Rating: Best Mask Ever
Reviewer: Richard Rehrig,
I bought the H2O mask after my wife received hers as a Christmas present from our son, an experienced snorkeler. Her mask had corrective lenses and allowed her to see things in the water she never could see before. This mask fits well, is comfortable, and allows good vision because of its large lenses. I am glad I got this mask.
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Rating: Great mask for a guy with glasses and a moustache!
Reviewer: Christine O´Byrne, - View all my reviews
I wanted to find the perfect mask for my husband, who has a strong lens prescription and also has a moustache. It took a while, but after reading the other reviews about this mask, it was the one I decided to try. I ordered the purge valve version, which only comes with the clear mask, because thats what the guys with moustaches were liking. My husband had never snorkeled before and I wanted him to have a positive experience. This mask did the job perfect! My husband even commented that he could see better with the masks prescription lenses than with his glasses, and joked that he would wear the mask to do his computer work. No leaking to speak of, and if there is a little then the purge valve takes care of it. I decided that I would order one for myself too, only in black with no purge valve and no prescription lenses, since I dont wear glasses and dont have a moustache (yet). I love my mask too!
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Rating: I wear glasses and never thought I couldnt afford a DIVE MASK with CORRECTIVE LENSES.
Reviewer: Steve S., - View all my reviews
This is by far the best thing Ive done to enjoy diving even more. Im near sighted and just excepted that I couldnt afford a DIVE Mask with CORRECTIVE LENSES, well I was dead wrong! The Mask with lenses only cost $100.00. On my very first dive with my new mask I found out what I was missing on all of my earlier dives. Wow what a difference. See what your missing. If you wear glasses, you deserve to see the underwater world as nature intended. Dont miss out like I did, order your DIVE MASK with Corrective lenses NOW! Call your eye doctor and find out the DIOPTER for each eye and see what you have been missing on your dives!
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Rating: This is a decent one for the money
Reviewer: Thayn M., - View all my reviews
This is a pretty decent mask for the money. The visibility is good and the purge valve works well. My only complaint would be that the silicone sill is a little thin so it gets a little uncomfortable along my forehead. I might have also had it a little too tight, so who knows.
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Rating: Just a wonderful Mask
Reviewer: Richard Benson, - View all my reviews
Had this mask shipped to our vacation destination of Hawaii. I have a Thin shapped face and always have had trouble getting a good seal. No problems with this mask, great seal and having a purge valve (not that I needed it because I always had a good seal) made this a great buy. Would recommend this mask anytime. Thanks Scuba.com for the fast shipping and great service.
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Rating: Alpha 2 Mask #039347 With Lens
Reviewer: patricia r., - View all my reviews
This mask is a topnotch product with or without the purger. Mask straps are sturdy and easily adjustable. Mask shape adheres nicely to the face. The mask seal is strong and little if any water seeps in. Additionally, I ordered prescription lenses and I can see everything! Shipment came within 7 days. I am now ready for the wonderful Caribbean snorkeling experience with this mask. Whether ordering on line or talking to the friendly staffers at scuba.com, I have found them to be helpful in their guidance and right on the mark with this mask endorsement.
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Rating: H2O mask with corrective lenses
Reviewer: Steven A., - View all my reviews
Great Mask! I just got back from a week in Roatan. The mask was extremely comfortable, fit grat , no leaks. The corrective lenses were wonderful. I especially liked the black skirt which helped with glare when looking in holes.
I would say this mask-lens package is a best buy!
Thanks
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Rating: Great Mask
Reviewer: Fernando P.,
In over 40 years of diving I have worn a lot of masks. What I like abou this mask is the softness of the silicone. I have a mustache and I also like the fact that it makes a good seal over the mustache.
It did take some getting used to as I have always used panoramic masks with side lenses and the field of vision with this mask is definitely narrower.
What I do not like about it is that I ordered it with bifocals. The impression from the way it is marketed on scuba.com is that I was getting true bifocal lenses. I was surprised when the mask arrived and it was just two big magnifiers glued to the bottom of the lens. I even called scuba.com before ordering it and was not told that these were glued on magnifiers. If it wasnt because the mask arrived a few days before I had to leave on a dive trip I would have sent it back.
Dontknow if I should blame manufacturer or scuba.com for this. Had the mask been a true bifocal as advertised I would have given it a five.
