Actually, he missed out the BIGGEST plus point. If you snorkel with an ordinary mask for two hours, the salt water makes your lips burn, and even crack. It also hurts your gums. But with the full face ones, the salt water doesn't touch your lips, (no burning or cracking), and you don't have to bite on the snorkel, which is much more comfortable. But they are terrible for diving down - he's right there. Basically, these are great on the surface, and terrible for diving, so take your pick.
Hi. Can't find a definite answer to my question. I'm a complete novice, but am frightened to use the normal type because I have dentures. As you've used a full face, do you think it would work for me?
@alisonlee3314 I also have dentures and using denture adhesive cream which greatly helps with old school snorkeling, i only watched this cos i now live in middle of Canada and while lakes are fun to swim some are not that clean to occasionally drink water while swimming and diving, i no longer dive as much as i swimm and this would help with that whole idea of keeping my mouth and nose clear of that water ( still looks goofy 🤪). So basically yes it would help you unless like he said you want to dive, having face underwater while swimming would be perfect as long as the mask has no problems, but you can try that denture cream if you want to go old school, it holds dentures in place better then my original teeth (pun intended 😀) and i can bite and chew apples and snorkels for a while, hope this help you.
Look at the video of Full Face Snorkel mask vs. old style mask ruclips.net/video/lLjhYMLKHM0/видео.html My Training video of how to use a full face snorkel mask ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
I tried one of these out on a recent trip to St. Thomas and have to say it is really nice not having to constantly clear the snorkel and it did not fog up once during hour long snorkels. His cons are somewhat legit, but probably most snorkelers do not dive down > 5', if at all. Great to just float on top and observe IMO.
If you have to constantly clear the snorkel while not going down... you're definitely doing something very wrong. And blowing out the snorkel is no problem whatsoever. And a properly fitting mask doesn't usually fog up once you know your mask. And going down is 50% of the fun for many people, why pretending most people wouldn't do it? I really don't understand this comment. Have a great day!
I live in the Philippines and snorkeling is my passion. When I go out, I take both. If my dive is shallow, for just looking around, the full face is great, and provides a much more stable platform for an attached Go-Pro...but for spearfishing, I always stick to the traditional, tried and true combo.
Been using these masks for approximately 10 years now and have enjoyed them immensely. I agree that they aren't much good for deep water and if that is where we are snorkeling I use conventional mask and snorkel. We are still using the original ones we purchased and have never had any mechanical issues with them. Simply love their simplicity! Trust me, if you ever did have an issue with it and needed to get it off, adrenalin aside, you would RIP it off instantly!
There is another advantage of the traditional mask and snorkel. You can use them both whether you are snorkeling or scuba diving. Since even when you are scuba diving you still carry a snorkel with you. The mask works for skin diving and snorkeling since the regulator fits underneath the traditional mask.
I'm an experienced snorkeler and I just bought a Cressi Duke Full Face Mask. It says you can't go underwater with it. How the hell am I going catch lobsters ? See ya !!!!
Going to the Bahamas soon. This was super helpful! I am a beginner and am going to take your advice and stick with the classic 2 piece set. Thanks for the help!!
@@JoeOceanside actually I am a beginner, no pool available. I'm actually going to try my bath tub just to practice keeping face under water, breathing and blowing air out the tuba. What do you think of it?
@@beneiseoleinmheart5614 yeah that is a great idea. You can get comfortable with keeping your face underwater and breathing through your snorkel. You can also practice filling your mask with water and clearing it. Get comfortable with being in the water anyway you can and you will learn faster when you get out in the ocean. Be safe, and I hope you enjoy snorkeling. Thanks for watching
as a resident of Hawai'i, I see these a lot of different snorkels around here. I think the biggest plus to these full-face masks is the auto close valve when you dive down, or tilt your head to far. I've used a normal snorkel, and on many occasions at the beach, have seen people using a traditional snorkel, just to have Namaka almost kill them. You tilt your head wrong, or look at something and ocean water floods into the tube and next thing you know, life guards are bailing from towers as someone chokes to death with a literal lungs full of water. I understand that snorkeling should be taught in a class that people should attend, but tourists just don't want to do that. It's a tube you put in your mouth right? How hard can it be? So the auto close valve that's built into these are a literal life saver.
If you don't want fog in your mask just cover the inside of the glasses with saliva, let it rest for a minute, wash it off with water and then don't touch glasses with your fingers. My instructor teached me to do this in my first lesson and I never had a fog in my mask ever.
Thanks for the informative video on snorkling safety. You cover all points very well. I personaly haven't been ocean snorkling yet. But i will practice before going.
