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RichKeller - 7/07/2012 5:12 AM
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RichKeller - 2/05/2014 2:15 PM

Yes it still works but this is for commercial diving not scuba. The air from the surface comes into the brass fitting on the side, the bailout bottle is hooked up to the fitting behind that one with the knob attached. The large knob on the front of the side block lets air into the body of the mask that is directed to the inside of the face plate to clear that. The small piece above the reg at the bottom center of the face plate goes through the mask, into the oral nasal that holds a curved plate with neoprene on it that you can press your nose against to clear your ears. The mask is held on with a spider harness that attaches at 5 points on the mask, you can see it best coming out of the helmet at the top and near side in this pic. Kirby Morgan still makes updated versions of these masks that are used all over the world along with their Superlight helmets, they are the industry leader in commercial diving equipment.

Judynelly - 2/05/2014 2:45 PM

Oh interesting!

RichKeller - 2/05/2014 9:54 AM

This is an antique now, they stopped making this version in 1969.

Judynelly - 2/05/2014 11:59 AM

Does it still work? They selll the full face mask. I want to get it but Idk if it will be helpful to use. Also, how do you clean the mask and how easy is it to take the mask on and off?

Judynelly - 2/04/2014 9:18 PM

sexy!

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