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Rating: Alpha 2 Purge Dive Mask with Pacific Totally Dry Snorkel
Reviewer: Barbara D.,
Best snorkel and mask my family has ever used. We do not dive but we have been island hoping and snorkeling for about 20 years.
Great investment!
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Rating: Rx Dive Mask
Reviewer: Howard Blatt, - View all my reviews
Good mask with reasonable visability. I personally like the purge. The lense replacement is touchy and it comes with no instructions.
is this mask appripriate for big size guy and no proffesional diver
Clarke (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Adrian, Thank you for your inquiry! For a BIG GUY, the H2O Alpha 2 Scuba Dive Mask may work, but it is set up for For All faces (60-240 lbs), one of a handful of masks that fits almost all faces. http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-52/027620/H2O-Alpha-2-Scuba-Dive-Mask.html I would really recommend the H2O Alpha 4 Scuba Dive Mask because it it meant for for Medium to Large Faces (110 lbs+) or similar size masks. http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-52/029355/H2O-Alpha-4-Mask.html If you have any questions or wish to place an order, please call us at 1-800-247-2822 or 949-221-9300.
Linda:
I have an old Mares Prima mask with prescription lenses. The lenses are still good. Do you have a new mask I can buy in which my current lenses would fit?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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i would like prescription lenses for this mask and cant seem to find on your website. Can you put them in or is it easy enough for me to put them in?
Clarke (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Hello Diane, Thank you for your inquiry! For the H2O Alpha 2 Scuba Dive Mask prescription lenses, just follow this link: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-53/Masks-Masks-w--Optical-Lenses.html then scroll past the 1st mask and you’ll see the Rx lens “matrix” chart. The lenses can be easily installed if you already have your mask. Here’s our instructional video that will assist you: http://www.scuba.com/video/35/How-to-Install-Optical-Lenses-In-a-Scuba-Diving-Mask.html If you have other questions, need help or would like to place an order, please contact SCUBA.com by calling 800-247-2822 or 949-221-9300 or e-mail us at: info@scuba.com
guillermo:
How can I know if the Mask has Témpered glass visor?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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The alpha 2 mask has tempered glass and it is also stamped on the lenses. In general it is hard to determine if something has tempered glass. If it is a "glass" lenses on a scuba mask product it's required to be tempered for safety.
Mindi:
how do i find the directions for ing the perscription lenses into the h2o mask jsut received?
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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We install the lens before shipping. The clear lens are put back into the boxes.
My husband wears one contact when he dives, if he wants to order custom lenses, do we use the strength on the contact box?
Thanks!
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Used the first number from the scription.
Jackie:
Ive had cervical surgery..... 6 vertebrates fused with rods and screws. Never experienced snorkel, so thats why I am asking. Need to swim without side breathing so Im interested in a snorkel. Do I need a mask to hold snorkel in place or can I use my swimming goggles without a mask? Thank you
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Hello Jackie, Your swimming goggles are not designed to hold onto a snorkel. I can suggest a mask for you. H2O Alpha 2 Scuba Dive Mask web link: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-52/027620/H2O-Alpha-2-Scuba-Dive-Mask.html. This will also take optical lens if say down the road if you need to get them. If you would like to place an order or have any other questions please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.
Phil:
I have near and far vision issues and wear bifocals. What combination of lenses should I get?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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Hello Phil, we can do bi-focal, full lens in either a positive or negative number. With the bi-focal lens the bottom 1/3 of lens lens would be what you request. The top 2/3 of the lens will be a standard lens.
Kent:
What is the different between diving mask H20 Alpha purge and Ocean Quest Arctic Clear HD? Can you help us to make a choice? The price for the Ocean Quest Artic Clear HD is just $5 more but the retail price seems to be a bigger difference.
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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The Ocean Quest mask has a better lens which is super clear glass.
Betsy:
for the h20 alpha 2, how do i determine the corrective lenses to order? what do i need to look at from my glasses prescription? do you the lenses before shipping?
thanks
betsy
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
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You always use the spherical or sphere reading from your optical prescription for the full corrective lenses (or the magnification power only if you are purchasing the bi-focal lenses for gauge readers). This will be typically the first reading on the prescription and for the majority of people will be a negative number (for example -1.50 or -150) The optical prescription can come in increments of .25 or .75 while the scuba mask will only correct in increments of .50. In this case round UP to the next nearest half increment. We install the lenses prior to the masking leaving our facility and always include the original blank lenses with the order in case of a future need to go back to the clear lenses.
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