seavision mask with the colored lens

[laserdoc]

Then switch them out. Would that work?

Would not know until I had one in my hands to see. The Ocean Master has a padded strap and a great adjuster for the straps on it

 

[laserdoc]

No, not really.



Depends on the face. A purge valve probably would have nothing to do with continual leaking. A purge valve is handy for the untrainable (I love one such person dearly), the very young, someone who has physical limitations, or someone who has both hands occupied. I believe, except in very narrow use (HydroOptix), these slot into the category of hooey.



No. This tinted stuff is also hooey, but more of a Level One Hooey. Once again, it increases contrast but it reduces amount of light. Do the math. Cute for snorkelers.

Black skirts reduce internal reflections. Black dresses, however, increase reflection (among other things).

They also offer one with twin built in snorkels. Stay simple.

Oh, gee. Look at all of the related threads below!

So I guess you have a clear one?? Someone said they had a clear one and hated it??

 

[NeilH]

I struggled with a number of masks for several years. Tried many. The SeaVision Ultra model is the only one I have found that allows me to get through a dive without a single mask clearing.

I like the color correction just fine and never an issue on night dives in Bonaire, Roatan and BVI’s. It is available with clear lenses/clear skirt if you prefer. I see Leisurepro has that option for $35.

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Cate...ort_Stock/DescSort_0/Filter_1=407/SVNMUC.html

There is also a mask you sometimes run into called a “SeaLynx”.

http://www.onlinescuba.com/eShop/catalog/2360.htm

I picked one up as a backup on Bonaire a few years ago and it is exactly the same mask as the SeaVision Ultra. I have had occasion to lend it to a few other divers having mask issues and they have all raved about the fit afterwards.

 

[Doc]

So I guess you have a clear one?? Someone said they had a clear one and hated it??

I've tried (and extensively) all different colors. If you are snorkeling, the redder the better. But- as was said before- it's just an optical conclusion... your eyes adjust to the colors and never really notice.

Another great use, as was said before- something of sunglasses... because snorkeling, even on a partly cloudy day- it can be brutal on the eyes. Anything below 10 feet and I would absolutely recommend clear lenses.

Absolutely I have a clear one. I have used the Mares ESA for years, tried the Cressi Big Eyes, and although interesting, the angled face plate doesn't give me the "downward" angles anywhere as good as the ESA. The ESA's main downside is that it's a complex device and many folks have issues with durability. I absolutely trash my gear and although I do pander to my masks, I have never lost an ESA.

The ESA has standard side windows and has angled bottom plates- I can pretty well see my flippers (and any gear I have stowed on a cross chest area). There's no easier way to see what's going on at the very fronto of your body. Clear lenses? Yes.

My eyes correct to -2 diopters (approx) and I have excellent near vision for the old man that I am. I have found great success with the HydroOptix mask (as long as I don't have to do a lot of close-up micro critter spotting. I can read my guages well enough, but I am not seeing anything smaller than a deep geographic crevice or a sunken Japaneese battle ship. The undistorted wide vista panoramas are remarkable.

I also have a Canadian market, curved plastic lens free dive mask from AquaLung. It is not sold in the US as far as I know. Extreme low volume, extreme wide angle (with distortion) but wow- what a mask!

None of the three above masks are for people with any issues regarding masks. If using and dealing with a mask is second nature for you, I would recommend trying each of them.

Once again- yes, they are all clear. Why diminish the quantity of light while only perceptualy altering the quality of it? Use a lighweight flashlight and take it on every dive- even at high noon!

 

[laserdoc]

Ok I'm sold on this sea vision mask,,,but what is the differance from the Ultra and the shadow???

 

[Doc]

Sea Shadow Masks 85.99 Black Frame Black Skirt

One of the lowest volume masks on the market today. With purge Valve.
This mask is perfect for free divers and kids. The mask was created at the request and suggestion of members of the free diving community.
Its yellow lens is perfect for caves, wrecks, quarries, rivers and other low-light situations. It captures the color spectrum and helps bring out ambient light - enhancing visibility. These lenses are made from a composite resin material (CR39) which is stronger than glass and enhances depth perception.
SeaVision is the only scuba mask with 100% UV protection


Sea Vision Ultra-Gauge Reader GR2200. See your gauges and watch. PF2200 with a non-prescription + 2.00 bifocal lens & Color Correcting features. 100% UV protection. With purge Valve.
Accent Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Purple Yellow Clear
Skirt: Black
Price $ 175.99

Ahh, looks like the difference is $90

 

[VinceDS]

No. This tinted stuff is also hooey, but more of a Level One Hooey. Once again, it increases contrast but it reduces amount of light. Do the math. Cute for snorkelers.

Black skirts reduce internal reflections. Black dresses, however, increase reflection (among other things).

RoatanMan,

I have to, respectfully, disagree on you comments on the tinted lenses. I use the SeaVision Ultra w/ yellow lenses. During dives to 150 to 170 fsw, I find objects to be sharper, in low light conditions, than when I am using an clear lens mask.

just my observations.

p.s. - I would not trade my SeaVision for anything on the planet...

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

Don't know-but that mirrored lense does look Badazz!

 

[akscubainst]

I have over 200 Ocean dives and not one has been made without this mask... the K is right....that skirt is hot action. They only make one size and it fits all unless you have some deformity.

I guess I must have some deformity!! cause I have the whole line in my store and not one of them fit's me. Which is odd since I can wear just about any mask with my deformed head.

Otherwise, both of my Divemasters have and love them.

Dave

 

[Doc]

RoatanMan,I have to, respectfully, disagree on you comments on the tinted lenses. I use the SeaVision Ultra w/ yellow lenses. During dives to 150 to 170 fsw, I find objects to be sharper, in low light conditions, than when I am using an clear lens mask.

Respect is always assumed amongst freinds.

The physics of mathematics trumps subjective observation.

You are being fooled by an optical illusion.

"Sharpness"...meaning literaly the visual acuity? By sheer deffinition, what your mind is being tricked into believing is contrary to the math. When you reduce the quanity of light (and you do so with any tinting), what happens? Your iris opens up, and just as a camera lens, the focus becomes softer. Pure simple math. It can not be sharper. Like mom said... turn on a light, or you'll ruin your eyes. What that means is, using the most light possible, constrict your iris, see more clearly and sharply. Biology 101.

For years, we used high powered yellow beams on racing cars. It does increase the contrast, and in fog, distant penetration (with quantity of light) is never an issue- what you want to see is up close. The yellow helped to increase the contrast- that it surely does.

Contrarily, the quality of light is an absolute issue. We learned that severe spot lights triumphed over flood lights. We also found out that the closer you mounted them to the pavement, they penetrated farther as there was less fog withing 10" of the pavement. It also put the lighting on a different parallax angle than the drivers view (much like eliminating backscatter from u/w photo by remoting the strobes fronm the lens). Unfortunately, this has little to do with the use of tinted lenses in diving, but it does point up how distracting red herring arguments can be. Add in human perception over empiricaly tested reality. It's a hard sell.

Bottom line- if tinted yellow lenses were so good, why don't windshields come in yellow? We have the technology to electricaly alter glass shades on demand, but even on the most exotic cars, this isn't available. Hmmmm.

At 150-170, I would assume we're talking wrecks or fresh water- not much to see at that depth in the ocean for critters. Maybe, for a wreck diver, in the murk, looking at close up stuff and with plenty of lights- a good thing. For the other 99% of the diving public, useless.