Black vs. clear skirt

[alwaingold]

It is easier to signal someone with your light from beside/behind them if they have a clear mask skirt. In fact, if you aim your light properly, you can keep it pointing in the side of the mask so your buddy can always see your light beam and know you are there. Of course, the black skirt looks cooler, and we all know that's what really matters.

 

[trigfunctions]

The first time I dove with a black skirt mask I felt very claustrophobic. I got used to it, but I prefer a clear skirt, except for snorkeling.

 

[ianw2]

I am claustrophobic. I cannot dive with a colored mask skirt. It makes me feel as though I am in a tube.
Ian

 

[rhlee]

It is easier to signal someone with your light from beside/behind them if they have a clear mask skirt. In fact, if you aim your light properly, you can keep it pointing in the side of the mask so your buddy can always see your light beam and know you are there. Of course, the black skirt looks cooler, and we all know that's what really matters.

Yes, it also helps if you have a $1300 light

 

[H2Andy]

oh, no ... a $600 light will do

Of course, the black skirt looks cooler, and we all know that's what really matters.

damn skippy

 

[alwaingold]

Yes, it also helps if you have a $1300 light

Is that why you switched to a black mask skirt? Because my piddly little 10 watt wasn't good enough for you to see it through the side of your mask skirt anyway? You're such a light snob