We love our full face masks. we stepped up to the tinted masks which are even better. Great seal, no water gets down the air tube, great visibility and comfortable. NOTE: THE MASK SHOULD NOT FEEL TOO TIGHT. It should be comfortable. It will suction down on your face when you go underwater
why on earth am I even watching this video when I dont plan on going snorking any time in the next 10 years, and i cant even swim i guess i will never know
Great points made, found all the same pros with this mask when I was snorkelling in the lake, shallow dives and surface swimming. Comfortable and feeling separated was the kicker for me, I felt that instantly when I tried this mask.
@@JoeOceanside You are absolutley right. I went ahead and bought a better full mask around 120 canadian, spent the last 4 days snorkeling all day long and as soon as you dip down or look straight down the snorkel intake ball doesnt close up and it takes on water. It is a love hate relationship with these because they are so relaxing but when you want to go underwater its brutal.
I bought this mask but in early 2020, unfortunately covid prevented travel etc. so I haven’t used it yet, except it worked in the tub (no swimming pool). The reason i bought it as a recreational snorkeling mask for the amazing visibility and i could do little shallow diving with it. I like that it has a seal between the eyes and nose/mouth areas. Testing at home, i left the snorkel detached from the mask so i could block the air inlet with my hand. Mask on and hand over inlet, no air (water) entered the mask showed a good seal. When i tested taking air with my nose, the air entered the snorkle, then exhaling with my mouth, the used air exited the mouth purge hole. Nice, seems to work well
You can spit your snorkeling out and continue breathing on the surface in a panick. With these you have to mess around with something strapped to your face. If it becomes full of water you lose breathing and vision. Full face masks are bath toys. There is a reason they are known as "death masks" and "drowning aids"
It sounds interesting, and I like to draw attention to their specs, such as "Never ascend to the water’s surface faster than the bubbles released from exhaling." Professionals can handle such phenomena as the pressure difference, but I am afraid that an amateur can use it without safety, which can cause some serious problems. I will advise strongly to read the safety instructions...personally, I am not a pro at diving, but I know some physics ;) For example, we should all know the difference between taking a single breath at atmospheric pressure (when you do a free dive) and using diving equipment where instructions such as the above with the doubles are super important! Enjoy ;)
Having a snorkel in my mouth gags me, and I don’t really care if people think they look nerdy. I’m not out there to try and look cool. Enjoyed the video.
i ordered one and it was advertised for up to 9m of diving depth. gotta learn to hold my breath that long but i thing the face pressure issue is a pretty valid point but i gotta find out. it arrives in 2 days
This was helpful. I will buy one online as they aren't sold anywhere in Australia. I'm interested as I wear a splint in my mouth full time so I don't physically have the room for a normal snorkel. This would allow me to actually snorkel and the cons aren't a concern if the other option is not at all.
Steve ‘O Spaghettios sorry mate not sure I'm following why? I'm going to take a guess that it may be due to our reef bleaching or sharks? That seems to be what people focus on for Australia.
@@JoeOceanside I'm sure I will. Hope can support as well. I like the way you get so personal with your comments, you treat everyone like family. That's really very unique of you.
I do never like the old fashion snorkel specialty for the crushing the eyes and be always having contact my mouth with the water I do test the cheap ones and are great except for the reason no deep dive but this I’m positive that solves all the issues.
If you felt that your eyes were being crushed, you were doing it wrong. The mask was too tight and / or you were trying to breathe in via your nose and sucking the mask onto your face.
No, they felt crushed when I dove deep. The mouth and nose chamber are separated from the eye chamber with one way valves, so its not possible to equalize around your eyes like you would with a traditional mask. The mask was very comfortable at the surface, just not for freediving. Thanks for watching!
Can you address the concern that I’ve seen with full face masks which is that carbon dioxide can build up in the large space when the snorkeler is really exerting them self, like in a strong current or a long swim. How do these masks expel The exhaled air?
As I understand, another big negative is the large volume of air that doesn't get expelled with every breath so that you are re-breathing your old breath leading to an increase in CO2 content with time.
seems like the full face might be good for surface snorkeling. skin diving would scare me because of the difficult bailing out of the full face. with skin diving, you are frequently in a breathing deficit and anything that delays a bailout is a big negative in my opinion. given the opportunity, I would try a full face mask to see for myself.
I see what you mean but with normal snorkels the rubber doesn’t sit properly and it doesn’t tighten properly This would Be a lot better but I see the Roos and cons for sure
I just made a vs. video between the masks, you might like it. ruclips.net/video/lLjhYMLKHM0/видео.html You need to try several different masks and find one with a good fit. Thanks for watching!
