South Tampa Scuba

The Dive Mask Dilemma: Big or Small?

Leon Watts — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:26:05 +0000

High Volume Mask

Even with the market flooded with the “Big Eyes” masks a ground swell seems to be building for “low profile” dive masks. Formerly the low volume mask was the tool of the free-diver but the aspects that make it appealing to apnea divers are the same ones that are beginning to attract their tank hauling counterparts.

Low Volume Mask

The exceptional low volume makes the mask an ease to clear with barely a whisp of breath, an increasingly important thing in a world where breathing gas conservation is king. The decreased volume also brings the mask lenses much closer to the wearers eyes thus increasing the divers field of vision. This reinforces the idea that you don’t need a wide window if you’ve got your nose against it.

Most free-dive masks are made of softer grade silicone blends that enable them to be comfortable even when compressed at depth. As a result these masks tend to be able to form a comfortable seal on a wide range of faces.
With all of this going for the lowly free-dive mask what can still be said about the big eyed behemoth weighing down your dive bag? I guess it makes your eyes look fantastic?

Visit Leon at his store Adventure Outfitters 4330 South Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 (813) 832-6669

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tyler — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:11:08 +0000

Blue Grotto (2)

tyler — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:53:50 +0000

Here is another edit of our Blue Grotto dive:

Nemo 200 Mod

tyler — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:51:40 +0000

Billy and I modded my Nemo 200 with a rail system to hold my camera and monitor, check it out:

Blue Grotto from noshoes on Vimeo.

Blue Grotto with Leon Watts

tyler — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:10 +0000

Flimed Leon traning some divers at Blue Grotto useing my Canon HFS100 and Nemo 200 houseing.

Nemo 200 test

tyler — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:45:43 +0000

Tested a new Nemo 200 while Billy made bubble rings.

bubble rings HD from noshoes on Vimeo.

STS Dives the Vandenburg

Brian — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:55 +0000

South Tampa Scuba dove the Vandenburg this summer. Myself and Shea Vosler went on 3 dives in late August, going to depths of 100 feet, and exploring over five floors of the ship, inside and out. It was a very cool experience, although there is few plant and animal life due to the short time the Vandenburg has been at the bottom. I expect that to change very quickly in the coming months. Unfortunatly the visibility was poor due to the weather, but hopefully on the next trip the visibility will be on our side, and we will have some video.

Night Dive on The Sheridan

tyler — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:17:57 +0000

Our first night dive won’t be our last, what a great trip, thanks to Captian TJ and Leon Watts!
Night Dive on The Sheridan from Tyler Johnston on Vimeo.

Deep Diving the Gulf of Mexico (Director’s Cut)

tyler — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:49:08 +0000

Deep Diving the Gulf of Mexico (Director’s Cut) from Tyler Johnston on Vimeo.

Some of the videos from Billy’s camera were corrupt, fortunately we were able to salvage them, and I am selfishly calling this the “Director’s Cut” with never before seen footage!

For the complete story watch:
vimeo.com/1633772?pg=embed&sec=1633772

Jerry Guerra at Adventure Outfitters (HD Version)

tyler — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:35:40 +0000

HD highlights of Jerry Guerra at Adventure Outfitters.

TO WATCH THIS VIDEO IN HD CLICK ON THE HD ICON ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE VIDEO!

Adventure Outfitters Guest Speaker Jerry Guerra from Tyler Johnston on Vimeo.