texas-buzzard
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I use Atomic frameless after collecting a box of masks that leak around my ugly face. Fit over brand, most DS's will let you try the mask before purchase.
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JohnB47
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Jet Fins are excellent, though there are some clones that are less expensive and just as good. XL may be the right size, but if you are buying online, make sure that you can exchange them if the don't fit well.
freedomone
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I will still go on framed mask because that is the only mask I can afford. I hope one day I can buy one frameless mask.
texas-buzzard
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Their are many great framed masks available, just try them until you find one that doesn't leak.
stephencue
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I picked up a SnorkelPro frameless (Trinidad) in GrandCayman for $30 bucks. It is apparently the cheaper name of the same model of ScubaPro's frameless. I mainly got it for a backup to my ScubaMax Bimini.
I found the Trinidad to be not as comfortable as my 'Max, I had to clear it more often, but the good thing about it was it didnt take much to clear it completely of water.
I am blind in one eye so I prefer the three windows of visibility. My 'Max is much like the ScubaPro CrystalVu Plus. High volume but stays clear longer. My.02!
I found the Trinidad to be not as comfortable as my 'Max, I had to clear it more often, but the good thing about it was it didnt take much to clear it completely of water.
I am blind in one eye so I prefer the three windows of visibility. My 'Max is much like the ScubaPro CrystalVu Plus. High volume but stays clear longer. My.02!
mofongo_max
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I've got about 30 dives on my Rona. My first frameless. No complaints so far.
Yup, my favorite mask as well. OP can read my mini-review of the Atomic Aquatics Frameless Mask at the bottom of this page:
Atomic Aquatics Frameless Mask at www.DiveSeekers.com
I love my Atomic Frameless. 200 dives later on the same mask & I still love it. Worth every penny (especially since mine was 1/2 off at my LDS
)It's good to know that the Atomic Frameless is available in two sizes. Medium and Standard - the Medium is smaller. Not all shops stock both sizes.
I echo the comments that a frameless mask is great. Pros - very light weight, low volume, works well; Cons - cost, possible durability issues. I have a ScubaMax Frameless, which is much less expensive than the SP frameless, and it is a great mask. I have to chuckle at the way it is marketed - 'made by the EXACT same manufacturer, on the same molds, as the frameless mask sold by one of the major scuba manufacturers.' I bought it as a backup, but use it as a primary at times (when I forget to bring my primary mask). The ScubaMax fits MY face very well, is very low volume, and provides good, single lens (mine is not the tri-view) visibility. The ONLY drawback, for me at least, is that the nose pocket is so small that the least bit of water that collects is in contact with my nostrils. Not a real problem, but something that I notice at times.
Nothing but the highest praise, from me at least, for the Jet Fin. Definitely put spring straps on them. As for sizing, I will add to what RJP noted, and suggest it would have been good to size them before ordering. Jets have a bit of a strange fit. I wear XLs with the attached size 10 boots on my DCI drysuit. They work fine. They DO NOT fit well with my size 10 Rockboots. Maybe, a size 9 Rockboot is small enough to allow a better fit.DUI_Diver:
Scott L
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Your prices look good but I could not discern where you are located on your web-site. Just curious....
The three frameless masks I have are the SP Frameless:
The SP Orbit:
And the Shadow:
I keep trying to switch to the SP Orbit because it's low volume with wide view, but I, too, cannot stop the leaking around ther nose. It you look at the nose area, there is a seam, and I believe that is the source of the leak. Maybe a design flaw, darn it, because I love the size, look and feel of it.
So, it's back to my tried and true Shadow, which has always served me perfectly. As a back-up, I have the SP frameless in my pocket, but it's just a little large for a back-up mask. I was hoping to use the Orbit as my primary and the Shadow as my back-up, but a leaking mask is no good. I have found that a slowly leaking mask will stop leaking after several dives, but it's just not happening with the Orbit.
The SP Orbit:
And the Shadow:
I keep trying to switch to the SP Orbit because it's low volume with wide view, but I, too, cannot stop the leaking around ther nose. It you look at the nose area, there is a seam, and I believe that is the source of the leak. Maybe a design flaw, darn it, because I love the size, look and feel of it.
So, it's back to my tried and true Shadow, which has always served me perfectly. As a back-up, I have the SP frameless in my pocket, but it's just a little large for a back-up mask. I was hoping to use the Orbit as my primary and the Shadow as my back-up, but a leaking mask is no good. I have found that a slowly leaking mask will stop leaking after several dives, but it's just not happening with the Orbit.
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