AGA full face mask training

[John Anderson]

Does anybody know if BSAC run any courses on the use of full face masks?
Also do the AGA intrespiro type FFMasks have to be used with a particular type of hood or will they form a seal over a standard type neoprene hood??????????????
Many thanx!

[steveowens]

The BSAC does do a FFM course which includeds the arga FFM in both positve and negative pressure set up.
I dived with a postive pressure arga FFM twin cylinders and switching block for about 2 years. Its a very good mask but takes practice to bailout and refit. I used a polar bear hood which had smooth skin neoprene on the inside and outside edges of the hood around the face, the FFM then sealed perfectly when done up correctly but was a pig when the spider type strap was not done up in the correct order.
A great bit of kit but like everything is suited to a particular job and has a negative aspect for every positive aspect.
If you would like any further info please feel feel to contact me.
Cheers
Steve Owens
Does anybody know if BSAC run any courses on the use of full face masks?
Also do the AGA intrespiro type FFMasks have to be used with a particular type of hood or will they form a seal over a standard type neoprene hood??????????????
Many thanx!