Atomic Frameless and Oceanic Shadow

[Fondueset]

I was diving the other day and noticed that when things move off to one side or another - to the point where you see them with only one eye - they become much less visible than when both eyes seeing it. This could be a big deal for spearos and photographers. That and the fact that I saw single lens frameless masks being used by deep divers in Hatteras has got me thinking about the Genre.

Anybody have any experience with these? I like the glass on the atomic - but wonder about volume compared with the oceanic - also have a large nose.

 

[cdavis]

I've worn the atomic once and was astonished at the field of view, best spearfishing mask I've ever seen. Equalizing it below 60 or so would take noticeably more air than a low volume freediving mask, but the field of view is worth giving up something to get. When Fred says its like looking through a picture window, he is right on. My schnoz is long,sharp and sticks pretty far out there. Ask Clair for a comparison. The atomic had plenty of room and otherwise fit my face perfect. As soon as I can find a US supplier, its my next purchase.

How deep were the Hatteras spearos diving with this mask? Hey, when are we going to see some pics from Hatteras???????

Connor

 

[Fondueset]

Hey Connor,

I've been waiting for Stephen and gang to get the article up here on DB but I see no harm in putting up the link - so here it is .

Omer Hatteras Open 2007

I'll be revisiting that gallery over the next week or so - I've learned a bunch about image processing and there are a few more I'd like to put up.

Not as many pics as I'd like - since I spent the first day puking - and the second day getting all the inner machinery going again - a very nice dive the third day though it just whetted my appetite.

Leisurepro has the atomic frameless - though they only have the 'medium' model in stock in black right now. I'm thinking that may work for me since I have a relatively narrow face - what's your take on the fit for the one you tried? Seems like a medium might have a tad less volume - though the lens is the same size.

One guy at the competition was doing 100 foot dives with an oceanic shadow - VERY LONG 100 foot dives. In fact I heard a rumour he did a 3 minute dive.