Full face snorkel mask

[teklord]

Anyone used one of these? I just got one for an upcoming hunt in the Dead Sea where getting water in your face is not an option.
It looks like it will be good for flat water conditions and headphones fit better than snorkel on the side.

Tek

 

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[Billinoregon]

Well that should be an interesting hunt!

 

[digger460]

I checked into those. Was going to purchase one, but researched a little farther and found out they weren't made to go under water.

Stay Safe!

 

[clv]

those are just dangerous toys, be safe and use just a normal snorkel and mask. Don't use anything with a floating ball and and a cage to keep water out they don't work. Have you ever taken a Skin Diving course? That's where you don't use a scuba tank. Before you scuba dive ya gotta need to learn to skin dive safely.

The Dead sea is loaded with Salt and you would need a lot of weight to achieve a weight just above neutral buoyancy.

 

[CASPER-2]

I'm probably the first American to own one - no lie - Ive been following the original company since its development
and got one from Europe as soon as they went on the market (you could not get them here)
had mine I think 5 yrs now
False - they are not made to go under water - not true -
you can dive under with them - but do to the amount of space in them they have 2-3 times of air
than a regular mask which causes your head to float - so you have to dive hard and use extra effort to get to bottom and your head wants to come back up
so you could go down and get a fish pic but would not have the down time you would with regular style masks - I practiced in 8ft deep pool with it after getting it
you would not be able to dive down and fan targets - unless you wear a weight belt
False - dangerous toys
the original models were made so people afraid or the water or afraid of using a regular snorkel - could
the originals were kind of expensive for a mask - I saw them selling for around $150 - due to patent infringements
the chineese copied the design and starting making them cheaper and are now flooding the market - a lot
of Carribean resorts and snorkel trip operators now buy them instead of the old style - reason being so many people lose the
snorkels and you can buy these now for $40 or cheaper
I like to drop down to pick up small items that fall thru my scoop - I don't where a weight belt with mask and snorkel - only with hookah and
snuba
it is great when hunting in winter or cold waters - it keeps your face warm
it has more vision than normal masks
ideal for someone that has false teeth or no teeth
ideal because you can breathe thru nose - mouth or both
my GF is afraid of water and cant swim - she has panic attacks with regular style
got her one of these - the original one from Europe and she loves it
if you have children afraid to snorkel - they have kids size ones
YES your headphones should fit better with the snorkel being on top

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[CASPER-2]

got it in 2014

 

[CASPER-2]

that being said - cant say it would be for you over there
me cold water hunting winter 2015

 

[BVI Hunter]

Got mine from France in 2015 - great piece of kit.

 

[cudamark]

No problem with it fogging up?

 

[CASPER-2]

use plenty of spit like you would a regular mask or use little dish liquid or what ever anyone uses as an anti fog
I just got in a few days ago - Quick spit - anti fog spray --hoping to try soon

No problem with it fogging up?

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

You look like a TeleTubby. The black TeleTubby......
Just goofing......

My vacation friends have those, but just got them, so I haven't had a chance to actually use or see the thing, yet.
I may just hafta breakdown and buy one, see how it works for dual purpose, tekkering and lobstering.

 

[Indian Steve]

Do these or any other mask work on a hairy old guy with a full beard?

 

[CASPER-2]

think it might be hard to use for lobstering - not much down time - unless you wear a weight belt

You look like a TeleTubby. The black TeleTubby......
Just goofing......

My vacation friends have those, but just got them, so I haven't had a chance to actually use or see the thing, yet.
I may just hafta breakdown and buy one, see how it works for dual purpose, tekkering and lobstering.

 

[CASPER-2]

look at all the companies and varieties out there now
https://www.google.com/#q=full+face+snorkel+mask&tbm=shop&spd=0&spf=1495549748723

they make some with Go pro mounts now too

 

[teklord]

Thank you Casper for all the feedback. I got a "Sea View Dry" which has two sections keeping the mouth and eye areas apart. Looks like the one in your picture.
Will practice for a few weeks before our trip. Have no plans to dive deep, just shallow water and a Vibra-Tector, arms length to the bottom.
The Dead Sea has been dropping 5 feet a year, so hopefully finds will not be deep.
Would silicone grease around the edge help keep water out?

Tek