and maybe doing after-school work like mowing lawns so you can start saving up for a summer vacation trip to a dive resort. You can take the class-room part of the PADI Open Water Diver class on your computer from home, and then do the diving part in one week at the resort. Definitely discuss this with your parent(s) or legal guardian, and see what they think.
Hey thanks I actually found a local dive shop and got certified i got a basic setup for Christmas im yet to use it outside of a in door pool due to the cold temperatures however my setup has worked very well so far I will be driving to lake of the ozarks in the summer and I will be bringing my setup and going diving there with some relatives who dive as well
@@ahh5516 That's good to hear! You've got a lot of diving ahead of you. I started snorkeling when I was 16, and I did a couple of scuba dives with friends and took an "introduction to scuba diving" class, but I never got around to getting certified and getting my own wetsuit and regulator until I was 61. Better late than never, but what a waste of good diving years. (By the way, I was the oldest student in my class, and the youngest was 13.) Have fun, and happy diving!
Which would you recommend for people that are just starting out?
Super Comics Studios for people just getting started I would recommend the spectrum FFM as it is half the cost of the guardian and stealth, and most likely the user will already have a second stage they can install. Better to test that out before you invest $800 on a ffm. I do however prefer the guardian.
Does Spectrum allow diver to breathe through nose?
Can Teekoh yes, you can breathe through your nose and mouth at the same time, just like regular breathing! Lol
Hi.. What are the differences between the standard clear tempered glass and tinted lens?
Is it just the color for the look or are there any function differences between the two?
And, is the tinted lens also made with tempered glass too?
Thank you.
I'm sure you have your answer by now but the tinted lens is actually darker and has a blue tint. Looks cooler, clear is much more practical imo.
@@SSPDIVING Thank you for your response. I actually haven't get one yet.
Great video
Thanks!
Why choose ffm instead of a regular mask? I am new to diving but I feel like I would really enjoy this mask. I wear a ffm at the fire dept so I’m used to the structure of it I guess, but I am looking for your opinion on the matter. Thanks
Hey Jeff, thanks for the question. I would imagine the guardian would be a more familiar fit for you. It does have more rigidity than the spectrum, which is probably similar to the FFM you wear as a fireman. The guardian is my favorite of the two but the spectrum is much more cost effective, you just need to supply and install your own regulator, it also is less rigid than the guardian. Where are you located?
SSPDIVING I am down in south Florida. I love it down here and most of the ppl I work with dive and I started because I want to get to rescue diver so I can put in for it with a dept, however recreational diving and lobster diving is a major joy as well!
Is the spectrum mask compatible with the OTS Hot Mic, Dual Earphones, PTT Control, HiUse Communication Device???
Yes, good question. There's a part where I touched base on this subject in the video. All of those are compatible with the spectrum! Just like the guardian which so it is a great alternative.
What about prescription glasses?
OTS makes a prescription glasses eyewear kit, but I'm not aware of one for the spectrum yet. I would talk to them. A cheaper and probably better alternative would be to purchase a prescription lens kit from "trident" I know a few divers who use them. You would probably have best results when using the clear glass lens, not the tinted lens but I cant say for sure. I hope this helps!!
I would use it for airsoft or paintball
I can only recommend you to not do this. The glass and material of the mask are build to withstand pressure, but most likely arent made for kinetic impacts like a BB-hit.
VannExel I think so
Would ditch that hose for a flexible braided line bro.
1 Year Update: Hose still going strong.
Im doing some research on some full face mask, what are your thoughts on the "ocean reef" masks? And have you done any training on how to use that mask?
Phillip Borbon I have the ocean reef. They’re comfortable and nice. But i thought it was a little difficult to equalize with it
Do I have to get a ffm certificate to use this? ( I know a bit of a dumb question )
Only dumb question is the one you don't ask... lol you can still buy a FFM and dive it without a FFM certification card. However, if you do this, you will want to familiarize yourself with the out of air and emergency situations, donning and doffing the mask underwater in case of emergency, and follow all manufacturers recommendations. I do not have a FFM certification but I do have experience, knowledge, and confidence in the event of an emergency. So to answer your question... it would be a judgment call, up to you.
How does the field of view differ from each other?
Michael Anthony great question! This is a topic I wish I would have covered more extensively while I had the chance. There's pros and cons to each mask when is comes to the field of vision. The spectrum's glass lens is closer you your face giving you a slightly wider field of view, the cons to this is the skirt is non transparent so you lose some of your peripherals so there is a give and take there. With the guardian, the acrylic lens is slightly further from your face than the spectrum lens is so some of your overall field of view is reduced... slightly. The pros of the guardian is that is has "frosted" sides to the lens so even though the lens is further, your re-gain some if your peripheral vision in my opinion. Overall I think the guardian wins this category even though they are roughly the same. It was pretty unoticable to me, hence why I didn't even think ti bring it up in this video. Thanks for the comment, hope this helps!