I just use a conventional one. Not cause of a better or worse dynamic, but because I've been snorkeling since I was 6 and have no problem getting water near my face.
it's perfect for just floating face down indefinitely
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I was looking at these on amazon - I always start with the 1 star reviews - then every one of them things have multiple 'can't breath'/hypoxia/ to uncomfortable etc … I really wanted this kind - (and only for 63-6 inches underwater) but ummm no ..and thinking will really only work for people with real good lungs (which I am NOT)
I was having the same feelings and doubts so I bought one and used it in the pool and I absolutely love it!!! I also watched RUclips videos of other people and they said that you do have to be careful about how you breathe in it, I've never been snorkeling but I understand what they mean about the breathing. I don't doubt that traditional is better but if you're like me and just want to use it for shallow swimming then you should try it for yourself because you can always return it.
@@taraelzy1575 I hope you enjoy snorkeling! Use it and get comfortable with it and you will enjoy it very much! Try to always snorkel with a buddy, it's always safer that way. Thanks for watching!
I've been watching videos for weeks as I'm going to Tahiti and never really been snorkeling, I tried in Mexico in the middle of the ocean during hurricane season and it was a crash course so I was very uncomfortable my face hurt I kept sucking in water and everything was foggy, I tried this in the pool and I love it! I will still try the traditional because I might have a better experience next time......oh yeah your review is the best one 👊😁🦈
Wow thank you very much! Wow Tahiti, that sounds awesome. There is incredible reefs over there I hope you enjoy it, sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Are you going to do any snorkel trips on a tour boat there? Or just snorkel from the beach?
@@JoeOceanside Both! I'll be there for 10 day's with bamboo a Indy travel company that does volunteer work so I'll be learning about protecting the ocean and turtle conservation, then I'll just be there an extra 5days island hoping 😁
I'm getting one, because I think they look cool. And I'm getting one for the kid, because she hates water splashed on her face. So we can play above water, without her being uncomfortable. No diving planned.
I have one of these but over time the one way vales harden up and when you try to take a breath and mid way you cant you just get a huge panic attack what I do is push the top bit and I can breath
I can see where some people will like it, but for me it’s not an option. Getting prescription lenses would be difficult if not impossible. Also, I would still need a regular mask for diving.
Bill Evans thanks. I do have a prescription mask complete with bifocals. My mask and my dive computer are two items I always pack in my carry on luggage. I didn’t know you could get a prescription for a full face mask.
I'm wondering about a 5 and 10 year old using full face in the ocean,, the plus and minus. They will wear a vest and not go below the surface. Any thoughts or experience?
I have taught young children 4 and 6 to use traditional mask and snorkel, they can learn and they enjoy it. I would not start with a full face, but i am old school when it comes to snorkeling. Thanks for watching!
Cool, yeah my point was not that it is hard to take off but that is not quite as easy as spitting out a tradtional snorkel from your mouth. Hope you are enjoying your mask. Thanks for watching
My dad had a similar full face mask but when free diving it cracked for some reason, I don't think it was pressure because he was only at 13 feet and he said he felt lightheaded so I wouldn't use one
Yeah these masks have a large surface area, so the deeper you go and the more psi (pounds per square inch) will be exerted against the lens and it could definitely crack
Hi thanks for watching, I mostly dive around fort Lauderdale and Key Largo, so I'm not too familiar with Miami. Fowey rocks lighthouse was a good spot near miami, it's a few miles offshore. John Pennekamp in Key Largo probably has the easiest snorkeling and it's not too far of a drive from Miami. They have a lot of charter boats if you do not have your own boat.
I tried the full face mask, and hated it... I kept feeling that I was suffocating,,, or kept feeling claustrophobic! and yes, I kept feeling that I was tied and thrown in the ocean!
Agreed. I tried this as a new mask for mermaiding. And I can only use these full-faced mask on the surface of the water. Feels great though but you can’t really duck dive or do underwater acrobatics unlike a traditional mask.
Go for the re newed full face snorkels because the old ones can kill you. Edit: i got one and i wanted to see if it was good going to a lake next week.
