Full Face Snorkel Mask vs. Old Style Snorkel Mask 🤿 Which is BEST for snorkeling❓❓❓
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- The new style Full Face Snorkel mask vs. the traditional snorkeling mask and snorkel, which is better??? Full face snorkel masks are gaining in popularity but are they as good as an old style snorkeling mask and snorkel? We compare both types of snorkeling masks across several categories and decide what are the pros and cons of each mask.
Personally I always recommend using a traditional mask and snorkel instead of a full face snorkeling mask is someone is learning how to snorkel. The traditional mask is safer and more reliable and can always be used for Scuba diving or Freediving later. Learn how to snorkel underwater in my other videos.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 #1 Comfort
2:52 #2 Reliability
5:19 #3 Usefulness
7:05 #4 Safety
8:35 #5 Price
9:02 #6 Image
9:43 Winner conclusions
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Good points! Easy Decision: Traditional Mask for Snorkeling. Full-Face Mask for walking around the streets and stores in a COVID-19 world 👍🏼
Yes I recommend traditional mask for most people. Have you seen someone wearing the full face with a filter? Thanks for watching!
do you have many friends ?
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I´ve been snorkeling for around 10 years, bought a high end full-face mask 2 years ago, and I can´t go back to the tradicional one, No way! Unless when I need to go deeper. My full face mask is far, far, far more comfortable and the field of view is far better. Breathing with my mouth and my nose is priceless as well.
@@Anderson_Anderas I've heard many people have died using those. Any input?
I have owned a tribord full face mask for years, and have never had a problem. I prefer the full face mask 100 out of 100 times.
I´ve been snorkeling for around 10 years, bought a 'high end' full-face mask 2 years ago, and I can´t go back to the tradicional one, No way! Unless when I need to go deeper. My full face mask is far, far, far more comfortable and the field of view is far better. Breathing with my mouth and my nose is priceless as well.
Cool, glad you found a mask you liked Thanks for watching
@@JoeOceansideI’ve been snorkeling since I was around 6. I got one of those full face masks and hated it. The reason for me is it’s too buoyant so it made it way harder to dive deep. And deep is we’re all the cool stuff is. For me the traditional one saves space, money (depending on how good your snorkel is), and just general freedom. You can move around way easier it’s way easier to un-fog and better in general. So I’m for team original.
Living in the Philippines, snorkeling is my recreation, my physical therapy, my relaxation...and a good portion of my groceries.
I use both sorts. There's a lot of gorgeous stuff close to the surface, here, and one point not mentioned is that the full-face mask is a lot more stable platform for attaching a GoPro.
idk it really hurt my ears imma try phome
sana all
YES!
You are spot on. I was interested in the vid until he babbled on about looking cool?
Who gives a crap about what others think?
Not me. And those that do are idiots.
What a dream. I want to come to the Philippines for snorkeling!
Really good advice, especially if you’re traveling with kids. Thanks for making this video to explain the pros and cons. Much appreciated!!
I have tmj so I love the full face. It’s all about what your doing; debth, diving, spearing etc. I would never go deeper than 10-15 feet with the fill face like he mentioned. I love this video! I go to springs and use the full face bc I’m not going very deep or far, no waves etc.
Thanks for this video…it was informative. I’ll likely have both because they do have advantages for different environments.
One minor quibble that I have would be your last point about “experienced snorkelers” or others not respecting the full-mask..seriously, what mature person gives a F about peer pressure like that. Each person needs to make a decision based on relevant things like utility, etc…if a full-mask makes someone more confident and comfortable, that is def the set-up to go for…any dork that judges a person based on their gear is, well, a dork.
It's because "experienced" snorklers are trying to keep newer snorklers from making mistakes. People have died from using full face masks. That alone should be a reason not to use one. And there are a million details where full face masks just give you a shitty experience and train you to do everything wrong (like breathing through your nose, when you need the nose closed to equalize).
Full face snorkle masks are a fad where people who don't know better are sold shit products. THAT is why they're looked down upon. We just want everyone to be safe, have a good time and learn how to dive the right way. And that means using the right equipment. There is a reason the only people who use full face snorkle masks are complete beginners. Because they don't know what they don't know. Otherwise they wouldn't touch that crap with a ten foot pole.
Thanks man! Great breakdown on the two mask technologies.
I love the full face snorkel mask just as I love the OTS scuba mask . I started scuba diving in 1987 and enjoy most of the new equipment out there. Remember with ether mask or activity , stay in shape .
I want to try a scuba full face one day
Thanks for the video. I definitely plan on moving to freediving when I'm fully comfortable with snorkeling so the traditional mask was the way to go.
Yeah that is a good plan
Thanks Joe - you have just helped us no end. This is a great review and well communicated. We were going to try a full-face mask, but having watched your reasoning, the traditional snorkel and mask will suit us much better - thanks :)
Just came back from Mexico. I used a traditional snorkel mask in open ocean and shallow water. I saw the full face mask but I felt more comfortable with the traditional setup. Great review!
There's also the issue of being able to equalize ear pressure.
Yes very true. Harder to do in full face
@@JoeOceanside Saw something called "Ninja Mask" of which the area around the nose is made of rubber/ polymer which allows equalization. I think it came out in 2018 or 2019.
In theory, you don't even have to equalise ear pressure; because full face masks are meant to be used at surface
But uh, i think nose equalisation techniques that does not require your hands, exist.
Thank you man you help me to chose i wanted full face mask but i dont know allot about it now i chose regular old school type! :)
I've actually been using a full face mask for years now and as long as you get one made in Italy and not from Japan or China, the quality is so good that you don't have to worry about any of those concerns about mishaps and safety issues you mentioned. The quality is very high. I too have used it as low as 15 to 20 feet and have not experienced the issues you mentioned with depth either. Yes it pulls up a bit but nothing that causes a problem. Lastly someone mentioned needing to go with traditional if you need a prescription lens. I purchased mine from See the Sea, where they make prescription inserts that go inside for your exact prescription...not a stock lens like most standard swim masks. They match you prescription exact as it's basically a pair of glasses that clips inside the mask, so if you have astigmatism or bifocal or prism...they can make it. They also have a model that has a strap clip so you don't have to readjust the strap every time you use it. Very good product. You just have to make sure like any mask that you buy quality. I wouldn't suggest ever buying any mask that starts at the low end of cost that you mentioned. Both types of masks shouldn't be bought if you are paying less that 50 dollars because that most likely means you are buying an inferior product.
can you give us link to buy it. or some brand name
Tim, I am new to snorkeling and am thinking of buying the Aria Reef, an Italian brand, as you mentioned. Do you think that these are the good quality/safe masks you spoke of? The cost on-line is roughly $100.
Decathlon is just fine and 20-30 euros usually
@@paulfreitag7772I want too do that snorkeling ?. .
@@paulfreitag7772 Do yourself a favor and just get a quality mask and snorkel. If you're not a strong swimmer then get a less expensive full-face mask to start with.
6:25 this is why traditional mask wins for me
Hahaha..yeahh..call your buddy with a phone while snorkeling
@Alexander Boxer haha..hell yeah
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Good video. Another point in favor of traditional masks: you can order prescription lenses to replace the plain glass lenses. Most companies have them in half increments, like choosing readers at the drug store. That makes a huge difference to those who are more than a little near or far sighted.
+1. Proper sight is really an important aspect. Few more details on the subject
1. - Many traditional masks have separate (and replaceable) left and right eye glasses, so one can mount lenses with different correction factor for each eye. Some people need that.
2. - I hear from many divers who wear glasses that finding mask glasses with anything other than basic mono-focal lenses is huge hassle. I'm not sure if mask lenses for astigmatism and other more advanced types are unavailable, just hard to find, or something else, but one should not assume same availability as with glass lenses without researching it up.
3. - It is possible to wear contact lenses under both traditional and full face mask. I know many divers who do this. But if water starts leaking inside, shut your eyes before the water reaches them. Otherwise you risk a lens falling out of your eye and maybe even damaging the eye in the process.
