In this video we talk about how you can find the best freediving mask for you. Its easy and simple and only requires 4 small steps. Its called the Youbuur test :). Leave a comment and tell me what mask you use.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkavLWTsKIA&t=2s
I have omer alien
I have somewhat large nose so I have to take that into account . the last mask I was using left a bruise on the bridge of my nose so I'm ordering a new frameless mask soon that should fit my face much better .
what i do is go to dive shop look for a good fitting mask get the model and buy it on line coz it's cheaper lol…..
I just use a nose clip and normal goggles. It just feels the most comfortable for me
Why low volume?
You saved me a few bucks! I just bought my 2nd mask as my first didn't fit perfectly. I ended up going to the shop and buying after using your recommendations. For me the MARES VIPER was the best fit. I also tested in the pool and it was perfect. It should be noted I have a big nose and protruding forehead. Thanks again for the tips.
I use Cressi Big Eyes…I find all Cressi eqpt top notch
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I do alot of freediving spearfishing, the best mask for me is the Riffe amber coco mask…low volume, tinted to avoid glare and seamless in the center for a wide view! I had alot of problems with other mask squeezing my forehead, this does not happen with riffe mask
im using an infamous mask, its scuba choice low volume mask. y'all could find it on amazon, and its just cost 16$ gor the mask, and its about 26$ with the snorkel. and this mask has a really soft silicone, and for me its really2 nice. and i'd to recommend this mask for y'all.
any differences for scuba masks?
Hi Youbuur, nice video. I think probably I missed one thing here… I couldn't find explanation how to find a good snorkel for free diving… is it on other video? what kind of snorkel best for freediving? do i need drysnorkel? thx
I think the sphera with the plastic lens is one of the best freediving masks out there. BUT, i prefer glass lens, its sharper and cleaner somehow.
what is the best of the masks they will be plastic lens or glass lens or they are both good?
I dont know Eric, i dont have it
what is your opinion about mares tana mask ?
Been away for a loong time, maybe 1 year or more. I have been working on building a big fitness company. We now have a big organisation and I can finally go back and find time to do what i love the most, FREEDIVING! Make sure to share, like and comment on the videos! We gonna bring back Youbuur to YouTube! Love you all and thank you for all the support… Im back!!! 🙂
i have a MARES seta mask, is that a good choice?
thanks! 🙂
Seacsub extreme black
I would like a mask for freediving and spearfishing but have a big bridge to my big nose but also need a mask with a prescription lense option are you aware of anything on the market? Thanks for your help!
my 1st mask i bought was a Promate with 3 plain view /clear and valve to let water out. On first use I had stubble on my face and water kept getting in the nose piece as soon as submerged the surface. So i'm going to try again today clean shaven this time and if its the same results then guess I'll try another brand or style too.
How would a free diving mask vary from a good scuba mask? I can see that low volume is useful in free diving, but it would also be useful for scuba since most low volume masks have good fields of view.
I was diving with googles 'till now, but when i go 7m + i fell like the air in the googles gonna pop the glasses out and pierce my eyes, so i'm thinking of buying a good mask.So, is my fear justified and masks are indeed better than googles(cause all of you divers dive with masks), and secondly do masks fog, cause my googles fog like hell and i was wondering if i need antifog sprey (or toothpaste idk if it works or it will destroy my mask)?
Whats the model of the cressi snorkeling mask ?
Thank you very much for your excellent opinion about how to choose a mask. I do have one that I broke and about to get a second one. Your video was very useful for the basic 4 steps.
love yours vids,my wife says i have too many masks too,could open up a shop lol!
In freediving could you use normal swimming goggles or no goggles at all?
Due to my rather narrow face it has always been difficult to find a fitting freediving mask. I used Scubapro masks back in the 80's that had a really small volume. Unfortunately, those are not around anymore. Recently I tried a Mares Star. The usual tricks of trying on a mask dry worked (okay, I DID NOT shake like a mad man…), so I thought it should fit me. It didn't. In fact, it was the worst freediving mask for me. I then tried the Cressi Superocchio. Ugliest little thing you can imagine, but it is the best fitting mask for me of all the ones I tried. No leakage, no problems equalizing, small volume, great field of vision. In short, the perfect choice for me. As you said in your video, no mask is perfect for everyone. It might take a little bit of trial and error before one finds one's perfect choice.
Mako has a new low volume mask it is be farone the best mask I used an most mask dont fit me because my nose is kida big. But the new mako low volume mask is great
Thanks! I'm going to buy my first freediving mask, i was only using the old swimming goggles and at high pressures they leak, thanks for the advice!
I've learned from a LDS that the best way to test for a perfect fit is not to inhale after putting the mask but to fully exhale before putting the mask on. The latter procedure is the best procedure for suction test.
for me, aquasphera are the best ones
Anytime bro! Remember if you can try the mask then you would no more. See what i had to go through to find the right mask? he he. Even if I like my video, nothing can be compared with trying the mask on. I myself dont have any good diving stores that have freediving masks :(. You are on the right path bro keep hunting.
Yo man, thats because when you dive deeper the pressure of the mask increases to your face, you then have to blow out air from your nose in the mask to even equalize the mask. This makes you loose even more air from you lungs. The lower volume, the less air it takes to equalize the mask.
hey man thanx for answer 🙂 I have a narrow face so the micromask sounds good to me. I found some cheaper mask ( I mean half of the price of aqualung micro…) Imersion Minivol and IST M-99 Seal. Looks exactlly the same. I think someone used the same mold to create them. If I get one then I will be able to tell something more.
Why is a higher volume mask bad for diving?
It sounds good mr VaanDamme :). Almost all masks have greater volume than the sphera so its nothing strange. I have the same problem with the sphera that you do that is why i now use the micromask. Thank you for sharing bro. Have a great weekend!
I bought the Oceanic Shadow online, took a chance but I was lucky. Used an Aquasphere before and it's awesome except it puts pressure on my nose bridge. The Shadow fits perfectly, the only negative is the volume is a bit larger so I need to equalize.
Sergei brother, you will love it, just don't forget to try it before if you can. have a great weekend okey 🙂
Thanks for sharing! Gonna buy mask tomorrow. Found your video just in time!
No i dont know about it. but maybe the micromask works for you?