| It's amazing how the integration of technology and | | | | Likewise, mask purges can come about as impractical |
| remarkable engineering could lead to the | | | | to seasoned scuba divers and yet handy for |
| development of feature-filled scuba gear - particularly | | | | beginners. |
| diving masks. Nowadays, we find many of these | | | | 2. Lenses. Some scuba diving masks are designed to |
| remarkable items line up the shelves of scuba | | | | accommodate optical lenses. These type of masks |
| equipment specialty stores that it's rather easy to | | | | are appropriate for near-sighted divers who may be |
| get confused with all the functionalities and features | | | | uncomfortable with the wear of spectacles or |
| that go into the manufacture of diving masks. | | | | contact lenses under their diving masks. Lenses are |
| While scuba divers prefer the wear of top of the line | | | | available in either glass or plastic material with glass |
| masks, it would be unwise to pay extra for a few | | | | lenses being more expensive than its plastic |
| unnecessary features. So if you're looking for an | | | | counterpart. The advantage of glass lenses is that |
| efficiently functional diving mask to complete your | | | | these won't poke your eyes in the event that it |
| scuba gear, here are a few features and functions | | | | breaks. |
| that you can check out prior to purchase. | | | | 3. Straps. Straps are available in all shapes, sizes and |
| | | | from various material components. Many straps come |
| 1. Mask Purges. The more expensive line of diving | | | | in easy-to-adjust forms while others are outfitted |
| masks are outfitted with a water purge valve found | | | | with intricate adjustments that provide a snuggled fit. |
| at the base of the nose piece. Simply exhale through | | | | You can purchase a silicone strap if the strap bundled |
| your nose and water penetrating the mask is readily | | | | with your mask doesn't meet your fancy. Meanwhile, |
| expelled. Nonetheless, maintenance can be a | | | | scuba divers inconvenienced by the occasional pull of |
| disadvantage since the valve can get easily | | | | their mane along with the mask can settle for |
| contaminated and cleaning it can be much of a chore. | | | | neoprene straps that are deemed hair friendly. |