Apeks VX1 Mask Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 เม.ย. 2021
- Welcome back divers!
Today we will be looking Into one of my favorite mask, the Apeks VX1, definitely one of the best dive mask in the market!
Since I tried for the first time the Apeks VX1 Mask, I never went back to my older dive mask.
This is definitely my favorite, and after using it for almost a year, with quite a few dives on it, I decided to buy a new one to bring as a spare.
If you are thinking on buying a new mask, or you are undecided on which one to buy to replace your old one, look no further, go to your local dive shop and ask if they have this model. Once you try it, you ill never want to go back to your old mask!
Disclaimer - This video is not sponsored by Apeks by any means, I bought this dive gear with my own money, and I am giving my honest opinion on this review.
If you have any questions regarding this dive mask, please leave a comment on the section down below and I will do my best to clear your doubts!
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I’m an all black guy ✊🏿 lol. Thanks for the excellent review. This is one of my top picks for a new mask so far.
Thanks for the comment Hookset, I’m sure you’ll like it, I still using it pretty much every day 🤿
Yeah that little phrase can be taken out of context 😅 should’ve said I like to be like a ninja 🥷
My fav: Gull Coco, the full black one. Very petite and low key shape. And I love single lens masks! This Apeks one you're reviewing looks really good too!
Thanks 🤗 never tried any of the Gull masks, will give it a try when I get over this one 😉 but yes this mask works pretty well for me 🤗
@@PoseidonsAdventure I think the Gull Coco one is more suited for Asian faces though! The nose pocket is quite small.
@@krysuwfilms Can you do a review and comparison go the gull coco and the Fanette please.
Thanks for the Video ! I like it 👍🏽✅
Thank you buddy 🙏 the mask it’s pretty awesome 🤩
Hello!
Thanks for this amazing video. What snorkel do you recommend for Apeks VX1?
Hi there,
I use the cressi Corsica, it’s the one I use for free diving as well, it pairs really good with the Vx1 🤗
Hey, thanks for the review. Do you know if you can burn the uv version of the mask? Cheers!
Hi Affif thanks for the comment, I have never tried to burn a UV glass before so I can not answer your question sorry. But you will be better off trying to rub with toothpaste first as this usually works really good as well!
Would you go with the pure clear lens, or the UV lens? I reef dive and snorkel mainly/.
Hi Prometheus, I use pure clear as the UV lens is not great when using a camera, mainly because the UV lens corrects colors and so I wouldn’t actually see the real colors of what I am filming.
That being said, if you don’t use a camera and mainly reef dive or snorkel then go for it, I’m sure it’ll go perfect for those conditions.
Cheers
thanks for this great review!
Does the mask seals firm on the temples? You have a quite similar headshape like me i guess.
I have a big longshaped head, a little bit narrower on the temples and always water come in there, also at the mustache like yours.
So im lokking for a big, but narrower mask, which seals excellent.
Have you also tried the Hollis M1, Oceanic Shodow or Halcyon H-view?
Thx in advance!
Hi Thanks for the comment!
The mask seals perfectly for me, I has a Hollis M-1 for quite a while but most of the times it will have some leaks, never tried the Shadow but it seems more suitable for smaller faces, and the Haclyon looks really good as well and it has a very similar build to the VX1 so I’m guessing it works as good as the Apeks.
For me this mask is the best one I’ve used so far, no leaks, no nose pain and it doesn’t get foggy. Very happy with it.
Hope this helps 🤗👌🏼
@@PoseidonsAdventure thx a lot. I'll go for this mask👍.
Your channel is awesome, also great drone footage. And it seems that you live in a really beautiful place👌
Thank you man 🙏 appreciate your comments 🤗 happy that you enjoy my content!
How do you prep the UV version? Normally I use toothpaste or burn the inside, but I don’t want to mess up the UV tint
Hi I would just do a toothpaste treatment, as burning the inside and making the lens too hot can be an issue while treating tinted lenses.
I don’t use this kind of lenses myself but I know that toothpaste makes the trick as well 😉
Hey, thank you for the review. I bought myself one, and it is amazing. The only thing i am wondering, is how to install the neoprene band, could you maybe explain?