4. - It's even possible to wear actual glasses under a traditional mask. (Not sure about full face ones. Maybe.) And yes, I wouldn't believe it either if I haven't seen it with my own eyes. But if you carefully pick glasses frame and a traditional mask frame which fit/work well together (and work well with your nose), the mask can actually hold the glasses in place. You would need to remove glasses ear hooks, and you probably want to replace them with some (very thin) band to hold them in place while you're putting the mask on or fiddling with it in the water. But yeah, it's possible, several years ago I was diving with an older guy who actually went through the trouble of setting all of that up for himself, and he was even diving with that setup, not just snorkeling. I would assume this method having even more potential to be dangerous than wearing contact lenses under a mask, I'm not recommending it at all, but it's interesting it's possible.
@@karoljub Never use contact lens under water ! Never !
Amazon also sells excellent myopic swimming Goggles for $16. They may not have your exact Rx, but for me at -2 nearsightedness, they are just as good as my Rx glasses. I love not needing contacts to see while swimming!
Scuba mart has prescription inserts for the full snorkel and other masks that it features. I spoke with Thomas who is really helpful. He said that they might do custom lens with some tint for that low hanging sun and glare in the late afternoon.
@@andewch8522 What? Loads of folk wear contact lenses when diving/snorkelling. Stop with the scaremongering.
You explained the differences and safety concerns very well. I’m a PADI-certified advanced open water scuba diver who dives with a full-face mask. I would never suggest a full-face snorkel mask to ANYBODY., especially a young child or mentally challenged person. If that mask ever floods, the wearer could drown if he lacks the awareness and calm to quickly remove the straps. Many people panic when water floods a mask and hits their eyes, even in a conventional mask. I would have presented safety as the first issue in the video, since it’s the most critical subject.
I prefer diving with a full-face mask, because it never fogs (regulator feeds dry air), avoids jaw fatigue from not having to use teeth to hold the regulator, and forms really well to my face (no leaks). However, I did pass PADI full-face certification following safety training for a flooded mask.
Finally, you’re correct that a conventional mask and snorkel are much easier to pack than a full-face mask. And the conventional is much easier to clean.
This is exactly what happens to me, I freak out every single time I get water in my eyes even though I can breath.
What kind of full face mask did you buy? I'm looking at potentially buying one
@@brandonj.9638 I bought the OTS Guardian. Ocean Reef also makes a full face mask in a few different models. Both are very comfortable to wear and do what they promise. I went with the OTS, mostly because it has a reputation of dependability among rescue squads. It also includes the surface air valve (SAV), which allows you to breathe ambient air at the surface without diminishing your tank gas. I also like the ability to disconnect the second stage regulator from the OTS mask for rinsing and servicing. For the basic Ocean Reef mask, you must pay extra (about $60) for the SAV. By the way, the SAV on the OTS is near the top of the mask, while the one the Ocean Reef is near the regulator, close to the water (which seemed problematic to me). However, Ocean Reef makes it less expensive to own a comparable full face mask. The others are more expensive than the OTS and include features I thought were unnecessary. OTS makes the Spectrum, a mask that uses your existing second stage regulator for $449 and allows you to pinch your nose for easy equalization. However, you would need to apply anti-fog to the lenses. It was really helpful that my dive shop allowed me to demo the Guardian and Neptune in a pool. Finally, I recommend that if you do purchase a full face mask, you take part in safety training for a flooded mask via your preferred agency. Good luck!
Thank you so much for making this review and breakdown. I just used a full face snorkel mask for the first time down in Kona and the experience was miserable. I agree wholeheartedly with your assessments and strongly recommend the traditional mask over the full face mask for anyone else watching this video and reading my comment.
When I used the full face mask in Florida for the first time, it felt like I couldn't breath with the attached tube and was freaking out. I had to go aboard our catamaran and pay for renting a mask and snorkel.
Thank you SOO much for this video!! I was just about ready to purchase the full mask when I watched your video. The safety concerns me, so I opted for my first option, a regular mask. Thanks again!!! Great information video!!
Great comparison video. I'm a newbie and found your honest user feedback on the pros and cons very useful. Traditional snorkel and mask is ill be getting also. Thank you!
Been a snorkeller since mid 1970s, certified diver since 1985. I can tell you the use of silicone around the masks was a revolution in comfort and fit. Alot of people don't even know how to clear a mask anymore - they typically don't need to.
