Atomic Frameless

[thor]

Yes brand new. But haven't seen it in the stores yet. I believe ST carries it

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by thor

I have the same problem. Anyone try the Atomic frameless medium?

I have. Awsome. I have always had problems with masks. Years ago I used kids masks. Then Sporasub fr diving masks. I have never found a frameless that would fit until the Atomic in medium.
The lense is so close to my face, I am unaware of the skirt. And the view through the lense is crisper.

[CompuDude]

Interesting. Well, perhaps once my LDS gets one it, I'll try it on and see if it fits.

[WaterRat]

I've been using the Scubapro frameless. I may have to check this one out.

Ron

[TxHockeyGuy]

I guess I'm lucky. Every mask I've ever had on (>10) has fit me. I guess I just have one of those faces.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Interesting. Well, perhaps once my LDS gets one it, I'll try it on and see if it fits.

Truly give it a try. I think part of it is the skirt flexibility too.
I want through all the motions before I bought mine. When they first came to the shop, I put it on my face and found it fit, no major gaps and the suck test worked. I put it on hold as they were flying off the shelf. Came back the next day with a regulator and was pleased to see it still fit.

I took it out for a test run on a 15 ft shore dive. I was amazed it fit perfectly.
Finally for the real test, a couple of 80 footers. Still being the doubting Thomas that I am, I took a spare mask in a thigh pocket. Well, that is history now. The mask performed beyond my wildest expectations. One of the best gear purchases I have made.
A word of advise however. The lens needs to be diligently prepped. In fact before I bought it I was told by somebody in the buisiness "it is a great mask but fogs easily and there is nothing you can do about it".
Of course that is not true. I Sea Buffed and polished the lens and it fogged on my 1st checkout even after 4 treatments.
I finally went the tooth paste route (several times) to get it cleaned. I don't think the baby shampoo thing will work.

[Travelnsj]

Unfortunately the Atomic Frameless and Sub Frame will not fit me....tried both at the LDS and the pool fit great and that field of vision was the best... once below 30' or so leaked big time could not adjust...back to my Scuba Pro and Mares....anybody wish to purchase a one time used Atomic?...LOL

[CompuDude]

Thanks for the tips.

For me, fogging is never an issue, because all of my masks are prescription. Prescription lenses don't have the same coatings that cause issues with off-the-shelf masks.

[WaterRat]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Thanks for the tips.

For me, fogging is never an issue, because all of my masks are prescription. Prescription lenses don't have the same coatings that cause issues with off-the-shelf masks.

I don't think you can get the Atomic Frameless in a precription can you?? Looks like my Scubapro frameless where the lens is bonded to the skirt.

Ron

[Travelnsj]

You can put a prescription in the Atomic Sub Frame.