Dive Buyers Guide > Mares Mask Buyers Guide

First and foremost, a mask has to be comfortable. The best way to check the proper mask size is to put it on and test it out in the water. There are other ways though, more convenient for dry land, to help you find out which mask is right for you.

Mares Mask Buyers Guide
First and foremost, a mask has to be comfortable. The best way to check the proper mask size is to put it on and test it out in the water.

There are other ways though, more convenient for dry land, to help you find out which mask is right for you.

• To conduct a suction test (advised for standard silicone masks), place the mask on your face without the strap, press on the frame and inhale slightly to make the mask adhere to your face
   
• Check the seal of the inner gasket (advised for LiquidSkin masks): the skirt should adhere to the face and the sealing perimeter must not be too near to the outside corners of the eyes, nor should it cross the eyebrows. The skirt must never overlap the hairline. To prevent leaks, use a mirror to check that no hair has strayed into the skirt seal area

Dual-Lens Mask
The view should be good. With the mask in place, have a look at your surroundings. With a dual-lens mask, depending on the position of each person’s eyes, the central dividing element can obstruct the view. It is also possible that this kind of mask can be bothersome where it comes in contact with the nose; if this happens you might consider trying a single-lens mask.

Internal Volume
The reduced internal volume reduces the distance between the eyes and lenses, offering a broader field of vision, less distortion, and better transmission of light. Lower space requirements minimize friction, the area exposed to leaks, and makes it easier to empty the mask and equalize.

Freediving Masks
Mares masks offer different volumes, some of which are very reduced – these will be the right choice for freediving enthusiasts.

Mares Mask Comparison

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