There are few things more frustrating for a diver or snorkeler. There you are trying to appreciate the jaw-dropping underwater vistas around you when your eye starts twitching... that light trickle over the sensitive skin just below your bottom eyelid is one of the most annoying feelings! Or maybe you notice a cold puddle building up in your nose pocket, the salt stinging the sensitive tissue inside your nostrils... Ugh! How can you stop this unpleasantness once and for all? Is there such thing … [Read more...] about No-Leak Dive Mask: How to Get a Perfect Seal
Masks
What is a Low-Volume Dive Mask? (They Aren’t Just For Freedivers!)
In the old days of SCUBA, when most divers were frogmen, SCUBA equipment looked very different than it does today. The dive mask has traditionally been a piece of the gear that brings to mind a modern VR headset. Solid, large viewing windows, a bit like a fishbowl strapped to your face. While more traditional dive masks are still in production (they do have their merits), a different trend has rapidly overtaken the market in recent years: the low-volume mask. This term is nearly unavoidable at … [Read more...] about What is a Low-Volume Dive Mask? (They Aren’t Just For Freedivers!)
The Difference Between Framed and Frameless Masks (Pros and Cons)
The frameless mask is a design that has long been popular with freedivers and spearfishers. However, as those extreme sports have increased in popularity, so too have the specialized gear they use. Specialized designs for masks that were once niche and obscure, such as the low-volume profile and the frameless design, can now be found at almost any dive shop! This trend has left many SCUBA divers and snorkelers wondering what the hype is all about. What's the difference between framed and … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Framed and Frameless Masks (Pros and Cons)
How to Choose a Mask and Snorkel That Suits Your Face and Ability (Part 3)
Which kind of snorkel is best for you? This article is Part 3 of my epic series on buying your own mask and snorkel for your next snorkeling trip! In this part, you'll learn how to choose a snorkel. Part 1: The right mindset, where to buy, and recommended mask and snorkel combo sets for beginners Part 2: What to look for in a snorkel mask, plus recommendations for different face shapes (You're here!) Part 3: How to decide if you should get a classic, semi-dry, or dry snorkel, plus … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Mask and Snorkel That Suits Your Face and Ability (Part 3)
How to Choose a Mask and Snorkel That Suits Your Face and Ability (Part 2)
What to look for in a snorkel mask This article is Part 2 of my epic series on buying your own mask and snorkel for your next snorkeling trip! Part 1: The right mindset, where to buy, and recommended mask and snorkel combo sets for beginners (You're here!) Part 2: What to look for in a snorkel mask, plus recommendations for different face shapes Part 3: How to decide if you should get a classic, semi-dry, or dry snorkel, plus recommendations for each type Essential … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Mask and Snorkel That Suits Your Face and Ability (Part 2)