Diving and snorkeling are as much a part of summer holidays for many people as relaxing hours on the beach and convivial evenings in restaurants and bars. A diving mask or swimming gogglesmay therefore not be missing in the suitcase. If you also want to explore the underwater world in your next vacation, you will learn here what to look for when buying a diving mask.

What is a diving mask?

With the help of a diving mask, you have a clear view under water without salt or chlorine irritating your eyes. The mask is fixed by means of a headband at the back of the head so that it can not slip. Most models also have the option of one snorkelto attach to dive for a long time under the water surface. Especially those, who have sensitive eyes, should not miss a diving mask when diving and snorkeling. Also for people who wear contact lenses, it is indispensable. Basically, however, all divers benefit from a diving mask, as it protects the eyes from soiling and too high water pressure.

What forms of diving masks are there?

The sports retailer offers three different diving mask variants. The so-called Einlasbrille is equipped with a single large glass pane, so that a particularly wide field of view is given. However, the nose gutter is usually quite small, so that the glasses are only suitable for persons with a small nose, otherwise it could lead to unpleasant pressure points. The nasal notch is slightly larger in the case of the two-part lens glasses. Since there is a separate glass for each eye, however, the field of view is slightly smaller. But this variant can be particularly easily blown out thanks to the low internal volume. In addition, two-tone glasses can usually be fitted with prescription lenses. Also widely used is the frameless diving mask, which is a modification of the inlet mask. It consists of soft, flexible silicone, which merges seamlessly into the glass. The frameless diving goggles have a low internal volume, but only little space for the nose.

What do I have to do when buying one Diving Mask note?

Above all, a diving mask must fit perfectly so that no water penetrates and no pressure points form. The inner volume should be as low as possible, because then the mask is easier to blow out. Also, look for a large field of view and select a mask that has a transparent border, such as the Cressi F1 Diving Mask Frameless. Most diving masks are equipped with sturdy, scratch-resistant glass. This must not splinter under any circumstances to prevent eye injuries – such as in a fall -. Very high quality models are made of special glass, which can neither splinter nor fog. Even disturbing refractions of light are compensated by this glass. If you want to try scuba diving or snorkeling, you can also use a pure plastic mask, but keep in mind that the view here is rather small.

Also take a look at the headband before buying. This usually consists of soft silicone or rubber. Pay attention to the position of the buckles, because only if these are attached to the side, you can easily adjust them even while wearing. A particularly high wearing comfort is guaranteed if the headband is split on the back, because then it rests on a wider area. This is the example of the Hollis Onyx M-1 Diving Mask the case. Even a rotatable headband anchorage on the mask makes sense.