PADI Full Face Mask Diver
If you are interested in scientific diving, public safety diving or venturing into extremely cold water, the Full Face Mask Diver course is for you. Diving in a FFM not only looks cool, it does offer some real advantages such as underwater communication.
Working divers, such as public safety divers, use full face masks because they protect the eyes and nose from contaminants in the water, provide comfort in cold water, and allow for communication. If you're interested public safety diving, scientific diving, or venturing into extremely cold-water, then learning to dive with a full face mask is definitely for you. Because full face masks allow you to breathe from your nose, they are also beneficial for those who have difficulty using standard scuba masks. Diving with a full face mask offers a different experience and that alone may be reason to give it a try.
Prerequisites:You need to be a PADI Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old to enroll in the Full Face Mask Diver course. (or qualifying certification from another training organization).
There are several different types of full face masks, so you begin learning about varying mask features and components. Next, you learn techniques for preparing and diving with a full face mask as well as proper maintenance. During a confined water dive, you get comfortable using your mask and practice skills in preparation for your open water dives. In open water, during two dives, you'll demonstrate your ability to:
Properly prepare and check your mask for the dive.
Make adjustments underwater and clear water out of the mask.
Respond to simulated out-of-gas emergency situations.
The course is intended to serve as a safe, supervised introduction to Full-Face Mask diving.
We charge $345 for the PADI Full Face Mask Diver.
Included in this price is the PADI certification, as well as lunch in between the dives. NOT included is the rental of the FFM.