New Mask Purchase Input?

[RJP]

Because there is no frame? Probably seems silly but, I would think the mask would be less rigid and you couldnt put your hand against the top and push out easily?

Not a problem at all. The glass provides all the rigidity you need.

 

[Ozwald]

The frameless part has no effect on its rigidity at all. Personally I have found that the frameless style offers a smaller pocket for your nose and can sometimes, at greater depths, push against the bridge of your nose.

 

[octopuppy]

I'm constantly having problems with leaking. Been through 6+ masks plus the Atomic (which fogs for me later in the dive). I may be a nose breather (exhaller). Would a mask with purge be an option to look at?

 

[ShootinSquid]

I have had an older Mares Purge Mask for the last 15 years. I have a larger nose with a bridge that's kinda pronounced (and broken a couple times). The purge mask definitely does allow a larger nose pocket and is more comfortable. I know this because I tried regular masks a couple times and found them kinda tight on the schnoz.