Oxygen Regulators and Masks

Last update: 9/7/97

Following diagrams are of the most common type of O2 regulators and masks used for high altitudes.

This regulator is the type most likely to be found in altitude chambers today. It is one of the best pieces of equipment ever made. Very reliable. Easy to use.

This regulator is the model previously used before the other one. Although dated, it is still very reliable. Maybe not as state of art (and less expensive) but with proper maintainance these have years of useful life. Tad Smith uses these units for the civilian HALO jumps.

This is the military unit of regulator used for HALO jumpers. Also shown is a personal O2 bottle with a regulator, plus helmet and mask.

The obvious difference in these masks are the strap attachments. The mask on the left has some of the hard plastic built inside. Both are useful.

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The purpose is to provide information on skydiving from high altitudes. I am not an instructor and I am not claiming to be one. For those interested in learning to skydive or participating in a high altitude jump, you must obtain training from competent and rated instructors.

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