Northern Diver Upgrades Odyssey Full Face Mask With Miflex Hoses as Standard

According to information published on the company’s official Northern Diver Odyssey Full Face Mask product page, the decision reflects a move toward improved durability and reliability for professional, military, and commercial divers operating in demanding environments. The Odyssey mask has long been positioned as a workhorse full face mask, widely used in commercial, public safety, and military diving applications, and the addition of Miflex hoses brings the breathing system in line with modern hose technology now common in high-end regulator setups.

Northern Diver has also confirmed the update through its official communications channels, with the company stating via its Northern Diver LinkedIn announcement that the upgraded configuration is designed to improve resistance to abrasion and kinking while maintaining consistent gas delivery under load. Miflex hoses are known for their double-braided construction, flexibility, and higher burst pressure compared to traditional rubber hoses, attributes that are particularly valued in confined space and surface-supplied diving scenarios.

In a related update shared on Northern Diver’s official Facebook page, the company highlighted that the Odyssey remains fully compatible with its existing communications systems and accessories, with the hose upgrade intended as a seamless improvement rather than a redesign. Existing operational characteristics, including field-serviceability and compatibility with standard commercial diving configurations, remain unchanged.

The move signals a broader trend among professional diving equipment manufacturers toward standardising higher-performance components that were previously considered optional upgrades. By supplying the Odyssey Full Face Mask with Miflex hoses as standard, Northern Diver appears to be responding directly to user feedback from commercial and public safety divers who prioritise hose flexibility, reduced snag risk, and long-term durability in harsh working conditions.

While the core design of the Odyssey Full Face Mask remains familiar, the hose upgrade represents a practical refinement rather than a cosmetic change. For working divers, such incremental improvements can translate into easier handling underwater, reduced maintenance issues over time, and greater confidence in critical life-support components during prolonged or complex dives.