I use my full face for checking out the area, touring etc, i use it probably 75% of the time i'm snorkelling. its more comfortable by far, and makes the dive more enjoyable. but I always have my good old standby standard mask and snorkel, just in case!
Cool, glad to hear someone with experience share their opinion
Which brand is your favorite? Thinking full face is the way to go with kids in braces
@@sarapanzarella97 I hadn't thought of that, but I would still try a traditional. The snorkel seals on the lips and not on the teeth. And the bite part of the snorkel is on the tips of the teeth, not on the front where braces are attached. But whatever works for you
@@JoeOceanside we ordered a few different types, my oldest wants to try the traditional, but I am excited to try the full face - I have always felt short of breath with the regular snorkels. We will just be doing surface snorkeling this upcoming trip, thank you for your informative video, it was a big help!
I appreciate you making these Videos. This was was extremely helpful.
thank u for this video, i was about to order the full mask but good thing ive found this video and Ive decides to buy the traditional.
I once bought a snorkel mask with a snorkel for 13 or 14 euros in Germany, then it was about 16 or 17 dollars. It is actually a very good quality, even has all the fancy functions, just has a little too big mask, so much air fits in what makes it difficult to equalize sometimes, but otherwise it is great. I think you can start diving even with 10 dollars if you want to.
I was excited about the full face snorkeling mask but now I have reconsidered after your video. Safety is the most important point and just based on that alone the traditional gear is a better option.
Take a full mask ! It works so well. M ost of people snorkeling once a years maximum!!!!!! So funny to see this kind of video when 90% of people goes to the beach once a years when the temperature is OKk, when there is something to see etc etc etc etc
I have used full face mask for surface snorkeling at Maldives and I found it very comfortable and easy to use and breath through the nose. However one drawback with this type of mask is, when you try to dive below the surface, the volume of air trapped around your face is higher than a traditional mask. This puts a lot of pressure on your face and it is very uncomfortable.
So for free diving when you wish to dive under water it is better to use a traditional mask. It takes some time to get used to holding the mouthpiece between your teeth and breathing through your mouth, though.
Hi. Great info. 1 thing to mention is many people these days wear glasses so to get a prescription goggle it needs to be the traditional style (as far as I know). I've just spent the money to get prescription mask and it is fabulous! I feel much more relaxed now snorkelling than I did with the full face mask.
Was only looking to purchase for surface snorkelling and was thinking about the full face although after your review, I’m more for safety so the traditional one it is. Fabulous review and really helpful thank you!
I have both types and the co2 concern is 100% correct. I have had to stop snorkeling with the full faced mask because it became difficult to breathe. I initially did not understand why this was happening but then I realized it was because I was not getting fresh air. So just buy a good regular snorkeling mask.
Accidents happen when you misuse the equipment, full face masks are made for surface swimming only not for diving.
As you will always check your boat before going at sea, you will always check your diving equipments before going in the water. It’s just common sens.
Use equipment related to your use, surface swimming: full face mask, deeper diving: conventional face mask with snorkel with which you can equilize ear pressure by pinching your nose.
Yep I agree
@Kalem Timms trouble reading it all?
Thanks for the comparison. Great video. 🍀
Thank you so much. Going to Hawaii and almost purchased the full face mask. 🙀 Going err on the side of caution and try the traditional gear. 🤿
As someone who never went snorkeling/diving and not a confident swimmer, full face mask has some appeals. It seems easier to use.
If that helps you get started then go for it! Just get a good quality one Thanks for watching
@@JoeOceanside
I just bought a snorkel with a drain valve. whenever I dive in, water goes in through the drain valve and I can't breathe, I exhale to get the water out but it gets in immediately after.
Is something wrong with my snorkel?
cool reply . You are a considerable person !
@@rahman077 you can’t breathe underwater with a snorkel if it’s not above water
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Thanks for this video! I have really bad jaw fatigue after have 2 surgeries. I was wondering if this one would be better. I hate when the mask gets foggy too. I think we might try this mask and see if it is better. I will just have both for different situations. 🙂
Full face for me….every day. But got couple of the regular masks for deeper water. Like the full face for the excellent field of vision provided. Excellent video!