Do I still need a full face certification for this since your still using your own first stage?
It is not needed but highly recommended. If you choose not to take a FFM class, you will want to familiarize with emergency skills and be able to execute them confidently if an issue were to arise. A pool or shallow water with a dive buddy is a great place to practice. However, it is not illegal to purchase a FFM without a certification. Is it "needed" depends on experience and comfort level I suppose.
Hi, what kind of dry suit do you have in the beginning of the video?
DUI FLX 50/50 It's a little outdated, the best comparison to a newer DUI would be the FLX Extreme.
Thanks!
Why the tinted glass? How different is it?
Blair Hogg It reduces surface glare I believe (it also looks really cool)
What do you do for a secondary ?
John McGuinness Hey John McGuinness great question, I just use a standard 2nd stage which is attatched to my right hip, I keep a spare scuba mask in my pocket. If anything goes wrong with my ffm or reg, ditch the ffm and convert to a standard scuba set up. Not the most comfortable thing to do in 45f water. The best thing to do is practice in calm shallow water or a pool.
Nice vid 👍! I’m new to diving, and I want to know if you are able to speak under water with this. I saw it in a video once, but I’m not sure if it was just the camera.
Hey there! Yep, you can speak underwater with this. If you are talking about yelling to other divers underwater then, well they can hear you but it will be muffled. You need to be close for them to hear your mumbling. The other option is to purchase underwater communications. A ear/ mic system is installed in your mask, super easy to do, and you are now able to talk directly to any other diver that is also using a wireless underwater "buddy phone" OR you can have hardwire communications to the surface!
Thanks!
Are they planning on making a buddy phone type thing and if they are do you know when they might do this? Thanks and new sub 😀
Oh_Keyz good question! OTS has buddy phones that are designed for the guardian but are also compatible with the spectrum! Both hard wire and through-water comms are compatible with the mask which is a huge positive!
SSPDIVING thank you so mutch are you planning on doing a review?
Any issues with fogging or water in the lower area of the lenses? Were you able to try the ABV on the spectrum?
Good question, I haven't tried the ABV on the spectrum. I honestly stopped diving the spectrum and went back tot he guardian and it's a better fit for the type of diving I do. The spectrum did not fog when I applied de-fog to the lens. otherwise, it can definitely fog on you.
Thanks for the reply, have you tried a night dive or low viz conditions with the spectrum? Is the blue tint alot darker in those situations?
i do not like the system if something goes wrong you lose your mask to swap the second stage, it should be hot swapable
Thanks for the comment Ray. This can certainly be a problem, proper training training requires you to remove the full face mask and use a spare scuba mask and safe second as backup.
Please forgive the newbie question, just starting to get into diving, so with this mask you can inhale and exhale using your nose instead of your mouth?
Yep! You're nose and mouth sit inside of an oral nasal pocket inside the mask!
@@SSPDIVING Thank you sir great video, looks like the OTS Spectrum is a good compromise in price for those of us wanting to go full mask. I just need to add the surface breathing valve, any advice regarding what secondary to use?
You know, I have only used it with a scubapro s600 which is a good second stage. It worked well with it!
Good for starters?
Blue Sky great for starters, just like diving a standard scuba reg but no jaw fatigue and a dry face! Easy transition.
Hell yeah dude
chance Damron appreciate it brotha
Cat crap anti fog best i ever used how much are both of those masks i have a aling AGA mask wanted to get something newer and cooler . If i get that spectrum my posidon odin is goin in it for sure i do a lot of swift water diving in the st.clair river in port huron Michigan
Lol try baby shampoo, less mess and it smells better. The guardian runs around $799 USD & the spectrum runs around $399 USD. The Poseidon woukd be a nice choice, and woukd allow one side of your mask to be "bubble free" for filming your dives. Sounds cold! Do you ever post videos?
I have a question I haven't found an answer to yet, so before I send letter to OTS maybe someone here can answer it. I dive Nitrox, and there are certain precautions that have to be taken with regard to materials, cleaning agents, etc. for tanks and regulators to be "oxygen clean." Is that also true of full-face masks, and if so is the OTS Spectrum usable with EAN36 Nitrox?
Great question! Actually, I was diving 34% when I filmed this footage, rec diving, nothing special. I have a handful of dives on Nitrox in the Spectrum and around 250 Nitrox "Working" dives in a Guardian. Just about all dives on the Guardian were between 80-100', working hard, heavy breathing, 32-37%. I can say that the guardian preformed well.
I always keep the inside of the mask clean to prevent mold or bacteria growth. All I use is Dawn dish soap and warm to hot water and dry immediately. I would do nothing different to this mask although OTS may have other suggestions or other cleaning agents such as simple green.
