Atomic Aquatics Arc mask leak

[Andrew Gorton]

Hi all, I just joined I'm from New Zealand. Needed a new mask so searched best masks 2016 and decided on a venom arc mask. It had pretty good reviews so got one online last week. Tryed it out twice and both times it leaked. Did some more research and found they had leaking issues grrrrrr. Found how to identify age of my mask by the little round stamps on either side of the inside nose silicon. It's got 11 on the left hand stamp and 12 on the RHS stamp so Im thinking 11th month of 2012 I'm waiting for the shop to reopen but wanted anyone's opinion please. I've tryed many masks over the years none have leaked on my face. Paid $360 NZD so much more than my mares x vision I had. I broke the glass on the mares so had to buy another mask. The Arc has great clarity and feels great but leaks every time. I tryed to see if the seals around the lens was dodgy but everything looks ok to me. Any other advise from you guys

 

[Goingforsound]

Where does it leak from?

Masks are very specific to your face shape. Even top dollars masks can be leaky if they are not well suited to your face!

 

[Marie13]

Where does it leak from?

Masks are very specific to your face shape. Even top dollars masks can be leaky if they are not well suited to your face!

This. I tried multiple $100 masks and they all leaked on me. The best fit I have is a $30 Cressi panoramic I bought on Amazon and a $40 HOG mask, as a backup.

 

[scubafanatic]

Were the leaking issues due to a defective mask or a bad fit ? As you says you've had other previous masks that fit fine, it sounds like maybe that particular mask just isn't a fit for you and try something else. Also, some masks come in different sizes, and it may be you've simply chosen the wrong size. For example, one of the masks I'm using is the Atomic Frameless, which comes in 3 sizes, I'm using the 'middle' size. We can't fit a mask for you over the internet, hopefully you have access to a dive shop with a pool that will let you tests out their masks prior to purchase.

 

[Andrew Gorton]

It sticks and seals to my face when I hold the mask up to my face and suck in through my nose. That is how I usually see if a mask would suit my face. I'll have a shave tomorrow morning and go out for another test. It feels like it's all sealing on my face the water comes I instantly in though but not sure where from. I'll try it in a friend's pool tomorrow. I've only had it since 22nd December just this Las year. So I just sell it to someone else and hope it's not a faulty mask. I wouldn't buy a mask online ever again. Thanks for the replies

 

[scubafanatic]

One final thought, maybe try the Atomic Frameless 2 mask, it has a special very soft silicone compound that may make sealing more effective than conventional masks.

 

[Marie13]

Oddly enough, the mask I bought online fits the best.