Great review
I’ve just published a full face mask after having a conventional mask forever
Looking forward to trying the full face setup, added bonus of the GoPro mount. Good point about having to clamp the snorkel in the conventional type, really started to be uncomfortable after a while
Great video! We agree with your ratings. I do know people who are less comfortable in the water and have struggled with traditional masks and snorkels, but have been able to enjoy snorkeling with a full face mask. I think of full face masks as snorkeling with training wheels, it gives you a taste of the experience, but is limited. However, I think you make a great point about starting with a traditional mask so that you can increase your skills and ultimately enjoy the underwater world so much more. Thanks for the videos. Cheers, Matt
Wow thanks Matt! Glad you enjoyed and agreed. A lot of people hate the full face mask and refuse to acknowledge any good features, but it does have a few good points. I still always recommend a traditional mask though
@@JoeOceanside Hi . I need a good snorkel mask. What is the price? Can you send it to Iran?
You addressed every issue perfectly. Thanks. I would just add a neoprene strap for the traditional mask to have the utmost in comfort.
That's a great idea!
Thanks for sharing. You sold me on it when you said it doesn’t fog up. 😄👍
This is a very comprehensive review. Thanks!
I sould had watched this video before getting one for Christmas
I hope you enjoy your new mask!
Don't know swimming. Just bought a full face. This would help me learn to float and be comfortable under water. Would get trained in a pool tank first.
What should be the NEXT BIG THING IN SNORKLES?!
@@PeytonCorn just spit on the mask am I right xd
Great review! Will watch more of your videos 👌🏻
Thanks for this video. I've been snorkeling quite a lot in carribeans, Kenya and Maldives and I can confirm that traditional mask at least for me is better, mainly because with full face mask I've had problems in breathing while swimming. Nevertheless I think that for a newbie full face mask can give great satisfaction since never get foggy and great all around looking
As someone who has used both in my experience the traditional snorkel is way better. Many times when I am even using a "high end" full face mask I have had to rip it off and gasp for air. I don't know if this is caused by a breathing problem or rebreathing my own air, but I would way rather use my traditional setup, which I know is reliable. The full face masks also often untighten fairly easily in my experience and starts leaking which can be very annoying. To sum everything up I would rather use my traditional setup because I know it is reliable and will always work
Yes me too!
All you need is to learn howto clear you mask underwater and get used to saltwater on your lips it’s not that bad
yep, exactly. Thanks for watching!
I was hit straight on by a wave on Sanibel Island. Water blew in the snorkel drain area filling my mouth with sea water. With as high temperature🌡gets in a parked car, could the seal be degraded ?
Thanks for the information!
Much appreciated
Thanks for posting this! just what I wanted to know.
Having used both, I have to say that my first impressions where that the full-face was really great.
However as I snorkel a lot, the full-face really showed it's flaws very quickly.
The full face does not allow you to dive while using it, it clamps hard against your face and creates a build up of Co2 that very quickly makes you feel giddy. When I resurfaced I had to continually take the mask off to fill my lungs with air. It's only good for surface snorkelling.
The other real issue I had is with the straps, they quickly loose their elasticity and have to keep getting adjusted until they finally are unable to stretch any further, the four prong strap attachment is also awkward to slide your head through.
So as I said for surface use it's OK.
But the old system with the mouth piece is much safer to use, you can easily expel the water through the tube after surfacing and you can dive properly. Yes it fogs up, but the higher end masks are a lot better and safer. The straps are not elasticated so do not stretch.
If your mask comes off, there is no way that you can reattach the full face whereas the old style can easily be replaced under water and the water be removed. So hands down the traditional one wins. The full face is now left on the shelf gathering dust.
I use the full face for surface use and it works way better than the old hardware i dont dive with it though. but i cant use a regular snorkel water always comes in my mouth.
I like the traditional dive mask and snorkel. I've been a certified diver since 92 I've tried the full face snorkel mask do not like it at all and they are very expensive. One thing I found out when you buy one you have to get one that fits your face they come in different sizes. I will stick with the face mask and snorkel still have my original snorkel I bought when I first got into diving in 92 and it still works perfect
Yeah that's the best idea. Don't reinvent the wheel
Not at all expensive. I live in Philippines and just bought one full face good quality chinese snorkle for less then $10.
