Hi JD

Last year I used one after using a regular mask for many years.

The differences: the full face mask is great! You will have to breath a little deeper to get a full breath. No diving down with this mask. Wonderful 180 view with this mask. No chapped lips from the salt water! I didn't have any leakage at all. The elastic bands didn't twist up with my hair, it was very comfortable.

It takes a few minutes to get used to it, but the benefits are worth the extra breathing you will do with this mask.

I bought mine on Amazon-- it isn't listed in my orders anymore. But is was about $60

Karen <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />