$1500 Mask

[UbiDubi]

Looks like ScubaToys is taking advance orders on an Oceanic HUD mask.

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=DataMaskHUD+

 

[spectrum]

I didn't notice, does it come with a tether? Loosing that on a backroll would ruin any day.

Pete

 

[markfm]

Curious to see if it has the transmitter sync problem I've seen with some Aeris Elites, where you have to periodically bring your wrist near the transmitter to reestablish the link. Maybe that will be billed as a feature, gets people to practice mask R&R

(If Scubatoys, or Oceanic, wish to donate an early unit, I would happily test it in Curacao this March )

 

[Nemrod]

Maybe you should carry an extra or two, one on the boat, one in the pocket. That would only be 4,500 dollars. They need a matching set of fins with a digital "torque" readout and a digital snorkel with a red led that comes on to tell you the snorkel is below the surface. The mask strap could have a flasher/strobe so your buddy could not fail to see you and a read out advising status, OK, Not OK, so you don't have to constantly ask your buddy if your OK?

Dare I ask, will it be DIR?

N

 

[Diver Dennis]

For that price, it would be well worth investing in a LoJack system...

 

[Diver Dennis]

Dare I ask, will it be DIR?

N

Only if you put it in gauge mode...

 

[RV]

I think I'll wait 'till they upgrade the computer to use 3 transmitters

 

[RecWreck DVR]

well, it is a computer and a mask. But $1500?? Damn! I'll keep my $70 Mares X-Vision thanks. I once saw some tech divers and stole an idea from them to avoid losing my mask, put your mask on first then pull up your hood. That way, the strap is covered by your hood and you wouldn't lose it with a backward roll.

 

[james croft]

Can you wear it on the forehead?

 

[Jeremy Bouwman]

that mask is the bomb although it seems a little pricey. It's kind of cool though to see what kinds of things technology will be sending down the tube our way over the next number of years. Personally, I'll wait for it to get a bit cheaper b4 i invest in that.