Scuba Diving masks with built in dive computers projecting dive information data through a HUD (Heads Up Display) appears to be something straight out of a science fiction movie, or something that the military, or more specifically the Navy Seals would probably use. However these Scuba gadgets are a reality and are not just a gimmicky toy, but serious dive computers that can potentially change the way we Scuba dive. These revolutionary devices allow divers to monitor their dive instruments in a “hands-free” manner without ever having to glance at their wrists or consoles, allowing for an enjoyable dive.
HUD Masks contain a miniature liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a Digital Optic System, microprocessor, depth transducer, wireless cylinder pressure receiver, diver replaceable battery, and controlling software. The miniature LCD allows you to keep your eyes focused on the dive while presenting critical dive data including: current depth, elapsed dive time, cylinder pressure, and dive time remaining. The Digital Optic System provides a clear, highly magnified image of the LCD, which is viewable regardless of environmental conditions and may be seen clearly by the vast majority of people, regardless of vision.
At LeisurePro.com there are two of the best Heads Up Display Masks on offer, the Aeris CompuMask HUD and the Oceanic DataMask HUD, both equally as good.
Aeris CompuMask HUD (Heads Up Display) Hoseless Nitrox Dive Computer
The Aeris CompuMask which retails at LeisurePro at a special price of around $1195, offers both air and Nitrox diving. The clear magnified LCD display in mask, with an adjustable backlight intensity makes the readout easily readable and not distracting while underwater. The Dive Computer turns on automatically when diving, and provides audible alarms underwater to alert the diver of limits. The dive computer batteries on the Aeris can be replaced by the user, making this an even better buy.
Oceanic DataMask HUD (Heads Up Display) Hoseless Nitrox Dive Computer
The Oceanic DataMask HUD, is such a great dive computer with advanced computing functions that it makes the Head’s Up Display feature almost secondary. Retailing at LeisurePro.com at around $1195, the Oceanic also offers both Air and Nitrox diving, audible alarms and user replaceable batteries. The clear LCD displays critical dive information like current depth, elapsed dive time, cylinder pressure, and dive time remaining. With just two buttons to change settings and intuitive functions, the DataMask is pretty easy to use.
The overall verdict is that Mask fitted HUD Dive Computers are definitely here to stay; and will probably change the way recreational Scuba Divers monitor their dive data in the future. As of now, both the Aeris CompuMask and the Oceanic DataMask make great purchases for anyone wanting to constantly monitor dive data while not wanting to miss out on the dive. The convenience and functions that both these products offer are well worth their price.
