OTS Guardian Full Face Mask
$899.00
Price: $899.00
(as of Feb 01, 2025 10:29:02 UTC – Details)
With over 60 years of diving experience, and having sold almost every type of Full Face Mask on the market, it was easy to see there was a need for something better. As a result OTS designed the Guardian Full Face Mask. A common problem with most FFM on the market today is the seal. The lack of a good seal causes the diver to use air quicker and can interfere with the divers ability to hear if using underwater communications. With that in mind, the GFFM was designed around a double seal allowing for the comfort of both small and large faces. Equalizing is a challenge for all full face masks one size does not fit all. In order to ensure everyone can equalize, we have put together an Equalizing Kit, which comes with every Guardian full face mask. The kit consists of two bases. One is a standard size without any holes. It can be adjusted up or down to fit as necessary. The other base has two holes, which allow for different size pads that can be added. In the event the standard base does not work for you, one of the pads and the other base should fit the bill. The Guardians low profile allows superb visibility and its easily removable 2nd stage regulator works great for storage and easy maintenance. The Ambient Breathing Valve allows the user to breathe ambient air at the surface, conserving your tank air. It is simple to use and its low profile keeps it out of the way. Adjustable head straps with robust hardware make this mask what it is, simply the best. We have also included a full face mask bag. The mask bag was designed to help keep your mask in the right drying position, keeping water from pooling in your 2nd stage regulator. It also has vents to keep good ventilation helping to stop mildew and drain holes to let water drain away from the mask. Lots of storage pockets as well. The bag has a carrying handle as well as a shoulder strap. The Guardian is fast becoming a standard with Search & Recovery, Law Enforcement, Commercial and Recreational divers alike.
The Guardian Full Face Mask is comfortable and is easy to use for anyone. The low profile visor ensures great visibility. The ABV valve helps preserve your air when on the surface.
Diving becomes effortless especially in cold water. The Guardian helps keep your face warm and being able to breathe out your nose helps keep you from getting a dry throat, which is common for divers who have long duration dives.
Women and men both found the mask to be extremely comfortable. In some cases, women who could not dive any other full face mask were able to easily dive the Guardian
The mask bag was specifically designed for a full face mask. The design actually helps maintain the mask. The bag has large drain holes located on the bottom and a vent screen on the top. This helps in the drying process after diving.
The Guardian was designed with a double seal, allowing for the comfort of both small and large faces.
md1968 –
After Much Research, I Decided on the Guardian.
This is my first full face mask. I decided on the OTS Guardian after speaking to a dive instructor at my local dive shop. He told me that he has tried every ffm on the market and his preference is the OTS Guardian. I’ve known this instructor for years and trust his opinion. Then, I sent John Hott of OTS an email (his contact information is on OTS’ website). The next day John called me and we spoke for 40 minutes about the OTS Guardian and how it compares to other full face masks. Obviously, John recommended the Guardian but he made a number of valid points that I had not completely considered. I found John’s assessment, while obviously biased, to be fair and reasonable. I did a little more research and found that the OTS Guardian is used by many professional, public safety, and military divers. Finally, I attended a clinic sponsored by OTS where I was able to dive the Guardian. It was a great experience; breathing was easy and comfortable; the mask was a perfect fit, and the visibility was great. Right then and there I decided to buy the Guardian. Finally, anecdotal as it may be, another diver at the clinic had recently purchased a different ffm and after using the Guardian he told me he wished he had purchased the Guardian instead of the other mask.
Alison P. –
I Couldn’t Imagine Diving Without a Full Face Mask Ever Again!!!
I’ve been diving for almost 3 decades and I’ve just recently been introduced to the Full Face Scuba Masks. After ample research, I chose the OTS Guardian and I couldn’t be more thrilled. What a joy to use the full face mask. I love that I don’t have to keep a mouthpiece in my mouth to use a regulator. After multiple days of diving, I’ve been known to have some jaw pain because of the mouthpiece. It’s quite a free feeling not dealing with that anymore. I recommend every try the full face mask. It’s a totally different way to dive and you won’t want to go back.
bbaier551 –
Four Stars
AAA+
puckslpr –
Awesome Mask… Changing diving forever!
Great Product! Having a full face mask that just works perfectly has changed diving. A real treat to dive this mask. My only complaint is if you are working hard, and surface, you will probably still take air from the tank cause the surface air valve is a fit small. When you are just relaxed on the surface it works fine, but after a long surface swim in current, you just can’t get enough air thru the valve. With about 90% of boat diving, this mask is truly amazing!
fred brown –
Love the mask but not the cheap len.
The material for the lens is cheap and scratches easy. I’ve had my regular face mask for 25 years and not a scratch. This mask was used on only 8 dives and is all scratched up. I take care of my stuff and still got scratches
Dan –
Used
The product what it was used
Joseph W. Hicks –
Best Mask on the market
Just received 2 of these mask, one for me and one for my son. Tested them out in a pool and they are AWESOME!!! Absolutely no fog on mask during dive, so throw your defogger away! So much easier to breath through! Best of all no LEAKS!! The mask fit both of us great even though I thought my fat head might be a problem. The only downside is the price!
Bishop Thomas Hanyard –
Shave thick beards.
What a wonderful product.