frameless choice

[cloudbuster]

Hi, I would like to get a good mask, this time a frameless one.
My LDS dont have a big variety of mask so now I have to shop online.
are this ones good? comment advice welcome!
SUBGEAR ghost can be had for like $36
Hollis M4 Frameless Mask
Explorer II Frameless Mask "Black Frame w/Black Skirt", Piranha Dive Manufacturing
Oceanic Mako 1 Scuba Dive Mask 05.4210 with reviews at scuba.com
Atomic Aquatics Frameless Mask, Medium Fit

 

[buddhasummer]

Ill jump in and say, buying a mask online is a risky venture. Mask design/style is not so important but fit is. My advice is to try masks on before you buy and when trying on put a snorkel or reg mouth piece in your mouth as this can affect sealing. I use an Atomic Frameless (MED) and like it a lot, main reason being it fits. If you must buy online choose a retailer that allows returns/exchanges. Good luck.

 

[Nitro91]

unless your face is deformed or you have a 5 month beard growing most masks should be fine.

I have the scubapro frameless and hollis m1.
both great masks, very comfy, wide field of view but also expensive.

 

[RickyF]

Check out the Mako Website. I have several of their masks and like them alot.

 

[buddhasummer]

unless your face is deformed or you have a 5 month beard growing most masks should be fine.

I have the scubapro frameless and hollis m1.
both great masks, very comfy, wide field of view but also expensive.

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[jar546]

My main mask that I settled into is an Atomic Frameless. I like them so much I have one as a spare too.

 

[buddhasummer]

My main mask that I settled into is an Atomic Frameless. I like them so much I have one as a spare too.

Ditto. Prior to finding the Atomic MED, I had a Mares Liquid vision, seemed good in store not so in the ocean. An Apollo Bio-Metal, seemed good in store not so in the ocean, that one hurt coz it was rather expensive. This was also the case with at least 3 other masks. The Atomic frameless, MED, fitted beautifully in the shop and just as well in the ocean. I got worried that they would stop making them so bought another just in case.

 

[buddhasummer]

unless your face is deformed or you have a 5 month beard growing most masks should be fine.

I have the scubapro frameless and hollis m1.
both great masks, very comfy, wide field of view but also expensive.

I think you will find for a large number people this is not the case.

 

[HenrikBP]

You really can't buy a well fitting mask (fit is absolute key), without trying it on - sorry. You will be disappointed with even the very best of masks if it doesn't fit well and keeps leaking.

Henrik

 

[Zesty]

two things:

1) I use the Atomic Frameless and LOVE it - use it in the great lakes and salt with equal satisfaction.
2) Find another dive shop and be sure you try in on - fit is everything!