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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    Do you HAVE TO get a black mask in order to be DIR?
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    I compared the pros and cons of each on the net. I have proof of my claim...Does anyone else have proof of theirs? This I know... My mask is totally clear (ScubaPro CrystalVu) and it does let in more light than black masks. Is this better for "seeing" things underwater? I say yes. If I want...
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    Just did a google search on "clear mask skirts". The first site that came up said this...."A majority of divers prefer masks with clear skirts which let in the maximum amount of light" the website is www.greatoutdoors.ie/masks. I bet I can find hundreds more like it. I was wrong about the...
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    Was your physiology class a lab also? If not...do some testing on your own. Compare masks on the net...see what they say. I think it is even in my NAUI book about a clear skirt mask lets more light in and is better than a dark skirt. Let me see if I can find it.
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    What is being projected underwater? You are off base on that one. Totally different when you are talking an image that is being projected. And an eye exam???? Are you serious? They want it dark so no other light can enter your eyes, other than the Docs instrument. Do some research...the...
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    Wrong, wrong, wrong. How much glare are you gonna have at 100 ft.? Unless you are using a million watt spotlight or something.... if you are down 100 ft., on a wreck in the Gulf of Mexico like me, you want ALL THE LIGHT YOU CAN to enter your mask. Do some research...you will be suprised.
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    Maybe not directly in front but you do have some peripheral vision going on and the more light that enters...the more you see. Read my reply to ZULU.
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    Well let's take a quick lesson in how you "SEE" something. Light bounces off an object, comes back at you, enters your eyes, your brain processes the info. If the light that comes back at you is blocked by a black skirt, you will not process that because it is not getting to your eyes. A...
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    Clear Mask Skirt vs. Black Mask Skirt

    One big advantage on the clear skirt is that more light does enter therefore you can see better. When I am down 100 ft. I want the most light possible entering my mask.
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    Are cheap Casio's really this good?

    Don't know about the Casio but I read a thread here over a year ago about a $5 watch from Wal-mart called Aquatech. It has been flawless for me (been down to 110ft). I am sure the Casio works great.
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    Down deep...things to remember

    Going to try like crazy!
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    Down deep...things to remember

    Cool! By the way...it has been a real pleasure getting involved in this little discussion. I will be thinking of you all while I am in Key West starting tomorrow (Fri.) for 10 days. (just had to rub it in) These Navy dets. sure are tough on us contractors!!!! I will have to ask some of the...
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    Down deep...things to remember

    Pug, I understand where you are coming from. Your points are well taken. But all the planning in the world may not be enough in some cases, no matter how remote the possibility. The pros definately outway the cons in my opinion. Who knows...maybe oneday you WILL have a diver who has that kind of...
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    Down deep...things to remember

    I see your point. Nothing beats good planning and nothing should. It's just an extra safety precaution in my view. Nothing wrong with that.
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    Down deep...things to remember

    It's just a safety issue only to be used in an EMERGENCY when a drop tank may mean the difference between life and death. The best ones are never used...but SOME OF US don't have THOSE KIND OF EMERGENCIES ON THEIR BOAT!!! They can magically plan for ANY UNFORESEEN emergency...that is...
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    Down deep...things to remember

    As I said, ANY emergency that a hang bottle may be required. Sorry if that is not specific enough but that is the point. We can get into hypothetical situations if you like. But again, to NOT HANG A BOTTLE JUST BECAUSE I DON'T ALLOW PEOPLE WHO HAVE THOSE KINDS OF EMERGENCIES ON MY BOAT is...
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    Down deep...things to remember

    Sorry, it's impossible to plan for "unforeseen" emergencies because they are exactly that...
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    Down deep...things to remember

    Yeah, I apologize if I seem a little to opinionated but I am having my roof put on (Pensacola hurricane) and the banging is driving me nuts!!!
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