I make sure I have a mask with x2 sets of one way valves. That way you know the air can only flow one direction and it is always fresh. See my other video on using these masks safely. ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
personally i bring both so that if i find a nice cove iill jump up on a rock and switch to free dive and then change back when i look around it add more time and annoyance but i like full face masks
Yes, you can see me do it in the video. There is a stopper in the snorkel so not much water will come down to your face. But the pressure will squeeze the mask very tight deeper than 2 meters
I'm wondering he says the beginner should not use this full face mask. Can someone give reasons？ I'm or will go for my very time snorkeling. I'm thinking to use this full face mask for comfortable. I believe I won't dive more than 5 feet at my very first time 😅😊
I'm going to discovery cove later this year (hopefully) and last time I went I did not get on with the two piece. The water kept going inside my face mask and getting my lashes wet. I ended up actually snorkelling for about ten minutes. I'm hoping to get a full face mask and will not be diving down and just staying on the surface. Are there any tips on using it for the sole purpose of swimming on the surface?
Make sure you have a good fit, tight enough so it seals, but not so tight it is uncomfortable. Breath at a normal consistent pace (not too fast), but breath a little deeper than normal so you flush out all old air from the mouth chamber with every breath. Keep your face down and enjoy the scenery below the water, many beginners make the mistake of trying to keep lifting their head out of water and looking above the surface. This will put you in the wrong posture, fatigue your neck and be uncomfortable. Just lay out, face down, relaxed. Also, if the water will be cold I would wear a shorty wetsuit, being chilled could ruin an otherwise great experience. Have fun, stay safe, and thanks for watching!
Update:I finally managed to try out my facemask in a pool I spent atleast 45minutes underwater breathing purely with through the mask while playing around with my uncle's 5 year old son. I love it works perfectly... Until a 5 year oldpushes the top of the mask and flooding it with water XD
Joe, I've never snorkeled before but I live right beside the beach. I was going to buy one of the new fangled snorkels and your video was the first one to pop up. So Now that I know that I need to go old school, do you have a mask and snorkel you recommend for a beginner? Scardiecat newbs?
Yeah I would recommend any of the major brands, Cressi, Mares, Tusa, Scuba pro, atomic, aqualung. Really they all should be fine but the most important thing is the fit. It needs to make good contact on your face with no pressure points and be comfortable. I would go to a dive shop if you can find one and they will let you try them on. Or buy and return a few on Amzon
is the fog coming from breathing only?....you can have a fogged up regular swimming googles.....i think the fog is also coming from the skin pores of the face
When I use the full face snorkel it never fogs, that was one of features I love about the mask. When you inhale the dry air comes in across the eye section and keeps the glass clear of fog, when you exhale the humid air it goes out a different direction away from the glass. No fog, very good design.
Yeah, it could be spiced up a little though. Camo wetsuit, black hyde vest, couple of knifes strapped to wrists and legs. Could get a good tactical Halo vibe going ;)😎
Tbh, wasn’t really convined that its bad. Only the eye pressure but as take snorkel for vacation/small recreation not hobby gradded. Sounds liek a great mask
No I bought it and tried it because no one ever explained to me what is good or bad about these type of masks. In the video I recommend using a traditional mask and snorkel
He missed two very big points. #1 With the large area it is harder to find this type of mask that seals as good as a standard dive mask. #2 Less expensive versions of this type of mask can recycle co2 back into the breathable air chamber. This could be very dangerous.
I have a mask and have just come back from almost two weeks of snorkelling in the Caribbean but I found after a while I not only a headache but I also found I felt needed to come out of the water and remove it to get some air as I kept feeling somewhat breathless after a while in the water. I’d say it’s great if you’re not going to be in the water for very long but I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with lung conditions or for children.
Cool, I hope you can get one and enjoy it, or get a traditional mask I would prefer. I have a training video if you get one. ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
Put a filter cartridge on top and use it for protection from virus instead of a flimsy paper mask that doesn’t even cover the eyes - they could sell them like hot cakes right now with very little engineering change (filter in top)
Hi Joe. Thank you for the video. Can you answer a few questions for me. I’ve been snorkeling 6 different times and I only use the snorkel mask and not the actual snorkel. I picked up 2 of those cheap kits with the snorkel and mask so I will be trying the actual breathing snorkel for first time. Here are my questions... 1. Can you recommend a quality, non fogging, good visibility mask, for adult male 6’3 240lbs. 2. Can you recommend the best anti fog liquid or method. I’ve been using some Johnson’s Baby Shampoo diluted in a little spray bottle. 3. What has better snorkeling, Cemetary Beach in Grand Cayman or Coral Gardens, Smith Reef on Grace Bay Beach. Thank you!
Hi Mike, Any of the major brand masks will be good quality, Tusa, Cressi, Seadive, Atomic, Seac, mares, aqua lung. The most important thing is the fit. Needs to be a good seal all the way around, no pressure points, and good field of view. All masks will fog, I use toothpaste for me it seems to help. I apply it, let it sit for 10 minutes, then barely rinse it out so that it still has residue. The toothpaste can irritate your eyes but for me it is fine. However the mask will always fog if the water is cool, so you need to get good at clearing your mask, it only takes a second when you know how to do it. For the last question I do not know, I have never snorkeled in Grand Cayman, I have only scuba dove there. Thanks for watching!
