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Old 09-05-2007, 05:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Which mask would you buy?

If you were going to buy a new mask, which one would it be?

I know this may be a "Ford vs Chevy" question as there are lot's of good masks on the market. I already own a Mares X-vision which I really like but it is three years old and has some minor cracks in the outer frame. Need to buy a backup/replacement. Looking for opinions and input from personal experience with recommended model.

I would want it to be low volume and dual lenses for prescription.

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Old 09-05-2007, 06:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Buy the one that fits and feels comfortable for you. (I know that's a statement of the obvious; I apologize) You're right in that this is a Ford vs. Chevy question. You'll get no definitive answer.
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Old 09-05-2007, 06:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I like my Tusa m14 or the copies of it. I use daily contacts with it. The copies out there are alot cheaper (Apollo). Its a big mask and wont fit some faces. But if your a little on the bigger side its the best I have used so far.

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Since you like the X-vision, have you looked at the liquid skin X-vision? I too have an X-vision, and it's been my favorite mask, but I'm looking for a new mask also, so this 1 is high on the list.
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I use the low-volume, black, 2 lense mask that Zeagle makes. I went through four or five masks before I snagged this one. I think it's the Ebon 5105.
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Different masks fit different faces, so what might be a great mask for one person may not work for someone else.

Saying that I bought the Oceanic shadow on my open water course a few years ago, and it's still going strong.... great mask, I love it. My wife has a very small face, and she uses the mini shadow ... same mask but for smaller faces.
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Try the Cressi Matrix, good price also. It is a very comfortable mask. Me and my husband both have one. I plan on ordering another one as a back up.
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Try the Cressi Matrix, good price also. It is a very comfortable mask. Me and my husband both have one. I plan on ordering another one as a back up.
I have the Cressi Big Eyes as a backup. I think its the old version of the Matrix.

The Mares X-vision would be a great mask if only the frame was made alot stronger.

Cockroaches love eating my black mask skirt. We have them big over here.

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This may seem obvious but...

1.) You own an X Vision and like it. (doesn't fit my face but I like the way it looks.
2.) The X Vision is a very affordable mask.
3.) Buy another X Vision
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