Considering OTS Full Face Mask

[ScubaSteve85]

Hi Akimbo,

Currently we are sold out of the Black Skirt / Clear lens and Black Skirt / Coated lens versions of the Spectrums...They sold out quickly! We are expecting to have more of those available in August.

We currently have Blue Skirt / Clear lens and Blue Skirt / Coated lens available and in stock now!

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to me anytime!

Cheers.

Oh wow. That Spectrum looks really cool. You've got my attention. Does it have a surface air valve option? Can the standard OTS comm options be used with it?

 

[anelson-OTS]

Oh wow. That Spectrum looks really cool. You've got my attention. Does it have a surface air valve option? Can the standard OTS comm options be used with it?

Hi ScubaSteve85,

The Spectrum FFM does not have an Ambient Breathing Valve....yet. We are working on adding one to the opposite side of the communications port. We are hoping to have that available for purchase within the next year.

The Spectrum / Guardian / Stealth FFMs all share the same Earphone - Microphone Assemblies and Buddy Phones as they use the same mounting methods. So, you can take one off of one mask and swap it to another if you'd like!

 

[Akimbo]

Hi ScubaSteve85,

The Spectrum FFM does not have an Ambient Breathing Valve....yet. ...

Just a thought: I used a crude snorkel made for one of the Italian-made FFMs back in the 1960s. It was literally chrome-plated copper pipe with soldered elbows. The "valve" was just a copper pipe cap with a gasket held on the end with rubber straps. I'm not suggesting that you copy it, but the function of a snorkel on a FFM was invaluable. IMHO, modern FFMs are nearly useless for shore diving even with any of the available ABVs, they are great on boats though.

I know you have a lot of devices competing for the two "sockets" on both sides of the second-stage socket in front, but I think a snorkel would increase the market for the mask. I've used almost all the FFMs over the years and must say that the Spectrum looks like it has great potential. Ideally, a FFM snorkel would have a mushroom valve for intake only and exhaust through the regulator. That "should" reduce fogging, dead air space, and improve air/water separation.

 

[ScubaSteve85]

Hi ScubaSteve85,

The Spectrum FFM does not have an Ambient Breathing Valve....yet. We are working on adding one to the opposite side of the communications port. We are hoping to have that available for purchase within the next year.

The Spectrum / Guardian / Stealth FFMs all share the same Earphone - Microphone Assemblies and Buddy Phones as they use the same mounting methods. So, you can take one off of one mask and swap it to another if you'd like!

Very cool. Do you happen to know of there are any upcoming demo days at Dutch Springs?

 

[Marie13]

OTS is going to have a demo day at Haigh Quarry, south of Chicago, in mid-July. Details on OTS' FB page.

 

[anelson-OTS]

Just a thought: I used a crude snorkel made for one of the Italian-made FFMs back in the 1960s. It was literally chrome-plated copper pipe with soldered elbows. The "valve" was just a copper pipe cap with a gasket held on the end with rubber straps. I'm not suggesting that you copy it, but the function of a snorkel on a FFM was invaluable. IMHO, modern FFMs are nearly useless for shore diving even with any of the available ABVs, they are great on boats though.

I know you have a lot of devices competing for the two "sockets" on both sides of the second-stage socket in front, but I think a snorkel would increase the market for the mask. I've used almost all the FFMs over the years and must say that the Spectrum looks like it has great potential. Ideally, a FFM snorkel would have a mushroom valve for intake only and exhaust through the regulator. That "should" reduce fogging, dead air space, and improve air/water separation.

Good Morning Akimbo,

Thank you for your suggestion - I will be sure to bring it up during our next design meeting to see if this is something that is viable.

Cheers!

 

[anelson-OTS]

OTS is going to have a demo day at Haigh Quarry, south of Chicago, in mid-July. Details on OTS' FB page.

Yes! I'll be there as well as Renee and John here from OTS.

Some details in case anyone is interested :

July 15 – July 16
Jul 15 at 7 AM to Jul 16 at 4 PM CDT

Haigh Quarry
2738 E 2000N Rd, Kankakee, Illinois 60901

Join Ocean Technology Systems & Haigh Quarry for a day to demo Full Face Masks and Underwater Communications at Haigh Quarry, a dive destination that features underwater attractions and a diverse fish population!

OTS will be raffling off (2) Full Face Masks and T-Shirts throughout the DEMO day and will have products for all types of divers: Public Safety, Commercial and Recreational! OTS will be showcasing the new SPECTRUM Full Face Mask -- capable of using any standard 2nd stage regulator and the ability to pinch the nose instead of using an equalizing block.

***RSVP with your name and OTS Dealer you associate with to Renee Nelson at rpelissier@otscomm.com***

Who: All OTS Dealers are encouraged to partner with is for this event and bring your customers

Fee: Only pay admission to Quarry, use of all OTS equipment is free

All proceeds from admission on the 16th will go directly to SUDS (Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba) Foundation

 

[Chip Elliott]

IS there a way for someone using an OTS mas with comms to talk to someone on the boat?

 

[RainPilot]

There are surface units available. You drop a transceiver on a cord into the water. The other end is usually a headset or a speaker / mike setup.

Amazon.com : OTS Buddy Phone Sport Surface Station with Transducer : Diving Communication Devices : Sports & Outdoors

 

[JohnnyC]

IS there a way for someone using an OTS mas with comms to talk to someone on the boat?

The OTS SSB-2010 and the CDK-6 conversion kit is probably the cheapest way to get a surface comm going. It's cheaper than the briefcase station.