Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Giles]

I just trim my moustache to a couple of mm's for the hol….

[pechelman]

@Jett129:

I could be wrong,but it sounds to me like his/your mask won’t have a nose piece. Unless I’m wrong about what frameless means in this context.

typically a frameless mask in the scuba/dive community means a single plate of glass with a single sealing skirt of rubber attached to it around its perimeter.  The frame in this context is typically used when multiple pieces of glass are used and joined to create a mask in which the sealing skirt is then attached to the frame. Both have nose pieces. There is the chance though that he's talking about something else, so I offer to be corrected.

Frameless masks are a bit "softer" feeling in the skirt, have a lower volume (easier to clear), and have better field of view.  Framed masks are more durable, can accommodate prescriptions, and provide a stiffer feeling seal, which can on occasion both hurt and help depending on the fit and such.

[goosehd]

@pechelman Your definition is exactly what I’m using and thank you all for the advice/tips.

[Jett129]

@pechelman Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. It’s been a while since I dove and I’m definitely out of the loop on current gear. A friend has a full over the face mask with no nose piece,and that’s what I was thinking it might be.

[T4920]

I remember seeing a 20% socks promo on the IH instagram story. Is this still valid, and is it applicable to all socks or just the IH ones?

Edit: Never mind, answered my own question

[Alex]

@goosehd:

In just over two weeks I should be enjoying the warm waters of the Caribbean.  My question is:  Is there a trick or method to ensure a good seal on my dive mask without shaving the moustache/beard off?  I’m using a silicone frameless mask…

Appreciate any help and advice. 

Vaseline

[Giles]

@Alex:

Vaseline

What was the question 

[Alex]

In diving, if you can't fix it with o-rings, duck tape or vaseline then you're in the wrong game

[Giles]

In boating, you add zip-ties to the list…..

[Alex]

Oh yeah, those are useful too, so long as you have a divers pair - one to use, one to lose

[goosehd]

I’m never going diving or boating with either of you two alone (or maybe in a group).  Zip ties, duct tape, o-rings, and Vaseline…

Thanks for the tips guys, and also for making me just a little less trusting of sailors and divers.

[mclaincausey]

:skull emoji: hilarious guys

[Daniel San]

was there ever a 21oz 526J in overdyed ?  ::)
only find 22oz,19L, 16slb and 14oz

[Giles]

Yep…

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=853.0

[Daniel San]

@Giles
wow, looks awesome  ???
will we ever see them again ?
thx Giles

[sabergirl]

Anyone know what this flight jacket is, and where I can find the specs? It’s definitely Iron Heart, and looks sort of like an L-2B. Was this ever brought over from Japan, [mention]Giles [/mention] ? TIA

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[Matt]

Where’s you find that?  Looks awesome on you.

[sabergirl]

eBay FTW, man. It’s a small, and I wasn’t sure it would fit, but now Marcia and I are gonna fight over it [emoji23]

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[goosehd]

@sabergirl https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7061.msg408176#msg408176

IHM-12 - CWV-45P Type Flight Jacket

???

[goosehd]