OTS Guardian Full Face Mask Skill Practice inOTS Guardian Full Face Mask in Bonaire | Backup Mask Skill Practice Bonaire
Brent Clevenger Mar 09, 2026
One of our most popular YouTube videos shows an important scuba skill in action: practicing the switch from an OTS Guardian Mask to a standard backup dive mask underwater in Bonaire.
For divers interested in full face mask diving, this is the kind of practice that really matters. It is not just about using specialized gear. It is about being comfortable, capable, and prepared underwater. A diver who can calmly manage equipment transitions is a better and safer diver.
In this video, Amanda practices removing her Guardian full face mask and switching over to her normal dive mask underwater. That is a valuable drill for any diver using a full face mask. Full face masks offer real benefits, but divers still need strong core scuba skills and the ability to handle changes calmly if needed.
The OTS Guardian is one of the best-known full face masks in diving, and for good reason. It is a great option for divers who want the added comfort, protection, and performance of a high-quality full face mask system. If you want to see the model featured in this type of diving, check out our OTS Guardian Full Face Mask Black.
Bonaire was a great place to practice this skill. Clear water and calm conditions make it easier to focus on technique, comfort, and repetition. Good diving conditions give divers a chance to build confidence and improve without unnecessary stress. Training does not always have to look dramatic to be important. Sometimes the best practice is steady, controlled repetition in a relaxed environment.
This video is also a good reminder that advanced gear should always go along with proper training. If you are considering full face mask diving, we strongly recommend getting formal instruction and learning the right procedures for setup, use, communication, problem-solving, and emergency skills. Our SDI Full Face Mask Diver course is designed to help divers build that confidence and capability the right way.
At Sink or Swim Scuba, we believe divers should focus on more than just owning good equipment. We want divers to actually know how to use that equipment well. That means building real comfort, real familiarity, and real problem-solving ability in the water.
Watch the video below, and if you are interested in the OTS Guardian full face mask, full face mask training, or improving your underwater confidence and skills, reach out to us. We would be happy to help you get started with the right gear and the right training.
Ready to get into full face mask diving?
Learn more about the OTS Guardian Full Face Mask Black or sign up for our SDI Full Face Mask Diver course with Sink or Swim Scuba.
