Flat vs Curved Snorkel Masks

What's the difference in flat front vs round front snorkel masks? There is some distortion around the edges of the flat front masks. Get a full face snorkel here: Seaview 180: http://amzn.to/2usyP8r Vaincre 180: http://amzn.to/2tjZXXa

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What's the difference in flat front vs round front snorkel masks? There is some distortion around the edges of the flat front masks. Get a full face snorkel here: Seaview 180: http://amzn.to/2usyP8r Vaincre 180: http://amzn.to/2tjZXXa

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Most popular comments
for Flat vs Curved Snorkel Masks

Liz P
Liz P - 6 years ago
A lot of people are saying the round ones distort the image in that things are closer than they appear and makes them dizzy.
We went with flat ones and love them, don't notice any distortion on the sides.
Benjamin Bufton
Benjamin Bufton - 6 years ago
when you go snorkeling, do you use contacts? if so, how do you find using them?
SHEFF
SHEFF - 6 years ago
+Benjamin Bufton I do. Doesn't seem to bother me.
carlos  marvalous lennon
carlos marvalous lennon - 7 years ago
TXS VERY MUCH SHEFF
Phil Brook
Phil Brook - 7 years ago
Awesome, thanks for the Vid! Great info, and concise.
Английские зарисовки
Английские зарисовки - 7 years ago
Great snorkelling gear and travel links are here: www.inessa.one
David Sanders
David Sanders - 7 years ago
Good info! I was wondering this because I was shopping... I like the rounded face. No line
philipkenneth24
philipkenneth24 - 7 years ago
How do you equalise pressure in your ears when you duck dive?
General 395
General 395 - 7 years ago
How do you equalize with this face mask while diving for few frets ???
Hyper
Hyper - 7 years ago
I use the Tribord Easybreath, which has magnification on the front and no distortion on the sides. I still see no problems.
Antivenom uknown
Antivenom uknown - 7 years ago
me to

10. comment for Flat vs Curved Snorkel Masks

Juan Chanelo
Juan Chanelo - 7 years ago
What size do you recommend for a 12 year old
Aashish Sharma
Aashish Sharma - 7 years ago
Thank you Sheff for a balanced view. I have the flat fronted mask (which I have not used so far), and after seeing this video, I don't feel that bad.
Jackson the duud McCall
Jackson the duud McCall - 7 years ago
Thanks for your informational videos
Denver Keck
Denver Keck - 7 years ago
HEY SHEFF
Jan Kytka
Jan Kytka - 7 years ago
The thing that you forgot to mention is the refraction caused by the curved mask. When under water, the mask acts like a lens, so the more it is curved, the more disorted the image becomes. So thats why I would go for the flat mask.
QJ Jessica
QJ Jessica - 7 years ago
I tried this flat fronted mask since then has a flat front and have been pretty disappointed in how it distorts your field of view around the outside. I prefer the round front one with only 39 bucks https://www.amazon.com/Panoramic-Snorkel-Easybreath-Silicone-Technology/dp/B06Y65W9K3/ref=sr_1_48?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1494856248&sr=1-48&keywords=full+snorkel+mask
Allam Sanchez
Allam Sanchez - 7 years ago
Intresting! Thanks for the video Sheff!
romantashev
romantashev - 7 years ago
There is no logical explanation why in the world makers still make rounded lenses for underwater viewing/filming. It is stupid. All underwater viewing equipment should be flat for the sharper image. Period. Rounded glasses are used only for very deep submarine to withstand the high pressure.
Barti
Barti - 7 years ago
I totally agreed...this video doesn't make any sense...how in the world a rounded mask would make the image less distorted !!??...the refractive index in a rounded mask is higher...ergo...more distortion. Just grab a drinking glass (a round one...of course)...put it in front of your eyes.. and look around through it...everything is messy. Now look through any flat window at your home...
Snorkeling masks should always be flat...just like any underwater case for your camera.
romantashev
romantashev - 7 years ago
E7 Polar I'm talking about very deep where no human can reach, but only equipment. For scuba diving you don't need sphere lenses protection. the pressure is not THAT high.
E7 Polar
E7 Polar - 7 years ago
romantashev that's why they have round masks
jen d
jen d - 7 years ago
How many feet can dive using this mask?
Márton Léránt
Márton Léránt - 7 years ago
Depends...
If you are able to equalize ear pressure without hand, then the limit is the breath you can hold. If you can't then its the pressure your eardrums can take (or how much pain you can take from them).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_clearing - some ideas, read up not all techniques work for everyone.
Moshe G
Moshe G - 7 years ago
?Hi, is it possible to Scuba with glasses with it, have you tried the mask with a glasses
2Fat4FlyTrash YT
2Fat4FlyTrash YT - 7 years ago
Moshe G you can get contact lenses
Moshe G
Moshe G - 7 years ago
Thank you
SHEFF
SHEFF - 7 years ago
+Moshe G I don't think you can snorkel with glasses using this mask. There wouldn't be a tight seal on the sides of your face