Did you get into diving in 92?
I watched freshwater sunfish making their nests with their tail fins in piles of zebra mussel shells, with a full face mask that I got from Aldi, for $18.00. The comfort and clear visibility is amazing, compared to the old design. I also like that it keeps potentially dangerous (but extremely rare) fresh water amoebas out of your nose. As the video stated, the valves take higher breathing pressure to actuate, and it takes some getting used to. I wouldn't use it for any water I can't stand up in. For surface snorkeling, it's incredible.
I’ve seen so many kids playing with these this summer, but I was concerned with the safety issues like water leaking in and a child not knowing how to take the mask off. Thanks for the review!
hello i use both types depending on what im doing. if im in a lake i use full face and out at sea snorkel and mask. love the videos keep up the good work.
Awesome thanks for commenting and I am glad you like the channel
This is a tremendous episode Joe! I’m undecided, I haven’t tried the full face one yet, but I could be persuaded. Great job on this!!
Thanks, best to stick with a traditional mask though
It's fantastic video, which covered all the pluses and minuses.Great video!!!
Since I'm a beginner I'm going to go with the traditional one. I might end up getting both eventually. I'm living in Hawaii for now so I'm trying to do new things haha. Thanks for the info!
perfect review! congratulations
Thanks Andre
While I agree on most of these points when it comes to the average full face, I used a traditional set up for years before getting an equalizer pro full face mask and I'd never go back...
So much more comfortable, and sturdy... i can stay out far longer without feeling fatigued. It makes the whole experience much more enjoyable as my focus is on the environment, not the gear.
It's actually great on deep dives, I never even have to think about it... it just seals up the second i go down, and opens up the moment i hit the surface...
It never gets water into the snorkel or the mask, never fogs up, and doesn't seem to have any buoyancy issues... the fact I can equalize the pressure really goes along way in helping it stay comfortable when exploring the bottom.
While there are still some advantages to a traditional mask, I find the benefits of the equalizer far outweigh its drawbacks.
Can you please tell me what mask you are referring to? I am going to take up snorkeling soon and could use the brand name of yours as a reference. Thank you!
@@paulfreitag7772 Here's a video I took snorkeling around the lake off my dock. you'll notice I'm often near the bottom, or well below the surface for extended periods, yet I rarely, if ever, get water in my mask, and if I do get a bit in there it drains out as soon as I hit the surface. th-cam.com/video/BkC3OtNSWr8/w-d-xo.html
@@paulfreitag7772 weird.. looks like my previous reply got deleted.. must have thought that I was spamming or something. anyway, I use an Equaliser PRO Full Face Snorkel Mask by shark ninja... a really good mask and its design eliminates the CO2 problem as well. I'm not certain but the body glove aire free breath might be the same mask as they do look similar.
@@michaelransom5841 Thank you, I will check out this model. I have not heard of this brand during my research into snorkel masks. So far I have been thinking I would choose the Ocean Reef Aria, any thoughts?
@@paulfreitag7772 The Ocean Reef Aria is a good mask, but really it comes down to what works best for you.
The four most important things to consider are
1. is it designed to prevent you from re-breathing the same air (by far the most important consideration)
2. does it create a comfortable seal on your face that doesn't leak.
3. is it easy and natural to breathe in.
4. does it have a dry top snorkel to seal out water if your head dips below the waves.
Anything after that is just personal preferences and "extras".
I do personally like the ability to do the Valsalva maneuver to equalize ear pressure when diving down which is what sold me on the equalizer, but if you're not diving deep then you probably won't find it that important.
Hope that helps... Cheers!
the coolness sold it for me. Always be awesome!
I just got a full face mask and I'm only learning so the helps a lot!
Appreciate your comparison. Started with traditional and then full face. Full face "scare factor" far to high for me; I felt trapped!
Oh yeah, if you like the traditional you should definitely stick with it. Thanks for watching
The traditional mask and snorkel just work, so stick with those. I also would recommend the masks with glass window sides and clear skirting. They greatly improve peripheral vision. The clear skirting may get cloudy over time, but even then, it shows enough shadows to help.