Hi happy to hear that you are enjoying this Mask as well 🙌🏼
To install the neoprene band, is the same procedure as with the silicon ones, so basically remove the existing one and see where the actual band goes in through, and just feed in the neoprene one afterwards. The piece on the side of the mask that has a small apeks logo, if you press it you will see that it opens up a bit, this is to help change the band.
With the neoprene one you can not adjust its length as easy as with the silicon one, meaning that you need to pre adjust with the Velcro inside and try it on, if to loose or too tight remove and adjust where necessary.
Hope this helps! 🙌🏼
I can’t choose between Mares X-Vision Ultra LS; Scubapro Synegry Twin; Scubapro spectra and Apeks VX1 (I’m a beginner scuba diver..)
What would you recommend?
Greets from Belgium
Hi Alexandr,
I recommend you the VX1 as is the one I still use every day, Scubapro ones are good but didn’t really fit my face so i can’t say if they are good or no, other divers seems happy with them.
And Mares, well the only thing I like from mares are their fins 😅
Hope you find the right mask for you, if you can go to a store and try them there first before purchasing, just to make sure it fits properly on your face.
Thanks for the comment!
What technique do you use when preparing the mask after purchase? Do you burn, use toothpaste, soap, etc...?
Hi Anthony, thanks for the comment.
I usually burn it a bit, then clean it with soap. But I will only advise this if you have done it before and know the process, as if you do it incorrectly you can permanently damage the mask.
Tooth paste also works good, apply and rub it for a few minutes and then clean off. You can do this before every dive to avoid the mask getting foggy.
Hope this helps 🤗
@@PoseidonsAdventure awesome thank you! I actually burned mine but how do I know when it is enough? Also, after I burned I used toothpaste multiple times. But still during my dive today, it fogged up. :(
Just burn it a bit, don’t over do it (glass going black) because you can damage the glass.
Ok try with the toothpaste again, apply and rub for like 2/3 minutes then clean it off. And before you jump into the dive try with spit next time, sounds rough but this works very well also 😅, it’s what I do always, spit on and spread along the glass, clean off before putting the mask on and should be good.
Let me know if it gets foggy again so I can give you another way to try to fix the problem 🤗
@@PoseidonsAdventure Awesome! You're the best. I appreciate it
@@PoseidonsAdventure I use dish washing liquid, smear it on glass night before, let it dry, wash out in the sea, you wont get any fogging at all!
i got an orange version to match my Ursuit Oy orange cordura drysuit and orange apeks fins, I now I look like a giant citrus fruit floating in the water.
Well, at least you are very easy to recognize and to find! depending on where you dive, which I'm guessing is cold waters, it has its beneficial part to have orange colors, especially for those murky greenish waters where visibility is not always the best.
I hope that at the very least you are enjoying this fabulous mask!
I guess this is the non-uv version. Any thoughts on the UV version?
Hi Christian, thanks for stopping by.
I haven’t tried the UV version as it modifies the colors you see underwater, which is good if you don’t use a camera but it becomes a bit of an issue when using one, because there colors you see are very different than the ones you get with the camera, I hope this makes sense 😅
But if you don’t use a camera, or don’t film underwater, then it’s quite a good option actually.
Either way the mask is really good, I just bought an extra one 😅
@@PoseidonsAdventure That helps. I‘m planning to Film and do photos. Even if it’s just with the GoPro ;)
You can’t go wrong with this mask, so whichever glass you choose I’m sure you’ll like it!
Let me know what you think of it if you end up buying it 🤗
Any other questions let me know
@@PoseidonsAdventure Great ;) BTW, have you tried the Atomic Frameless 2 or Hollis M1?
I used to have an M1 before I tried the apeks 😄 good mask as well, but the apeks fits better in my opinion.
I’ve never had the atomic as it doesn’t really fit on my face 🙃 I did tried but it leaks a lot 😅 I guess I’ve got a weird face shape 😅
I have 3 Apeks VX1 between myself and my son, zips on the eco boxes fell apart after less than a year, the pullers simply disintegrate and fall off....Mask is superb but all the boxes are now held together with bungee which is terrible
Hi Mark, sorry to hear that! I had no issues with the Boxes either, actually I use them to carry other gear like dive computers and such due to the great protection.
But I’m glad you like the masks as well! 🙌🏼🙏🏽
you can actually fix it by going to ykk website and getting an easy attach zipper and instructions on how to apply it ... ive done this for a few of my cases