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[Nobleplatypus]

My wife and I just certified scuba and have a few questions that maybe someone on here can answer. She was thinking about getting a mantis full face mask because she just doesnt like the not being able to breath through her nose aspect. It appears that with the Mantis you can breathe through your nose or mouth, has anyone ever used this mask or know anything about it? Also, are there any ladies out there that can recommend BCD? my wife is small, 5'2", 95 lbs, so she has a hard time finding one that fits properly. Any help anyone can offer is greatly appreciated.

 

[Nomaster]

My wife and I just certified scuba and have a few questions that maybe someone on here can answer. She was thinking about getting a mantis full face mask because she just doesnt like the not being able to breath through her nose aspect. It appears that with the Mantis you can breathe through your nose or mouth, has anyone ever used this mask or know anything about it? Also, are there any ladies out there that can recommend BCD? my wife is small, 5'2", 95 lbs, so she has a hard time finding one that fits properly. Any help anyone can offer is greatly appreciated.

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[Nobleplatypus]

Thanks for the reply.

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy!

And welcome to SB - the biggest, the best, the fastest growing, and the friendliest! If you'll simply click ScubaBoard.com above, you'll be taken to our long list of forums, a wealth of information and resources.

You can use the Search feature on your mask to see what opinions have been posted on it before, but - I wouldn't think it worth the trouble and expense. Experience will give you wife more comfort in breathing thru a standard scuba reg.

The BCD issue would be more significant. You might read thru the forum on those, or inquire of the ladies on Women only forum.

It would help in future diving discussions if you'd complete your Profile with location - and seperately - your Dive Info. You can use the Quick Links above to reach those easily. Sizing a photo for your profile or Avatar can be a challenge; I'm a fumbling amateur, but I get the job done, if you'd like any help?

PM me if I can help you learn your way around; that is - click my username to the upper left, then follow the prompts to send me a "Personal Message."

don

 

[Kayla]

Hi there and welcome to ScubaBoard!! I'm so happy that you decided to join us here!!

There is lots of information that you can find.. and make sure to check out the club that fits your area!

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Otherwise, I hope to get to know you better around the boards! Have fun, and Happy, Safe diving!!


~Kayla :dazzler1:

 

[headhunter]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! :happywave

As others have mentioned you'll get better answer to your questions by asking each one in the forum that is specific to that question. Take a look at Fins, Masks & Snorkels for some info in full face masks and Buoyancy Compensators (BC's) and weight systems for more info on ladies BCs.

Don't forget to fill out your profile and dive info, so that we can add context to your future posts. Also, once we know where you are geographically from your profile, you may find that you'll have a whole bunch of new dive buddies to choose from locally.

Dive safe!

Christian

P.S. Due to the high volume of new posts in the Introductions and Greets forum, it's not always possible to keep up with all the new posts here. So, please help me out and send me a PM if you post anything you want me to read or repsond to in this forum.
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[Matt the Aquaman]

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