PADI Full Face Mask Specialty

Full-face mask diving is familiar to many professional divers – and for good reason. A full-face mask protects the eyes and nose from water. (and possible impurities) , for more comfort especially in cold water and also enables voice communication (depending on the system). If you are interested in public safety diving, scientific diving, cold conditions, or want to try something new, this course is a natural choice.

Standard: PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent), at least 12 years.

What do you learn and what do you do?

There are several different types of full-face masks, so we'll start with the features, parts, and differences between masks. Then we'll go over practical techniques: how to prepare a full-face mask, how to dive safely with it, and how to properly maintain it.

You practice first. in pool conditions so that using the mask feels natural before going into open water. After this, you will two open water dives to show that you can:

• prepare and check the mask properly before diving
• adjust the mask underwater and empty any water that has entered the mask
• switch to a small mask and an alternative air source
• act safely in a simulated “out-of-gas” situation

Equipment

In addition to the basic equipment, you will need:

• full face mask (either provided by the trainer or your own)
• Other equipment required for the course will be reviewed before the course to ensure that everything necessary is available.

We require in open waters drysuit and its control. In the course we practice using a full face mask, and we expect that you have mastered the control of a dry suit.

Who is it suitable for?

• You want to get to the bottom of it, How does a full face mask work? and what kind of procedures and skill requirements are involved in its use.
• You have acquired full face mask and you want expert guidance on its setup, adjustments, routines, and safe use.
• You are interested in public safety / scientific work, communication opportunities, or diving in colder conditions.
• You want to learn something new and interesting and experience diving in a new way