20. comment for Flat vs Curved Snorkel Masks

Rob Tristan
Rob Tristan - 7 years ago
Both illegal in some European countries and Tasmania.
20windfisch11
20windfisch11 - 7 years ago
Rob Tristan where and why?
cristiano sousa
cristiano sousa - 7 years ago
QUERIA TER ASSISTIDO ESSE VIDEOS ANTES, TIVER QUE ENCOMENDA OUTRO COM MASCARA POUCO QUADRADA.
aaron russell
aaron russell - 7 years ago
it's about water displacement rounded has better picture but flat has a lower water volume and is less buoyant. think round for surface skimming and flat for free diving.
Doal Riot
Doal Riot - 7 years ago
thank you
Shahad Almaktari
Shahad Almaktari - 7 years ago
love ur videos
Shahad Almaktari
Shahad Almaktari - 7 years ago
hi Sheff
please reply
Carlos Sanchez
Carlos Sanchez - 7 years ago
cool i didn't noticed until now thank u
Wellington Alves
Wellington Alves - 7 years ago
IT HELPED A LOT. UNTIL HERE IN BRAZIL SHE COSTS R $ 300.00 REAIS.
偽88
偽88 - 7 years ago
"IT costs" mas sério, não achei caro não
Tj Dinges
Tj Dinges - 7 years ago
Flat mask is 100% the way to go! Although the curved mask provides a 'larger' view, the round face made me dizzy and gave me a head ache. Same thing when my sister used it. Therefore, we both returned them and got flat ones. Plus that company, sea mask, NO longer makes the round mask! Clearly they found out that the round sucks!

Also probably the same reason there are no goggles out there with a round face in the first place....
Berkcam
Berkcam - 7 years ago
That's a good report. Myself and another professional diver did a 'mask swap' on a job in Iceland. His mask seemed fine... until I had to focus on something 1 foot or less in front of my face - aaaargh! I went boggle-eyed, got eye and head-ache and couldn't do my work. Go flat or go home lol.
Timothy Tan
Timothy Tan - 7 years ago
Wish this video was up a few weeks ago before I purchased. I ended up getting the curved mask which was slightly more expensive than then flat mask.

I find there is some slight distortion on the curved when not looking directly in front but is still great for visibility
Matthew Monroe
Matthew Monroe - 7 years ago
Timothy Tan I end up getting the flat one today. About to try it out for the first time
Timothy Tan
Timothy Tan - 7 years ago
yeah, either way they were quite nice to use. I did find that I had to position my mouth to direct air downwards otherwise air would flow up and tickle my eyes. Tightening the mask did help a bit though.

All in all very happy with the masks
SHEFF
SHEFF - 7 years ago
Timothy Tan Sorry I didn't get it done sooner. You do see some distortion at :59 in the video but nothing compared to the flat masks. I prefer my curved mask every time since I have both.

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