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guess for casual snorkeller like me who go every once in a while... full face would be my choice... doesnt care about my image at all... people can judge coz i am a noob😄
thanks for info. love this.
thank you for this, helped us make a quick decision.
Full face mask is just a toy for kids, you just use it to watch from the surface. Once you descend you need to be able to use a normal mask without keeping the snorkel in your mouth: first rule of freediving. A full mask doesn't even allow you to equalize your eardrums. It's just a toy, and anybody tries to go down every now on, I would recommend to learn from the beginning with a normal mask, even when snorkelling.
This product was literally my opening ad
Yeah that would make sense, stick with traditional though
I bought one a couple of years ago for a holiday in the Caribbean. It may sound daft, but I found difficulty in diving and I felt as though the extra air in the mask, was producing bouyancy keeping me on the surface. I didn't do enough time to come to any definitive evidence but, it's what I felt was going on.
Excellent comparisons. Answers all the questions.
I like the. Full face. Snorkel
It's pretty good and it's not getting water inside the noise which is good
They can be nice as long as it has a good fit
I use both and sometimes use a snorkel with swim racing goggles. All points covered excellent. I would emphasize that for training the full face is great. There is an easy flow of O2. Less fatigue and better speed and endurance. Also for those with neck problems would find full face very useful.
@Dennis Alters Would you mind how the full face mask is better if a person has a neck injury please? This info will help alot when I choose my very first mask.
@Panda Rush After further consideration it would depend on the type of neck problem. Both traditional and full face reduce head turning during freestyle. Those with arthritic or neck mobility issues might appreciate that. There is more bulk with the full face. That could possibly impinge on the cervical nerves for those who have injuries due to more compression. I have not experienced that problem. It is recommended to swim freestyle with the face down rather that looking forward. The forward gaze on either traditional or full face mask might create more resistance against the water pressure against tender neck vertebrae. Hope that helps.
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@@dennisalters702 This is the type of answer that is informative and very helpful! Thank you very, very much.
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I personally use both, surface snorkel with the full face mask and diving/free diving with the Snorkel Mask.
I have been fine with either, but my wife struggled for years with the traditional snorkel Mask (we tried several), she never enjoyed snorkeling much. When we got the full face snorkel, it changed things for her. So much so, that she is now diving with me using traditional snorkels.
For a lot of people comfort and improved visibility for surface snorkeling blows the other categories out of the water.
Thanks for the vid, me babe my finace are going to Hawaii this summer and we were thinking of getting the full face mask because the ability to put a GoPro on top and it just looked cool but when it comes down to safety the traditional mask will be the one to buy, thank you great info
I snorkeled with my full face mask and it’s super comfortable and I love the huge range of visibility that you have with it.
One downside I have to add is that it won’t seal properly when having facial hair so keep in mind that you might have to shave, beard owners!
Other than that I agree with the others that it’s excellent for surface snorkeling.
So I've made the right decision then! Yayyy!
Thanks for watching Celeste.
I'm just about to take my kids on holiday who have never snorkeled and was considering the full face for all of us, I use the traditional mask/snorkel . After watching your video I wouldn't feel comfortable on the SAFETY side if all 3 of us were in the water. Sometimes I think it's better to learn the hard way. A bit like driving a manual car as opposed to an auto. Thanks for the vid.
I personally just came home from greece 2 weeks ago. Using my Subea snorkel mask from Dechathlon I loved it works perfectly.
Sometimes if the water is cold enough it can fog up, usually in the shadow of a cliffside where the water is very cold combined with warm air.
Cool, glad you liked it. Where I live it is very warm so I never had that problem yet
@@JoeOceanside love your videos, and I also love how much you interact with your comunity.
I am a professional diver of over 50 years in the water and I have and use both. If you need to dive more than 1.5m then go mask and snorkel.
To float around looking below the full face is great. However,
I do not believe anyone has dived to 16m with the full face... at just 2m it creates a very uncomfortable - in fact painful - face squeeze.
People should not get all hyped about any kind of mask killing them when snorkeling as they can all be removed in a split second. You can just lift it off so the idea of 'killer masks' is beyond ridiculous. The true killer is the fact that many people cannot swim well enough to be safe in open water... they kill themselves. Sad but true. Get proficient and confident on the water before you try snorkeling of any kind.
