Atomic Ultraclear Frameless disappointment.

[PTAaron]

Finally got a chance to try out my new Atomic Ultraclear frameless while snorkeling at my parents house... only to discover that it is apparently too narrow for my face! As soon as I get my whole face under water I can hear it slowly bubbling in! No leaks from under my nose with this one though.

Anyway, I guess I'll be sending it back to ST
Luckily I managed to test it before a month was up!

[Defman]

Sorry to hear that, but this is the perfect example of why you shouldn't buy a mask that you haven't tried on.

[PTAaron]

Ah, but did try it on prior to ordering it - which is why it is so disappointing.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by PTAaron

Ah, but did try it on prior to ordering it - which is why it is so disappointing.

Where did you try it on?

[Sansho]

Are you sure you got the right size Atomic mask? They make two sizes ... regular and medium fit.

[waytooslow]

+1 on size - for me even the larger size would not fit properly went with the TUSA Visualator Mask reviews and discounts, Tusa nice mask.

Its too bad I really wanted a AUC as well.

[PTAaron]

I tried it on at a dive shop near work... fit well and sealed nicely, much like this one does on the surface. The inner skirt just is a little too short, and doesn't seal at the edges near my eyes. If I press it on hard, it will seal, but when under water if I move it leaks. Needs to be about 1/4" wider and it would be perfect.

I'm not 100% sure it is the right size - I ordered it when ST had several "used" models for sale. This one arrived with stickers still on the lens, and tags on the strap. I didn't see anything to indicate a size.

I really like the low volume mask, and the field of view was great even in the murky lake water.

EDIT to add: Unfortunately I have vowed to never again set foot in the shop where I tested the mask out... or I would simply go in and make sure the sizes match up. Owner/salesman was very pushy, bashed my instructor and my instructors shop, and tried to talk me into equipment WAY out of my price range while bashing the stuff I had already decided on.

[PTAaron]

Originally Posted by waytooslow

+1 on size - for me even the larger size would not fit properly went with the TUSA Visualator Mask reviews and discounts, Tusa nice mask.

Its too bad I really wanted a AUC as well.

Thanks for the suggestion!

I was also looking at the Mares Demon mask... on ST the one review of it marked it low because it was "made for bigger faces" - I just want to check it out in person first.

[mitsuguy]

If you like the Atomic stuff (the glass really is clearer), then try the subframe... absolutely love mine and it is a little bigger overall than the frameless...

[PTAaron]

I'll have to see if I can find a place to try on the Subframe mask...