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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 11, 2023 11:52:07 GMT -8
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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 11, 2023 11:53:52 GMT -8
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Post by DavidRitchieWilson on Oct 11, 2023 12:57:04 GMT -8
I don't have access to a Voit catalogue earlier than 1956, where I found the Model B2 diving mask: The arrangement of the straps on the images of the mask you posted certainly bears a close resemblance to the catalogue illustration. I have seen similar strap arrangements in masks from Sea-Net, Voit's predecessor. DRW |
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 11, 2023 15:04:15 GMT -8
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 11, 2023 16:17:23 GMT -8
Also, the catalog says stainless, that looks like brass: could it be a "knock off"?
Jaybird
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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 12, 2023 5:01:27 GMT -8
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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 12, 2023 5:05:18 GMT -8
Also, the catalog says stainless, that looks like brass: could it be a "knock off"? Jaybird Thanks for fixing my embedded image mistake! I followed your pinned comment on how to do it, but clearly I did something wrong. But anyway, yes I do see in the '56 catalog it says stainless steel fittings, and my mask has brass fittings. So it's possible it could be a knock-off. Either that or Voit just switched from brass to stainless between '52 and '56, because if you look at the 1952 source it does not say anything about stainless steel on the B2 Mask. Also does not say De-Luxe! I guess the stainless steel is what makes it deluxe?? |
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 12, 2023 7:45:39 GMT -8
You should make some new straps for it so you can at least try it out--just because  JB |
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Post by SeaRat on Oct 12, 2023 8:25:29 GMT -8
Midcenturyfrogman,
First, welcome here! It's good to see new people coming here.
I think I've seen that mask is some old books I have. I'll look...yes, it is shown in several photos in the book, Dive, The Complete Book of Skin Diving, by Rick and Barbara Carrier, Wilfred, Funk, Inc., New York, 1957. I may scan a photo or two for this thread later.
John
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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 12, 2023 16:10:04 GMT -8
You should make some new straps for it so you can at least try it out--just because JB Great minds think alike my friend: US Cargo Control Large Rubber Moving Bands - 30 Inch Unstretched - 60 Inch Fully Stretched - Green Moving Rubber Bands to Use as Packing Supplies for Moving - Includes 12 Big Rubber Band Straps a.co/d/0N8MJY6I did some searching and I'm convinced this is my best option for making new straps. Thankfully the little brass strap clip that holds the two sides together at the back came with the mask, so green strips of rubber is literally all I need. |
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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 12, 2023 16:16:46 GMT -8
Midcenturyfrogman, First, welcome here! It's good to see new people coming here. I think I've seen that mask is some old books I have. I'll look...yes, it is shown in several photos in the book, Dive, The Complete Book of Skin Diving, by Rick and Barbara Carrier, Wilfred, Funk, Inc., New York, 1957. I may scan a photo or two for this thread later. John Hi John, thanks for the welcome! This board is a wealth of knowledge so I'm happy to be here. But yes, if you are able to upload a couple of scans that would definitely be appreciated. Does the book you referenced happen to list the details for the masks and other equipment shown? Or are they shots of the gear being used without info on the manufacturer or model? |
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Post by SeaRat on Oct 13, 2023 17:42:58 GMT -8
Here, I think, is this Voit mask in the book, Dive, the Complete Book of Skin Diving, by Rick and Barbara Carrier.  Voit Mask001 by John Ratliff, on Flickr Now, looking at this photo, this diver is about to head underwater without the breathing loop in front of him.  Maybe that's why he has this kind of expression on his face. "Hey, where's my mouthpiece?" John PS, DRW, look at his fins too. |
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 14, 2023 6:18:59 GMT -8
No John, it's more like, "Hey you damned kids, knock it off! This is why we can't have nice things..."
JB
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Post by DavidRitchieWilson on Oct 14, 2023 7:11:09 GMT -8
Here, I think, is this Voit mask in the book, Dive, the Complete Book of Skin Diving, by Rick and Barbara Carrier. Voit Mask001 by John Ratliff, on Flickr Now, looking at this photo, this diver is about to head underwater without the breathing loop in front of him. Maybe that's why he has this kind of expression on his face. "Hey, where's my mouthpiece?" John PS, DRW, look at his fins too. That's Figure 90 in my 1955 edition of the Carriers' Dive: The complete book of skin diving, John. I'd need close-ups on the mask and the fins to be sure of their manufacturer and model. I can tell that the fins are asymmetrical and non-adjustable, so perhaps they are early Churchills? My mind is focused at the moment on the products of the Soviet underwater swimming equipment manufacturer Mosrezina, so I'm a bit distracted. DRW |
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Post by midcenturyfrogman on Oct 14, 2023 17:45:31 GMT -8
Here, I think, is this Voit mask in the book, Dive, the Complete Book of Skin Diving, by Rick and Barbara Carrier. Voit Mask001 by John Ratliff, on Flickr Now, looking at this photo, this diver is about to head underwater without the breathing loop in front of him. Maybe that's why he has this kind of expression on his face. "Hey, where's my mouthpiece?" John PS, DRW, look at his fins too. Hey John, thanks for posting this. That's definitely different from my mask, seeing as that's its more oval than circular. No idea what it would be. The shape and strap looks kind of like the slightly later Voits like the B9 mask, except that it has a screw tightening adjustment on the metal retaining clamp around the glass, almost like how a Squale would have. And funny observation about the mouthpiece behind his head! Maybe that's like the scuba equivalent of a pool shark's trick shot? Look Ma, no mouthpiece! Also I can see that his tank is one of those ww2 surplus 38 cu ft o2 tanks. I have a special affinity for those old things. Currently trying to put a set of 38 cu ft doubles together too. |
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Maybe that's why he has this kind of expression on his face. "Hey, where's my mouthpiece?"