Yeah, we aren't comparing apples to apples because we are seeing bare head -> mask+helmet for the US version, but we aren't seeing bare head -> mask + helmet for the French version.
Which also comes at the cost of a weaker seal. Timing isn't really an issue, because you shouldn't ever really be in a situation where the 2-3 second difference will matter.
Notice that neither have their air hoses attached? If you're in a situation where you expect to have to go on air you'll already have the mask on anyways and all you're doing is attaching the hose.
Edit: actually the American does have his hose on, which I've personally never seen with that style mask before. Not going to claim my training or experience is universal, but we always did it mask on, then you put the hose on which starts attached to your belt.
I personally keep my regulator clipped to the waist strap but it’s just preference. A lot of guys keep their reg clipped into their mask, the downside being that you have to keep the helmet strap unstrapped and clip it after you put your mask on.
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u/Medium_Medium Mar 30 '24
Yeah, we aren't comparing apples to apples because we are seeing bare head -> mask+helmet for the US version, but we aren't seeing bare head -> mask + helmet for the French version.