@@pcsullog hi, yeah great point about the toothpaste. I have stopped using it and now I use a tiny bit of organic dish soap. It works better than anything I have tried yet
You could if it has a good fit that does not push on your nose too hard. The ones that do not have the rubber nose part for equalization are even easier to nose breathe. Thanks for watching
Ok after your review and reading thru the comments I'm going to get the old traditional mask and snorkel, so any recommendations on a particular brand, I'm a rookie here and haven't snorkeled in years and probably won't do much after my up coming trip so I don't want to spend a fortune....Thanks for any help anyone can give
Actually, he missed out the BIGGEST plus point. If you snorkel with an ordinary mask for two hours, the salt water makes your lips burn, and even crack. It also hurts your gums. But with the full face ones, the salt water doesn't touch your lips, (no burning or cracking), and you don't have to bite on the snorkel, which is much more comfortable. But they are terrible for diving down - he's right there. Basically, these are great on the surface, and terrible for diving, so take your pick.
Hi. Can't find a definite answer to my question. I'm a complete novice, but am frightened to use the normal type because I have dentures. As you've used a full face, do you think it would work for me?
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@alisonlee3314 I also have dentures and using denture adhesive cream which greatly helps with old school snorkeling, i only watched this cos i now live in middle of Canada and while lakes are fun to swim some are not that clean to occasionally drink water while swimming and diving, i no longer dive as much as i swimm and this would help with that whole idea of keeping my mouth and nose clear of that water ( still looks goofy 🤪). So basically yes it would help you unless like he said you want to dive, having face underwater while swimming would be perfect as long as the mask has no problems, but you can try that denture cream if you want to go old school, it holds dentures in place better then my original teeth (pun intended 😀) and i can bite and chew apples and snorkels for a while, hope this help you.
Look at the video of Full Face Snorkel mask vs. old style mask ruclips.net/video/lLjhYMLKHM0/видео.html
My Training video of how to use a full face snorkel mask ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
I tried one of these out on a recent trip to St. Thomas and have to say it is really nice not having to constantly clear the snorkel and it did not fog up once during hour long snorkels. His cons are somewhat legit, but probably most snorkelers do not dive down > 5', if at all. Great to just float on top and observe IMO.
Thanks glad you liked the comparison
If you have to constantly clear the snorkel while not going down... you're definitely doing something very wrong. And blowing out the snorkel is no problem whatsoever. And a properly fitting mask doesn't usually fog up once you know your mask.
And going down is 50% of the fun for many people, why pretending most people wouldn't do it?
I really don't understand this comment.
Have a great day!
@@j.m.w.5064 All Hail the Gatekeeper!
@@bear1050 huh? I didn't loose a word about full face masks. None of the complaints above will bother you with minimal effort. There is no gate.
Can you breathe under water in these?
I love the defogging aspect of the full face. I use scuba masks to treasure hunt in rivers.
cool glad you found one you liked, stay safe. thanks for watching
What rivers
How are you able to see through all the mud and murk because I'd love to give it a go but I live in kentucky our water is very brown
I live in the Philippines and snorkeling is my passion. When I go out, I take both. If my dive is shallow, for just looking around, the full face is great, and provides a much more stable platform for an attached Go-Pro...but for spearfishing, I always stick to the traditional, tried and true combo.
Been using these masks for approximately 10 years now and have enjoyed them immensely. I agree that they aren't much good for deep water and if that is where we are snorkeling I use conventional mask and snorkel. We are still using the original ones we purchased and have never had any mechanical issues with them. Simply love their simplicity! Trust me, if you ever did have an issue with it and needed to get it off, adrenalin aside, you would RIP it off instantly!
Yeah, true. Wow I did not know they have been around for 10 years. God to know they have stood the test of time for you. Thanks for watching
@o_13WasTakentype in full face snorkel mask dude. They are great
There is another advantage of the traditional mask and snorkel. You can use them both whether you are snorkeling or scuba diving. Since even when you are scuba diving you still carry a snorkel with you. The mask works for skin diving and snorkeling since the regulator fits underneath the traditional mask.
yes very true, buy a good traditional mask and you can use for snorkeling, scuba, or freediving
I'm an experienced snorkeler and I just bought a Cressi Duke Full Face Mask. It says you can't go underwater with it. How the hell am I going catch lobsters ? See ya !!!!
