Full face masks for cold water diving

[dfreeman]

I have used full-face masks with communication units.  They are nice, can be tricky, but do the job.

But when it comes to ice diving, Chris is right, get a dry suit.  The full-face just does not add enough to make it worth it.  Even when it is cold enough to make anchor ice or you are swimming through a margarita mix, it is not your face that gets cold.

If you need that wet feeling, do not invest in a p-valve.

Doug