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Aria Snorkel Mask
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10/29/2016 12:07 PM
10/29/2016 12:07 PM
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rita_irvine
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https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Reef-Snorke...ce+snorkel+maskA while back there was a thread on these masks. Now that they have been around a while I am wondering if the reports are still positive. I am considering getting a one for my trips next year and would like some advise and input as to fit, sizing etc. I have a rather small face and have a hard time fitting a regular mask so it won't leak.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Aria Snorkel Mask
[Re: sail2wind]
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10/29/2016 03:18 PM
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sail2wind said: the stem is too short, I need to clear when submerging, and they are too expensive Definitely not the type of mask for submerging. Not to say one couldn't but the design doesn't allow for it. We have two of theses (triboard brand) and love them. It's a completely different type of mask compared to the traditional style - apples and oranges. There is nothing i don't like about it. My son would say he misses being able to dive down but he has yet to use his former mask since we got this style. Why I like it: Far greater field of vision Zero fogging or leakage. (Not that I ever had big problems with this before, this style just eliminates any issues) Comfortable fit, contact between mask to skin is spread out over a larger area No pulling on my hair A con would be as mentioned above, these are not masked for anyone who like to dive down. It took me a bit to get used to it after 25+ years of using a traditional mask and snorkel. It was an odd sensation to not have a snorkel mouth piece. My mom is a very avid snorkeller and my step dad is a diver. They are on Cozumel this week and will be trying out my mask. I'll report their thoughts.
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Re: Aria Snorkel Mask
[Re: SMC_Irish_68]
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10/30/2016 12:29 PM
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SMC_Irish_68 said:
I have one and am not overly happy with it. It doesn't fog which is a big plus. However, I don't feel like I get enough air if I am in water with a current and need to exert more energy.-- I prefer my old snorkel and mask to it. Your complaint makes sense to me. The face mask will contain a mixture of new and old air, hence you are probably getting a little less oxygen and a little more carbon dioxide with every breath. The same problem would occur if you extend a snorkel too much. Hence I would expect that feeling if exerting yourself.
Last edited by warren460; 10/30/2016 12:31 PM.
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