Yeah they are not good for diving down with. Stick with your traditional mask. ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
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Right. I needed a new mask and snorkel, sticking with Cressi but traditional mask and snorkel.
@@JoeOceanside I am looking for a mask, in which I can see as much as I can.
Which normal mask have this option?
@@JoeOceanside the O2 mask is not more available! Neverwhere!
The other masks are not good, because I can not take the pressure of the ears.
Going to the Bahamas soon. This was super helpful! I am a beginner and am going to take your advice and stick with the classic 2 piece set. Thanks for the help!!
Wow that's awesome, I hope you have a great trip! Try to get comfortable with your gear in a pool if you can. Thanks for watching!
show some pics from bahamas
Si, i will too.
@@JoeOceanside actually I am a beginner, no pool available. I'm actually going to try my bath tub just to practice keeping face under water, breathing and blowing air out the tuba. What do you think of it?
@@beneiseoleinmheart5614 yeah that is a great idea. You can get comfortable with keeping your face underwater and breathing through your snorkel. You can also practice filling your mask with water and clearing it. Get comfortable with being in the water anyway you can and you will learn faster when you get out in the ocean. Be safe, and I hope you enjoy snorkeling. Thanks for watching
Just setting of for a roadtrip today... learning in the last minute
as a resident of Hawai'i, I see these a lot of different snorkels around here. I think the biggest plus to these full-face masks is the auto close valve when you dive down, or tilt your head to far. I've used a normal snorkel, and on many occasions at the beach, have seen people using a traditional snorkel, just to have Namaka almost kill them. You tilt your head wrong, or look at something and ocean water floods into the tube and next thing you know, life guards are bailing from towers as someone chokes to death with a literal lungs full of water. I understand that snorkeling should be taught in a class that people should attend, but tourists just don't want to do that. It's a tube you put in your mouth right? How hard can it be? So the auto close valve that's built into these are a literal life saver.
If you don't want fog in your mask just cover the inside of the glasses with saliva, let it rest for a minute, wash it off with water and then don't touch glasses with your fingers. My instructor teached me to do this in my first lesson and I never had a fog in my mask ever.
Awesome thanks for the tip, I have recently started using soapy water and it works very well. Thanks for watching and commenting
Thanks for the informative video on snorkling safety. You cover all points very well. I personaly haven't been ocean snorkling yet. But i will practice before going.
We love our full face masks. we stepped up to the tinted masks which are even better. Great seal, no water gets down the air tube, great visibility and comfortable. NOTE: THE MASK SHOULD NOT FEEL TOO TIGHT. It should be comfortable. It will suction down on your face when you go underwater
Cool, which brand are you using
@@JoeOceanside ALEORON Full Face, tinted
Very clear explanations!!!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
why on earth am I even watching this video when I dont plan on going snorking any time in the next 10 years, and i cant even swim
i guess i will never know
Maybe one day! You might love it!
motivation!
@Chucky Lives thanks for watching!
Great points made, found all the same pros with this mask when I was snorkelling in the lake, shallow dives and surface swimming. Comfortable and feeling separated was the kicker for me, I felt that instantly when I tried this mask.
Yeah, I see why people like them, but if you want to dive down then they are just no good. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeOceanside You are absolutley right. I went ahead and bought a better full mask around 120 canadian, spent the last 4 days snorkeling all day long and as soon as you dip down or look straight down the snorkel intake ball doesnt close up and it takes on water. It is a love hate relationship with these because they are so relaxing but when you want to go underwater its brutal.
I bought this mask but in early 2020, unfortunately covid prevented travel etc. so I haven’t used it yet, except it worked in the tub (no swimming pool). The reason i bought it as a recreational snorkeling mask for the amazing visibility and i could do little shallow diving with it. I like that it has a seal between the eyes and nose/mouth areas. Testing at home, i left the snorkel detached from the mask so i could block the air inlet with my hand. Mask on and hand over inlet, no air (water) entered the mask showed a good seal. When i tested taking air with my nose, the air entered the snorkle, then exhaling with my mouth, the used air exited the mouth purge hole. Nice, seems to work well
honestly normal snorkels are harder to take off(i also feel you look cooler in a full faced mask and you dont look like you have a giant nose)
Cool, I am glad you found a mask you like. I still prefer old school. Thanks for watching
You can spit your snorkeling out and continue breathing on the surface in a panick. With these you have to mess around with something strapped to your face. If it becomes full of water you lose breathing and vision.
Full face masks are bath toys.