The main precaution is take is to make sure the oral nasal pocket is sealed properly to your face to prevent exhaling and inhaling of CO2 in and out the "dead spaces" in the mask such as near the glass or any other area INSIDE of the mask but OUTSIDE of the oral nasal pocket. That was a lot, hope it all made sense. OTS has great customer service and can typically answer any questions you have about their products as well.
Thank you again for your reply and for sharing your experiences related to my questions. You've been most helpful. It looks like I'm going to be placing an order for an OTS Spectrum next payday. It's not really in my budget, but the advantages for diving in the cold waters of my native Puget Sound will outweigh any temporary pain in the wallet.
No worries! I think you'll like it a lot. In my opinion it's by far the best FFM that you can install any 2nd stage in. They also have a pov mount and maybe a light mount coming out or may already be, as well as an ABV.
I couldn't wait. Ordered from Leisure Pro today. $399 and free shipping. Looks like I'll be brown-bagging it at work for the next week, and eating ramen and mac & cheese at home. ;-)
Haha awesome to hear! What lens/ skirt combo did you go with? Been there, done that... and I dive for a living 😂😂
Maybe I missed something but what is the cost of the mask?
They retail for $399 USD, with no regulator or other accessories.
@@SSPDIVING cheaper than I expected!
Right? Not bad, I would reccomend purchasing an Ambient Breathing Valve (allows you to conserve air after the mask is donned) and a light mount to keep your hands free.
@@SSPDIVING just might have to buy one to add to gear....just ha e to tell my wife something clever to buy it. LOL
@@petecadigan5065 there are endless reasons to buy one, it's safer, no regulator falling out of your mouth, if you go unconscious, you still have an air supply, you can also tell her it'll make you not feel as claustrophobic 😂😂😂
wow what a creation, just a question how much was it and also you earned an extra sub from me
darkrai hunter wow, thank you! They retail $399 USD. Where are you from?
SSPDIVING I'm from England but love my diving how about you which state
Man I am getting one for my wife.
Every mask she has tried leaks. I hope this helps her.
For diving up in the PNW is the coated lense better?
I was a little slow on the reply, did you guys end up buying a mask?
@@SSPDIVING we have not picked up a mask yet for her. Been pretty busy.
I do need to get in the water soon its been since January hahaha
Spearfishing!
@@boostedpower5417 YES! Spearfishing season is right around the corner!! lol go with the clear lens. It's more suitable for our waters. The blue tint doesn't help much here.
@@SSPDIVING any chance u free dive as well?
@@boostedpower5417 not yet, someday though!! I don’t know if any shallow spearing spots in the sound. I do most of my spearing from the shore right now in about 70’
How much is it
Retail price is US$399, but you might find it for less if you shop around. Add to that the cost of a regulator, because unlike the OTS Gaudian, Ocean Reef Neptune, etc. it doesn't come with one. Of course, if you already have a second stage that you won't need to use with a regular mask, you can dedicate it to the Spectrum at no cost.
How do you defog the Spectrum mask?
Dick Gibson Use a defogging agent. I haven't used it yet and seems to work fine in 70+ degree F topside and
It shouldn’t actually fog up because air is coming into the full face mask from the tanks. If it does fog up, shit
This is true for the guardian for the most part but mine still does fog from temperature change and if there is moisture in the mask. The Spectrum FFM does not have a defog feature so you will need a defog. Johnson&johnson baby shampoo works great!
"I haven't used [defog] yet and [my Spectrum] seems to work fine in 70+ degree F topside and
In the first comment you quoted was regarding the OTS Spectrum. The second comment you quoted was addressing the "defog" feature in the Guardian, not the spectrum. To clarify, I have not used a defog agent in the Spectrum nor have I needed to. The Spectrum was completely dry inside when I dived it and the oral nasal pocket fit may face like a glove, creating zero condensation on the inside of the glass. However, if I were to use this mask as a primary, I would use a defogging agent just as I would for a normal SCUBA mask or a FFM like the Kirby Morgan EXO that does not have a defog feature.
wish i had that
The best and cheapest alternative to the traditional face mask. They're around $299 but OTS has been having lots of sales lately!
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Neptune Space full mask is better. No need to add a second stage.
Matthew Illian But is it rebreather compatible?
ThiccLord _ 947: Yes it is.
Matthew Illian Ok thanks for the info
"Neptune Space full mask is better. No need to add a second stage."
So instead you pay for a built-in second stage up front, and you have no choice of which one you get.
buy now for 1200wst lol
Deal lol
Nose clearing????? Equalization!!!!
Simply pinch the nose through the mask's "skirt" just as you would with a typical scuba mask. Works great!
😂😂😂😂😂 I'm a twin hose and fullface and standard mask diver!
@@schmedlywhiplash6267 lol how do you typically clear?
@@SSPDIVING pinch my nose in conventional mask and yawn or twitch roll jaw in fullface! Nooooo prob....😀😋
@@schmedlywhiplash6267 see.... you're a natural! Haha