Masks

[JimmyP]

Hello all,

I was wondering about the different kinds of masks. I am not sure if I am going to get the perscription ones, as I don't know if in wreck diving it will make my life easiser, i can still see but not that well as I can't read distance but still see shapes and get the idea of everything. I was thinking about dacor or mares masks. My father who was the scuba diver in my family, and my mom who ocassionaly dived, and I all used dacor masks, my dad bought them. I love these masks but if there is something better out there, would like to check it out. I don't like the fancy stuff either, jsut a plain blue/clear or black/clear mask will due just fine! Thanks!

Hello!!
Just my two cents worth(Maybe .5 cents worth!!) I have to wear a very low prescription (I'm getting older!!) I ended up looking at the Mares X-Vision and the Cressi-Sub Big Eye. I ended up getting the Mares only because it felt better on my face. Both can have prescription incerts put into them if you decide you need them.

 

[ronpriskie]

I need "readers" in my mask (can't read my compass). Any advice?

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

These guys are great for any prescription mask needs: www.prescriptiondivemasks.com/

 

[divingjd]

Another approach to the prescription issue is contact lenses. You don't say whether you wear glasses or contacts. I wear contacts diving and have known lots of other people who do the same. With the various kinds of frequent-replacement lenses on the market, a single pair isn't that expensive, so if you should lose them, you just get out the next pair. I always make sure I have two spare pairs with me on a dive trip, although I haven't lost any yet. Wear contacts and you can use any mask. If yours gets lost or broken, you can borrow one or buy a new one on the spot. As others have said, fit is the critical issue for a mask. Brands don't mean that much. About the only difference I have ever noticed between brands is in the strap buckles. Some are much easier to use and adjust. Mares does a really good job with buckles.