A dive mask is indispensable for clear vision underwater. The human eye is unable to focus when in direct contact with water, which has a different refractive index than air. The air trapped by the mask allows the eyes to focus, albeit with some size distortion.
Simple masks are suitable for recreational scuba or freediving. Full-face masks and other more sophisticated gear is sometimes used by commercial or other professional divers in the realms of archaeology, speleology, technical diving or on very deep sites.
The simplest masks generally consist of a single lens in a polycarbonate frame with a watertight, silicone skirt. Twin-lens models have two separate panes. This improves the seal, but at the cost of some visibility. Full-face masks cover the entire face and include the second stage of the regulator. Some include mounts for lights, cameras or other accessories. Most of these models have an anti-fogging system.
Every mask is different, as is every face. To test for proper fit, the mask should be held firmly against the face without using the strap. After inhaling through the nose, the mask should remain in place by itself, at least for a few seconds. The mask should remain sealed above the upper lip when the nose piece is pinched.
Intended use will determine choice of a recreational model or one offering additional features for technical or professional applications. Consider a full-face mask if the situation warrants. Lens quality will affect visual clarity and color rendition. The wide selection includes models for children.
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Dual-porthole dive mask MICROMAX Beuchat
Micro volume - Designed for freediving • “Micro” volume (130cm3 versus 165cm3 for the X-Contact and the Mundial) • “Max” vision (see model page over) • Micrometric adjustable buckles and...
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Dual-porthole dive mask INFINITY Aqua Lung
The close-to-the-eyes frame design produces a mask with a low profile and an excellent view upwards and downwards Three colors are...
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Dual-porthole dive mask X-VU Mares
Stylish and comfortable Tri-comfort Skirt 2-button buckles on the skirt X-shaped strap The front portion...
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Dual-porthole dive mask MYSTIC ONE
The mask is made with just two components - the polycarbonate mask frame and the skirt in liquid silicone, which mechanically hold the lenses, without the use of the usual lens rings. This design limits encumbrances and reduces the inner volume of the...
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Dual-porthole dive mask DUO C Bare Divewear
Twin lens design Revolutionary push-button buckle allows for easy, quick strap adjustment Unique...
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Full face dive mask AGA Shark Marine Technologies
The AGA mask is quite popular with law enforcement and other dive units. Shark Marine has developed cam lock,...
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Dual-porthole dive mask PIONEER Oceanic WorldWide
With over two years in the making, this tough yet timeless mask incorporates design...
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Dual-porthole dive mask INFINITY Sea Quest
The close-to-the-eyes frame design produces a mask with a low profile and an excellent view upwards and downwards Three colors...
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Dual-porthole dive mask OMNI MIDI Deep See
• High quality liquid injection silicone in clear or black • Unique frameless design provides very low volume & excellent field of vision •...
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Dual-porthole dive mask EUROPA SPORT Aeris
The Europa Sport a very low volume mask with a light weight frame. The Europa Sport has an extra wide field of vision. Mask is equipped...
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Prescription dive mask MAX Hydro Optix
This is not a currently shipping product -- the patented MAX optics will only be available for commercial and military divers, integrated as part of full-face masks and helmets made by other companies. Divers with 20/20 vision do not need to wear contact lenses to use this mask, as they do with MEGA Double-Dome masks. The laws of optics dictate the dimensions of the lens barrel...
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A professional-quality full-face mask, widely used by military and commercial divers worldwide. - Ideal design for using secondary air source, diving in...
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Full face dive mask DIVATOR AGA Interspiro
Our best-known diving product is the Divator full face mask (a.k.a the 'AGA'-mask). The Divator full-face mask is the Worlds most sold full-face...
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Full face dive mask EXO-BR Kirby Morgan
The EXO Full Face Mask was designed for both surface supplied and scuba diving. By enclosing the diver's eyes, nose and mouth, the EXO permits nearly normal speech when used in conjunction with most wireless, and all hardwire underwater communication systems. Its light weight design allows divers to work long dives without jaw or neck fatigue. This mask has a modular...
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3 windows dive mask M-32 IMPREX 3D HYPERDRY Tusa
The M-32 Imprex 3D Hyperdry mask is a re-design of TUSA's very popular TM-8000Q Imprex Hyperdry, but with several key improvements. The M-32 features...
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Dual-porthole dive mask THREEDEE Poseidon
A low volume mask that fits most faces. A robust frame and with optical lenses. Colours: Black/black, Black/kevlar, Black/yellow, with...
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Dual-porthole dive mask ORACLE Sherwood Scuba
The unique design of Sherwoods Oracle provides divers with tremendous comfort. Its distinctive shape provides superior field of vision to other masks of its...
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Removable 2nd stage for easy cleaning and storage (cannot be used w/o mask) Made of a one-piece, pliable silicone skirt combined with injection-moulded, high-impact glass-filled nylon frame and regulator housing Double...
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Dive mask DEVIL Seemann Sub GmbH & Co. KG
The high quality silicone skirts combined with contemporary...
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Dual-porthole dive mask MARES X VISION Power Dive
The ultimate revolution. LiquidSkin meets the most popular mask in the world. The result is an incredible mask. The...
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Dual-porthole dive mask HALCYON
Halcyon offers two styles of mask. The single lens mask fits a wide variety of divers;...
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Dual-porthole dive mask MANTIS LV Riffe International
The Mantis LV features a coated UV Protective Film on a tempered unsymmetrical glass...
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Dual-porthole dive mask EXCELL & EXCELL CAMO SPETTON
MODEL: Asimetric double lenses. VOLUME: Very low FACE:...
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Dual-porthole dive mask ADMIRAL LX PURGE U.S. DIVERS
2-window mask with expanded top to bottom viewing...