There is a reason they are known as "death masks" and "drowning aids"
It sounds interesting, and I like to draw attention to their specs, such as "Never ascend to the water’s surface faster than the bubbles released from exhaling." Professionals can handle such phenomena as the pressure difference, but I am afraid that an amateur can use it without safety, which can cause some serious problems. I will advise strongly to read the safety instructions...personally, I am not a pro at diving, but I know some physics ;) For example, we should all know the difference between taking a single breath at atmospheric pressure (when you do a free dive) and using diving equipment where instructions such as the above with the doubles are super important! Enjoy ;)
Having a snorkel in my mouth gags me, and I don’t really care if people think they look nerdy. I’m not out there to try and look cool. Enjoyed the video.
Back in the days people used to shave with the knife.
True!
Good video bro
Like the green screen...it's clean
Wow thanks! And thanks for watching
Thanks for a solid review. I will be buying my kids the old fashioned kit 😉
I’m going to Cancun,Mexico and ima snorkel with that mask
Awesome, enjoy. stay safe. Use a good quality mask. Thanks for watching
good sensible review. nice edit too.
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
One thing you missed on the negative side , you can’t use them with a beard the hair won’t let it get a good grip on your face .
Thanks for the tips 🙏🙏🙏
glad you enjoyed!
i ordered one and it was advertised for up to 9m of diving depth. gotta learn to hold my breath that long but i thing the face pressure issue is a pretty valid point but i gotta find out. it arrives in 2 days
There is NO such thing as a “nerdy” Space Marine! #StarBlazersSGTKnox lol 😆.
Excellent review, Aloha & thx, new sub.
True! All space marines are epic! Thanks for watching!
This was helpful. I will buy one online as they aren't sold anywhere in Australia. I'm interested as I wear a splint in my mouth full time so I don't physically have the room for a normal snorkel. This would allow me to actually snorkel and the cons aren't a concern if the other option is not at all.
Get a good quality mask, use it in the pool a bit to get comfortable with it. I hope you enjoy snorkeling! Thanks for watching!
Joe Oceanside thanks! Enjoying your channel.
Steve ‘O Spaghettios sorry mate not sure I'm following why? I'm going to take a guess that it may be due to our reef bleaching or sharks? That seems to be what people focus on for Australia.
Great review, thanks for all your tips. New subbie here. 👌
Awesome, thanks for watching and subbing! I hope you enjoy my videos to come!
@@JoeOceanside I'm sure I will. Hope can support as well. I like the way you get so personal with your comments, you treat everyone like family. That's really very unique of you.
wow thanks!
Me: Sees false sense of security by not being aware of your surroundings in the OCEAN! Me who swims in a swimming pool: *hehe I'm not in danger*
cool, thanks for watching
@@JoeOceanside i also have a question: is full face masks designed for diving underwater?
in Florida swimming pools are more dangerous. especially when mr. gator decides to turn them into its own personal bachelor pad.
@@frosties8022 it's not for diving
@@sleepy7816 oh k thx
I do never like the old fashion snorkel specialty for the crushing the eyes and be always having contact my mouth with the water I do test the cheap ones and are great except for the reason no deep dive but this I’m positive that solves all the issues.
If you felt that your eyes were being crushed, you were doing it wrong. The mask was too tight and / or you were trying to breathe in via your nose and sucking the mask onto your face.
Those are the same reasons I hate traditional snorkels
No, they felt crushed when I dove deep. The mouth and nose chamber are separated from the eye chamber with one way valves, so its not possible to equalize around your eyes like you would with a traditional mask. The mask was very comfortable at the surface, just not for freediving. Thanks for watching!
Can you address the concern that I’ve seen with full face masks which is that carbon dioxide can build up in the large space when the snorkeler is really exerting them self, like in a strong current or a long swim. How do these masks expel The exhaled air?
As I understand, another big negative is the large volume of air that doesn't get expelled with every breath so that you are re-breathing your old breath leading to an increase in CO2 content with time.
Good information!
Which gopro camera do you use with your mask? i want to buy the right one.
I have a different version of it and sometimes a bit of water comes in from the bottom but rarely
seems like the full face might be good for surface snorkeling. skin diving would scare me because of the difficult bailing out of the full face. with skin diving, you are frequently in a breathing deficit and anything that delays a bailout is a big negative in my opinion. given the opportunity, I would try a full face mask to see for myself.
I see what you mean but with normal snorkels the rubber doesn’t sit properly and it doesn’t tighten properly
This would
Be a lot better but I see the Roos and cons for sure
I just made a vs. video between the masks, you might like it. ruclips.net/video/lLjhYMLKHM0/видео.html
You need to try several different masks and find one with a good fit. Thanks for watching!
