Gear acquisition in stages

[corvettejoe]

Imagine doing a rough shore entry, you just cross the surf zone, and a shell found its way into your reg making it freeflow. A removable faceplate is the difference between packing it up and going home or having an awesome dive.

#1 reason to always have removable face plate!!!

I've had sand get all up in my diaphragm many times when squeezing through a cave restriction. It's nice being able to open it up and clean it out mid dive without having to stop or end the dive to fix something.

 

[corvettejoe]

#1 reason to always have removable face plate!!!

I've had sand get all up in my diaphragm many times when squeezing through a cave restriction. It's nice being able to open it up and clean it out mid dive without having to stop or end the dive to fix something.

EDIT: Another good reason... after our insanely rough shore dives this weekend, one buddy got picked up by a huge wave and pounded into the sand. One reg started freeflowing and wouldn't stop. We were immediately able to open it up, clean it out and start the dive with no further issues.