shotthebreeze
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Does anybody own a pair and want to give me a review?
Cressi Sub Big Eyes?
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I own 2 (one I use, other as back-up). Best mask I've used. It's low volume, and allows me to see what's on my chest and down. Everthing clipped to my BCD's D-rings is now clearly visible.
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Womble
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I too own 2 pairs - love 'em. Very comfortable (for me), good vision all round, low volume, and just a great mask in my opinion. You don't necessarily appreciate the field of view after a while - until you try another mask, especially one without the side windows.
I have owned one of them for over 3 years and a few hundred dives and it's still going strong, so quite sturdy too. I have a clear skirt and black skirt version. I don't buy into the argument which goes along the lines that 'clear' silicon lets in more light and thus is distracting etc. - it's pushed against your face for pete's sake!
But I digress... Great mask.
I have owned one of them for over 3 years and a few hundred dives and it's still going strong, so quite sturdy too. I have a clear skirt and black skirt version. I don't buy into the argument which goes along the lines that 'clear' silicon lets in more light and thus is distracting etc. - it's pushed against your face for pete's sake!
But I digress... Great mask.
I own THREE. Only mask I wear (about 1,200 dives on mine by now). Great for videotaping... good vision all around. Seals to my face well (your m ileage may vary).
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shotthebreeze
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Awesome to hear. I'm treating myself to all new equipment this month. The Cressi Big Eyes is on my list. Hopefully it fits right...
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shotthebreeze
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I've read some other reviews that say this mask is hard to clear...anybody feel this way?
Well, given its good fit and using my spit, I don't have to clear it very often.
Never had a problem clearing mine in the 5 years I've owned it and it clears in less than half a breath (very low volume). I'm clueless who would say that, unless it doesn't fit the wearer's face contours and leaks.
And I've recommended it to 2 other divers (now my dive buddies) and they swear it's the best mask they've owned as well.
And I've recommended it to 2 other divers (now my dive buddies) and they swear it's the best mask they've owned as well.
I loved mine at first. Now, I find that it tends to flood around the sides of the skirt. So, for winter diving, it's fine when tucked under a hood. Otherwise, I tend to clear it quite a bit, which is not a problem.
My other complaint is that I got one with a colored frame, rather than clear one. See my profile picture for illustration.
My other complaint is that I got one with a colored frame, rather than clear one. See my profile picture for illustration.
Wayward Son
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www.scuba.com recently had them for $27. Might still be that cheap.
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