Looking for a mask

chef440rt · Jul 13, 2014

I lost my beloved mask that has been with me for 10 years, over the weekend and need to get a replacement. There are so many to choose from so I thought I would ask here to see what masks are recommended for dredging. I was looking for a regular mask not a full face one. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks.

rick.ther · Jul 18, 2014

I love my hawaii 3 from us divers, fits about everyone and side windows for more light.
Rick

minerrick · Jul 19, 2014

I know you are looking for a regular mask, but I thought I'd suggest you look into a full face if you haven't tried them. I bought an AGA on ebay for $150- and I love how I can breathe through my nose all day and not have a dry throat or gag. As a side note, check out this cool mask: Easybreath Snorkeling Mask | DudeIWantThat.com It's made in France, and I don't know who sells it here, but I want one.

Reed Lukens · Jul 25, 2014

Because of the years of diving in dirty water, I use the pro ear 2000 and have had the same mask for over 10years now and it's still like new with no leaks.
Amazon.com : IST Pro-Ear 2000 Scuba Dive Mask - ProEar Swim Mask : Sports & Outdoors
Swimming Ear Protection Diving Masks ProEar 2000

I watched the video Rick

lol... the mask for rookies. I do prefer a full face helmet with voice over above all else but at $1000+ for a good unit and with dredging being banned still, I'll stick with what I have until I can dredge Kalifornika again.

Reed Lukens · Jul 25, 2014

delnorter · Jul 25, 2014

Hey thanks, Rick. This looks like just the ticket for sniping. Please do post if you find a stateside seller.

Mike

rick.ther · Sep 18, 2014

Hey Reed, to each his own, but as a dive instructor with over 2000 dives this mask rocks. I have had these many years and love it for ALL kinds of diving that I have done ( including Dredging ). Fits more faces, but yes it has more air space and some find it a little annoying to clear. but for the face down sniping and dredging not much problemo. ROOKIES, I don't think so. :laughing7:

. Next up is the full face mask woohoo. warmer, easier to breath, kind of a pain to clear but again to each his own. I won't be a hater for anyone elses opinion. if it works for ya go with it !!!!!
Rick

Reed Lukens · Sep 22, 2014

You've used this mask really? EASYBREATH snorkeling mask | Tribord
Then show me a new and old pic cause I really don't believe ya in the least :headbang:

hehe, so I have to call you out on it to proove it with a pic.
I've never owned the tribord mask and I freely admit it but here's a 10 year old pic of my son using an old Cressi mask that came with the 4" Dahlke behind him. I like full face masks for cold conditions or easily talking and working together under water but I've never used a tribord mask with a built in snorkel. I'm still using that same Cressi and same Keene regulator when needed though I prefer my pro ear 2000. My little diving pic on the left is 15 years old now and the full size is on my pics page.