Looking for a new mask (for a small face)

[CamaroChick]

I'm in the market for a new mask. My Scubamax mask has done OK, but it is a little leaky, and I think its because it doesn't fit my face well. I've seen a few new masks come out that are made for smaller faces - any recommendations?
Also, do the black silicone masks fit better? It seems like the rubber/silicone? is more flexible than the usual clear ones.

[scubasavvy]

I have a narrow face and use a Cressi Sub Focus. Love that thing to death. Low volume and narrow skirt.

[tarheeldiver]

My wife has small face and she uses the Atomic frameless for small faces

[Foo2]

I also have a small face and I use the Tusa Splendive IV. It works a heck of a lot better than the Mares X-Vision did on me. It was way to wide for my face. You live and learn I guess.

[CompuDude]

Just look for a mask with a "mid-size" skirt, like the Mares X-Vision Mid, or the Atomic masks with the mid skirt. Be sure to try them on in the shop to make sure the fit is good.

My wife has such a small face she had to go for a children's mask. There's really no difference but the size... so if the even thye mid-skirt masks are too small, you can try that route. My wife fit the AquaLung Tyke Midi better than any of the regular adult masks.

[somewhereinla]

You should look at the atomic masks, they are very low profile and have two sizes one of them being small. Try it they are great masks.

[teknitroxdiver]

Have you tried the X-Vision Mid? (X Vision Mid Skirt Mask, Dive Masks, Mares, X Vision Mid Skirt Mask) I have the fullsize version and absolutely love it, so if this one fits your face it would definitely be a winner.

[Zenagirl]

Oceanic Mini-Shadow is great for smaller faces. However, they are known to come with quite a thick coating on the glass that requires quite heavy cleaning before you dive it for the first time or they'll fog like you wouldn't believe.

[SarahBella]

I have a smaller face and I found the Cressi Big Eye a great fit. It also has a nice feature where the lenses are tilted inward at the bottom so I can see my gear by looking down just slightly....helps when your not exactly sure where everything is.

[AUTiger]

I also recommend the Atomic Frameless for small faces. Black or clear is a personal choice. I found that the clear Atomic yellows a bit over time. I am a photographer and the clear mask was bad because it let in peripheral light that made it harder to look through the camera viewfinder. On night dives, I could also see my tank light blinking through the mask skirt. I replaced my clear mask with a black one.

David