Masks

Masks give you clear vision underwater, protects your face and eyes from irritants in the water, keeps water out of your nose and gives you some protection from cold water.

Unlike our amphibious ancestors, our eyes have evolved for clear vision in air, not water. That's why when you open your eyes underwater, your vision is blurred. The diving mask places a layer of air between your eyes and the water, clearing your underwater vision.

Goggles (for swimming laps) should never be used for snorkeling and/or scuba diving because there is no way to equalize the air pressure around your eyes when you descend. Also, goggles are not made of the necessary materials for dealing with pressure underwater.

If you wear glasses or contacts, you should have prescription lenses made for your mask. Diving with a prescription mask is easier and safer for many divers than diving with contact lenses. Consult Scuba Sciences for more information concerning prescription lenses and/or contacts.

Since every diver has different features of his/her face (nose, eye width, face width, moustaches, etc.) selecting the right mask requires the professional assistance of your Diving Instructor or a Scuba Sciences' employee. We will make sure the mask fits the contours of your face.

Tempered glass to resist scratching and breaking. This also provides safety in case something hits your mask while diving.

Double seal along the mask edge. This is very effective in keeping water out.

Flexible mask straps. These straps comfortably secure the mask strap to your face.

Locking Devices. These locks are used to keep your mask strap from slipping under stress.

Finger pockets. Equalization of your ears is much easier with a finger or nose pocket.

Silicone material. Masks should be made of silicone in either clear, black, blue, or gray. Silicone is the most durable material for masks.

Clear vision. Your mask should provide you with a good range of peripheral vision.

Purge (Optional). Purge valves help the diver when clearing the water from the inside of the mask.

Prescription lenses (Optional). Prescription lenses will help those divers (who normally wear contacts or glasses on land) to see clearly underwater. Please consult with your Scuba Sciences' Instructor to see if Prescription Lenses are right for you!

Helpful hints. It is a good idea to carry an extra mask strap or two with you. In case you break one, you won't miss a dive! If you wear prescription lenses, it is also recommended to have a spare mask. This way you won't miss the dives if your primary mask is lost or broken.

Mask	Features:
	· Unique system of assembling lens and skirt without any frame Reduces weight and size. · Single-lens styling For uninterrupted vision. · Extremely low volume Makes clearing water easy. · Black silicone skirt Discrete, durable and comfortable. · One-hand quick adjust buckle system For a more natural position on your face. · Soft silicone skirt · Tempered glass lens
	· Unique system of assembling lens and skirt without any frame Reduces weight and size. · Single-lens styling For uninterrupted vision. · Extremely low volume Makes clearing water easy. · One-hand, quick adjust buckle system For a more natural position on your face. · Soft, clear silicone skirt · Also, available with black silicone skirt/black frame · Tempered glass lens
	· Classic low volume, 2 window design · High impact polycarbonate frame For strength and durability. · Hypoallergenic, crystal silicone skirt with double feathered edge For a comfortable fit. · Non-slip strap with easy adjust buckles · Tempered glass lens
	· Patented single lens with seamless side window design Results in a panoramic field of vision. · Crystal-clear, double sealed silicone skirt For superior fit and comfort. · Low volume styling For a snug fit and ease of clearing. · Skirt has a patented purge For easy clearing and equalization. · Swivel buckles for easy adjustment · Tempered glass lens
Dir approved mask	Made from the highest quality silicone components, the Halcyon dive mask is simple, yet rugged in design. The black frame and soft-fitting silicone skirt surrounds a single lens, creating a low volume mask for easy clearing and minimum drag.
Special mask for people with prescriptions.	Our Double-Double dive masks' patented optics provide razor-sharp Panoramic Views, 350% greater than flat dive masks, completely free of distortions, no matter where you look. HydroOptix Double-Dome scuba masks give divers superior situational awareness and eye-hand coordination -- your time underwater becomes safer, more productive and enjoyable. The Double-Dome lenses of HydroOptix dive masks are made from the same super-tough material used for bulletproof shields: Lexan® polycarbonate. Besides impact protection, our lenses resist scratches with the toughest hard coating available... the same coating that protects automotive headlamps. Click for more details!
	New metal adjustment buckles Stainless Steel Quick adjustment Positive locking and release buckles provide safety, comfort and reliability. Full Face Mask Why the SCUBAPRO Full Face Mask? For safety and comfort while diving in very cold water, wrecks, caves, or technical environments. The SCUBAPRO Full Face Mask is the appropriate solution for safely using the second air source, diving in a contaminated environment, or using an underwater communication system. This is a professional quality full face mask, widely used by military, fire fighters and commercial divers worldwide.
	Opaque Skirt to cut surface reflections Low volume - easy clearing Low profile - less drag
	2.5 Times increase in underwater field of vision. The five-position strap angle adjuster for the best fit. Bigger frame, but lower inner volume for easy clearing.
	Lenses are carefully crafted to provide optical clarity. Crystal silicone skirt assures a precise, comfortable fit. Has a broad choice of fashionable frame colors and corrective lenses available. CORRECTIVE LENSES [R or L] Available in diopters from -1.5 through-8.0, in 0.5 increments.