How to test a diving mask before you buy it
A diving mask only works if it seals on your face. Here is the 30-second fit test that predicts a leak before you ever get wet — and how to test a mask when you are buying online.
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Single-lens vs twin-lens diving masks: which is right for you?
Single-lens masks give the widest, unbroken view; twin-lens masks let you fit prescription lenses. Here is how to decide between them for scuba, technical and freediving.
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Diving masks for kids and small faces: how to get the fit right
Kids and adults with small faces leak in standard masks because the skirt is too big. Here’s how to get a mask that actually seals on a smaller profile.
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What “low volume” means on a diving mask — and when it matters
“Low volume” describes the small air space between the lens and your face. Here is what that actually changes underwater, and why it matters far more for freediving than scuba.
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How to stop a diving mask fogging — for good
A foggy mask has two causes: a factory film on new lenses, and skipping defog before a dive. Here is how to fix both, step by step.
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Black vs clear mask skirt: which should you choose?
A black skirt blocks side light and lifts contrast; a clear skirt feels open and lets peripheral light in. Both seal the same — here’s how to choose.
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Diving masks for glasses wearers: prescription lenses and inserts explained
You can’t wear glasses under a mask, but you have two good options for clear vision underwater: contact lenses, or a twin-lens mask fitted with prescription optical inserts.
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Snorkel mask vs diving mask: what’s the difference?
A diving mask works beautifully for snorkelling, but a full-face snorkel mask must never be used to dive. Here is the difference, and which one to buy.
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Freediving vs scuba masks: what’s the difference, and can you swap?
Freediving and scuba masks look similar but are tuned differently. The key difference is internal volume — and yes, you can cross over, with a couple of caveats.
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Choosing a spearfishing mask: low volume, low profile and camouflage
A spearfishing mask is a freediving mask with a few priorities of its own: low volume, a low profile, a wide downward view, and often a camouflage finish to stay hidden.