M**E
The mask works, but there's a newer version that's better
First, these masks work. It worked for me, my mother, and my wife. They are really only for floating, as many have mentioned. If you dive, the mask will smash up to your face within 3' or 4'. A standard mask doesn't compress too much until you get down to 10'+. You need to make sure it's tight and you'll be fine. Now for the reason it isn't 4 or 5 stars. First, I bought another mask from another company that is a newer version (v2) of these full face masks that came out in the last 6 weeks or so. They have a longer snorkel (8.5" vs. 5.5") and they changed the design of the mouth area slightly. It's minor, but it seems to not compress as much if you go under a few feet. Second, I cannot tell a difference in these masks at all in terms of design and build. Outside of a longer snorkel and firmer plastic in the nose/mouth, they are identical. The straps, mask, silicone seal, o-rings, etc...maybe they are different in some tiny way I can't see, but if you set them side by side, you would say they came from the same factory. It seems telling that the only place it mentions a logo or name on either is the snorkel. Slap a label on it post manufacturing and you're there. I would strongly recommend the new version of these masks, and shop around for the best price. I can't tell a difference between any of the retailers.
A**R
Awesome Product
I purchased this product for a Hawaii trip with high hopes that it would work better than my traditional snorkel gear. The trip was a blast using the SeaFin Mask in both the ocean and the hotel pool. I got a large for myself and a small to be shared by my wife and 8 year old daughter.A big improvement we noticed putting on the masks were the soft adjustable nylon straps. Normal goggles have those rubberized straps which make taking it on and off your head painful when your hair gets pulled. My wife was very pleased about that difference. Once it’s on, it’s comfortable and makes a great seal without being too tight on the face. When going underwater the view is awesome and there is minimal fogging. The water stopper that plugs the snorkel when you go under also work pretty well. Even when there was a trickle of water inside, it just filters down the side channels and exits near the mouth vent.All in all, I’m satisfied with the purchase and think it was worth the price for the enjoyment my family and I got out it. I’ll be buying an additional size small in the future so my wife and daughter don’t have to split time sharing on our next vacation. As a nice touch, Shark Gear followed up with nice email to make sure everything went well and we enjoyed the product.
D**E
Nice design but not as effective as I thought.
This designed and built well but my wife struggled with the use. My wife is not a strong swimmer and has struggled with "normal" masks on the past. I purchased this for our tropical holiday so that she could enjoy snorkeling with the family. She kept getting water in the mask and had a hard time clearing it. I switched with her (giving her my normal mask and snorkel) and she did fine. I'm a very strong swimmer, snorkeler and certified Scuba Diver (for more than 25 years) and I didn't care for the design either. Swimming against a strong current I actually felt my breathing was labored and restricted.In the end I've returned this mask (having reci bed a refund - thank you) and my wife will stick with a normal/conventional mask. Good product but just not for us. My recommendation is that it's used in only very calm water and close to shore snorkeling.
C**D
Too bad when you order something to the hotel you're staying ...
I have no idea why the product arrived without the GoPro mountable edition that was supposed to be on the top of the mask as per product description but we managed anyway. Too bad when you order something to the hotel you're staying at and get a sour surprise. It's a great product however but I'd recommend buying from a different brand. Thanks.
D**N
Glad I bought this!
Saw a bunch of people using this during spring break and they looked awesome so i got one for myself to see what all the hype was about. Most of the models i saw had the yellow bobber top that looked a bit "Fisher Price" and cheap so aesthetically this one's a lot better. Only used it at my gyms indoor pool, but it works great. The seals work as they're supposed to blocking all water from entering when I go under, doesn’t fog up especially when combined with some Jaws anti fog spray.Overall well made product and I’m pumped to use it in the ocean this summer.
J**I
scratched
Mask was used, very scratched, without a protective film. Thought I was buying new. Had to return. Would have kept if new.
K**R
Fantastic!
My husband and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii where we used these masks for the first time. They totally ROCK! On a previous visit we used old style gear, and the SeaFin mask is a tremendous improvement. The ability to breath naturally coupled with a wide field of view and no leaks added to a very pleasurable snorkeling experience. We both highly recommend this mask!
P**S
Happy Snorkler
My husband and I were able to use our new masks while cruising. We were extremely happy with the quality and performance. We had a question for Shark Gear and they got back to us immediately with good results. We have been recommending the product to friends who snorkel. This was my first time to use a snorkel and it made a fan of me.
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