Black Mask Skirt

[riguerin]

They say that once you've had black, you'll never go back ... mask skirt that is

 

[PerroneFord]

They say that once you've had black, you'll never go back

I can confim this.

 

[riguerin]

I can confim this.

Perrone, do you know anything about the history of the black mask skirt in cave country ? Did it gain popularity due to the use of powerful lighting in tight quarters ?

 

[PerroneFord]

I really don't know about the history. But I do know it keeps those fools with no light control and 21w HIDs, from blinding me all the time.

 

[bubba105]

Everyone appreciates the sacrifices you make...

(Keep telling yourself that!)

I wonder if I could deduct the trip from my taxes?

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

I wonder if I could deduct the trip from my taxes?

Sure, sure.. After all, the IRS calls us "customers." :shakehead

 

[captndale]

For all the reasons already stated it is best to use a black skirt for yourself. However if you are a photographer, you want to put a mask with a clear skirt on your models. The extra light the skirt admits helps to illuminate the face in your photos.

 

[Mr. Sunday]

I have used both and I prefer a black silicone. I think the vis in sunlight is better and the skirt will not turn yellow over time. I love my Cressi Big Eyes.

 

[BuoyantC]

I too have switched to a black skirt for my main mask. I did it for the glare reduction. However I must say that I do miss the peripheral "sense" you get through a clear skirt of nearby divers or critters. You don't actually see them, but your eyes do pick up the motion you may otherwise miss. With a clear skirt I find myself looking less to keep track of buddies since you are just sort of aware of their nearness.

Dennis