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Typhoon Raptor Cold Water Dive Hood
by chilinirvana4417 I decided to buy a dive hood after having completed a dive course in the UK and experiencing difficulties in finding a hood with the club that fit me properly - I have a fairly large head so spent quite some time searching through all the tatty old hoods trying to find XL! {Cost and Availability} As I have said in ... previous reviews all dive sites tend to stock different equipment, at varying prices, so it is always worth having a good search to find the cheapest price for the equipment you want to buy. This hood came up on a few sites, and I have spotted it in a couple of shops at dive sites I have used in the UK. I paid just under £30 for mine, but I am sure if you keep an eye on prices you could probably find it cheaper if you are a stickler for getting the cheapest price. {Style} I'm not sure why I am even writing this section, anyone who has ever worn/seen anyone wearing a hood will know that no matter who you are and what you look like, everyone looks like an idiot wearing one of these things! This is however, a nice looking hood - at least while it is not on your head! {Use} As I have already said I have a fairly large head, so donning a hood can be a little traumatic for me. I have found this hood very easy to put on however, I roll the neck section up slightly to the outside of the hood and then pull on with both hands, rolling the neck section back down and then adjusting the whole hood to fit properly. Once on the hood fits nicely, and unlike some others it doesn't feel too tight around your neck. The hood has edging which covers a good portion of your face, however you have to make sure you have all of your mask seal under the hood to avoid any mask flooding. The hood forms a good seal with your wetsuit, and I don't generally notice a lot of flushing during a dive. It keeps your head nice and warm (with the 5/7mm thickness) which is very important during a cold dive! One issue I have had with this hood is that the chin tends to come up too far on my mouth, and I recently had to start tucking it under my chin during a dive to avoid it pushing on the bottom of my regulator which is slightly uncomfortable, but I don't particularly notice it during the dive. This isn't much of an issue in water at 13 degrees and above, but if you are diving in water as cold as around 6-9 degrees you might miss that extra bit of chin coverage! This also contributes to an interesting problem that my buddy and I call "cone head" whereby you clear your mask and all of the air expelled goes straight into hood - very attractive! This is mildly irratating and can mostly be avoided if you hold onto the top of your hood while you clear. Again this one issue is probably due to my disproportionately large head! {Conclusions} Overall I would highly recommend this hood for UK diving, it offers a good degree of protection from the cold, and avoids most flushing problems. It is reasonably priced, and having used it on around 15 dives now I have not had any significant problems at all. Read the complete review |
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Tusa Serene Ladies Diving Mask
by chilinirvana4417 Like many people beginning their PADI Open Water Diver course I had trouble with the mask removal element of the course, whereby you remove your mask completely underwater, replace it, and clear. It transpired after a couple of sessions that I had not been using a mask that really fit me appropriately, and I continually experienced ... problems with my mask, such as it filling with water upon stride entry - not ideal for when you are learning to dive! {Cost and Availability} This mask cost £49 at retail price, and I paid £44 using my discount rate as a member of my dive club (this can help to save you money and gain a kind of 'loyalty' kudos with your club, however it is always worth checking around for the higher price tag equipment as prices can be vastly lower online). I was able to trial using the mask in the training pool before committing to buying it - this is another perk of buying equipment through your dive club. {Use} I have used my mask on over 40 dives now, and it has performed consistently on every single one. I always feel secure when using it, and get very little water ingress during a dive. The mask has an excellent range of vision, and does not cut this off in the middle like some other masks do. I never find myself having to strain to look at anything, and it rarely 'fogs' up either. The nose piece is also very effective, and I find it remains sealed for the majority of the dive, with a little water ingress on occasion. It is also worth mentioning that I have quite a large head - and this mask is a perfect size for me, another mask I would recommend from a size perspective is the Tusa Visualtor which is slightly larger than this one, and probably more suited for men. {Conclusions} Overall this mask performs brilliantly, and apart from my dive computer is definitely my top piece of equipment, and I never go on a dive without it! Read the complete review |
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Mares X-Vision Mid Diving Mask
by benlepensive I was first taken snorkelling years ago with my dad when we went to the Caribbean, possibly one of the best places for snorkelling. It was several years before I decided to take the plunge and try it again. This might have been due to the choice of holidays destinations. Recent trips to Cyprus have proved more fruitful for snorkelling, ... thanks to the warmer waters and tropical fish. A Mare mask can be bought for around thirty pounds, but I had borrowed my dad's one and I believe he got his a bit cheaper than this. So why is this any better than a mask that you might find in a beach shop for twelve euros? Well the mask is very high quality for starters. The materials used are a lot more hardy than the ones you get from beach stores, which tend to snap or crack within a week or so. The mask is fitting with crystal clear goggles that allow almost perfect underwater vision. This also means steaming up is reduced and you do not have to keep spitting into them and warming them. The fit of the mask is skin tight, meaning water cannot get in. This makes it ideal for either surface scouting or dipping down a bit further. With cheaper masks, the water pressure often forces water into the nose piece, then you have to come back up and readjust the mask. This holds steadfast and allows longer periods of snorkelling. The strap is fully adjustable for comfort and the goggles allow vision from most angles which is great for keeping your wits about you when you snorkel. Coupled with a stylish look and a lightweight feel, they are a nifty accessory for a beach holiday and much better than the cheaper masks I have tried before. Read the complete review |
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1 review Brand: Typhoon / Water Sport / Sport: Scuba Diving |
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1 review Manufacturer: Tusa / Water Sport / Sports Type: Diving - Mask |
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3 reviews Manufacturer: Mares / Water Sport / X-Vision Mid diving/snorkelling mask. |
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