Thanks for the info. Thank you for watching.
I commented on another video about one of the skills I bring to the water....I can actually swim!!
Drownings every summer and most are boaters who can't swim, but don't wear a lifejacket.
heloo from BALI,
thanks dude, your video very helpfulllll.....
so dope ....
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed!
Hi, I'm from Korea. There isn't a comparison video between traditional mask and full face mask in the Korean youtube, so I just visited your channel.
Thank you for kind and detail explanation.
Another tip: When coming to the water's surface using a traditional mask/snorkel, point your face up and the instant your head breaks the surface, *then* blow out the snorkel hard to clear it of water. With your head tilted back, it points the top of the snorkel downwards, which makes clearing it of water easier and more fully. Just after you blow out the snorkel, tilt your head back to look forward, again, and you'll be good to go with whatever you want to do, next. My scuba instructor taught me this tip.
Of course, with today's more modern snorkels that have two one-way valves built into them (one at the top to prevent water getting into the snorkel, and the one at the bottom that clears any water that's in the snorkel, out), this "look up" technique isn't quite as necessary, but I still do it out of habit and caution.
i love the full-face masks for surface snorkelling. i personally dont like having my nose clogged up by some stupid goggles. when its down deep, yes i definitely want that nose piece, but when im just in the shallows, just swimming casually, definitely the mask. just because it feels so much more comfortable, breathing with your nose, not getting a dry throat.
for spearfishing and everything else, definitely the snorkel and goggles though. i think the mask is great at what its designed for, but the snorkel and goggles have more uses in general.
Yeah good points Thanks for watching
Just get a clear traditional mask, it has less of a claustrophobic feel to it i.e uncolored seethrough plastics for the whole mask and if dropped or just flooded the traditional mask is easier to clear even underwater with a little practise.
I hear you Baba, thanks for watching
Thanks! I've just made the decision 👍
Thank-you for your safety section. You brought up a point I had not thought of, you can't remove the mouth part without removing the face part. 1 - if you're wearing a mask which covers your nose you don't have to worry about getting water up it when you just remove a snorkel. 2 - when I have to spit out my snorkel (for whatever reason) the first thing I think of is getting my bearings which means relying on my eyes, not easy to do when you suddenly have to shield them from the water as well. The system is all or nothing, which is concerning.
The last mask I bought was in the mid 90's and it cost around $80. I don't think I'd even look at one under $50 today.
I know its crazy how expensive they have become. Sometimes quality isn't there at all like it was back in the 90's.Thanks for watching Neogator!
I was really afraid to go snorkeling and with the full face mask I was able to do just that. So I will always choose that over a traditional one. More over I breath through my Nose which makes a full face mask easier to use!
Oh cool, glad you found one you enjoyed
Highly recommend the foldable silicone snorkels that spearfishers and freedivers use. Can use them for hours without jaw fatigue and no drag
Great comparison of full face vs traditional snorkel mask. Great information presentation and video. If I was to snorkel again, I would probably try the full face mask after watching your video. Thanks for sharing and have a great day 😀👍
Cool, I am glad you enjoyed the vid! Thanks for watching and commenting
I like the full face, because for me the comfort helps with confidence not sure why tho
Yeah I can understand that.
Full face for surface snorkelling
Traditional for underwater snorkelling
I bought one of the full mask today, I’m gonna use it tomorrow.
I almost got a full face until I saw this video. It’s an easy choice now. Thanks buddy!!
Traditional is the way to go. Safety is number one.
Yep, I'm with you. Thanks for watching
How do you overcome water pressure? Comfortable but you can drown! Best is Classic freedive mask and snorkel :-) Like
Martin just learn how to equalize your ears and the pressure will not be a problem. Thanks for watching!
great overview, anything with valves is going to fail. simple choice for me after watching this. thanks!
Traditional mask wins, love it. THANKS
I subbed because of that business man🤣
Cool thanks!
I scuba dive as well as snorkel and my mask has prescription lenses. I can’t see changing from a traditional mask any time soon.
There are prescription lenses sold at decathlon for the mask at about 10€
Same
Amazing work! Thanks for the video
Really helpful thanks Joe!