Buying a scuba diving mask is something I would not trust to the internet as you really do need to try the mask on as everyone has different shaped faces and so not all masks are suitable for everyone and my head is, while I think as being normal, others would say I have petite features and that is why I bought this mask from a dive shop in Milton Keynes for when we went to Egypt to have a holiday and take the basic PADI course as well as doing some snorkelling. I'm glad I did as the advice we got was excellent and with the correct advice the end decision was narrowed down to only two sets that fit my face and the X Vision was the best of the lot. It is specifically ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

Once I achieved my Open Water Certificate I stopped diving, I put this down to living in a country with a relatively uncomfortable climate for diving, although UK waters can be surprisingly clear and interesting. I'm sure that if I ever found myself living somewhere exotic with easy access to a dive boat I would get back into it, but until that dream comes true I have been using some of my diving gear for snorkelling, both on holiday and at home. This review is for a Mares Diving Mask, but as I have used it primarily for snorkelling recently, that is the use I will be reviewing this mask for. Mares is a company that designs and produces a range of equipment ...  Read the complete review