I just use a conventional one. Not cause of a better or worse dynamic, but because I've been snorkeling since I was 6 and have no problem getting water near my face.
Yeah, that is the best anyway. You can always advance your skills to scuba or freediving later if you use a traditional mask. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeOceanside You got it 👍
Good edit men
I was thinking of getting one they do look a lot better
it's perfect for just floating face down indefinitely
I was looking at these on amazon - I always start with the 1 star reviews - then every one of them things have multiple 'can't breath'/hypoxia/ to uncomfortable etc … I really wanted this kind - (and only for 63-6 inches underwater) but ummm no ..and thinking will really only work for people with real good lungs (which I am NOT)
Stick to what you are comfortable and confident with, traditional mask is better anyway
I was having the same feelings and doubts so I bought one and used it in the pool and I absolutely love it!!! I also watched RUclips videos of other people and they said that you do have to be careful about how you breathe in it, I've never been snorkeling but I understand what they mean about the breathing. I don't doubt that traditional is better but if you're like me and just want to use it for shallow swimming then you should try it for yourself because you can always return it.
@@taraelzy1575 I hope you enjoy snorkeling! Use it and get comfortable with it and you will enjoy it very much! Try to always snorkel with a buddy, it's always safer that way. Thanks for watching!
Necessary information. I understand that you are both swimming and diving. Thanks.
Good review thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching
I've been watching videos for weeks as I'm going to Tahiti and never really been snorkeling, I tried in Mexico in the middle of the ocean during hurricane season and it was a crash course so I was very uncomfortable my face hurt I kept sucking in water and everything was foggy, I tried this in the pool and I love it! I will still try the traditional because I might have a better experience next time......oh yeah your review is the best one 👊😁🦈
Wow thank you very much! Wow Tahiti, that sounds awesome. There is incredible reefs over there I hope you enjoy it, sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Are you going to do any snorkel trips on a tour boat there? Or just snorkel from the beach?
@@JoeOceanside Both! I'll be there for 10 day's with bamboo a Indy travel company that does volunteer work so I'll be learning about protecting the ocean and turtle conservation, then I'll just be there an extra 5days island hoping 😁
@@taraelzy1575 wow sounds amazing
I cant breath through my mouth properly so i find it hard to use an old fashon mask
Yeah you should try a full face then
I'm getting one, because I think they look cool. And I'm getting one for the kid, because she hates water splashed on her face. So we can play above water, without her being uncomfortable. No diving planned.
I would recommend a traditional, but if you get a full face make sure you get a quality one.
yup I'm not scaring you though but if the mask fail you will die it is hard to remove.
Keep away from them, they're dangerous
I have one of these but over time the one way vales harden up and when you try to take a breath and mid way you cant you just get a huge panic attack what I do is push the top bit and I can breath
Ok so it’s very easy to take off if something goes wrong at the back strap there’s a button just press grab the sides and pull it cones right off
I can see where some people will like it, but for me it’s not an option. Getting prescription lenses would be difficult if not impossible. Also, I would still need a regular mask for diving.
Yeah, regular mask is simpler and more reliable anyway. Thanks for watching!
Woody prescriptions are available through snorkel-mart. All of them have great reviews. Check it out.
Bill Evans thanks. I do have a prescription mask complete with bifocals. My mask and my dive computer are two items I always pack in my carry on luggage. I didn’t know you could get a prescription for a full face mask.
@@billevans496 that's great to know, thank you for sharing
You don’t need prescription lenses, I have glasses and can still wear them
I'm wondering about a 5 and 10 year old using full face in the ocean,, the plus and minus. They will wear a vest and not go below the surface. Any thoughts or experience?
I have taught young children 4 and 6 to use traditional mask and snorkel, they can learn and they enjoy it. I would not start with a full face, but i am old school when it comes to snorkeling. Thanks for watching!
I have one and when try and dive down it’s like a third lung it always pulls me up to the surface
Sonny Haines you got a fake or cheap one lol
Yeah, they hold alot of air which makes them very buoyant, they are all like that. They are not made for diving, thanks for watching
It’s fine for paddling and snorkeling in Grannies pool. Stick with the mask and snorkel for serious snorkeling and scuba diving.
Just bought one, I’m curious about how it works!
Have fun, make sure you always snorkel with a buddy. Thanks for watching
hey, when you put this mask on did you at first have trouble with the hole by the mouth filling up with water and is there any way to fix it.
Oh and you can also breathe through your nose too which I love
Yeah that is true, kinda has a more natural feeling breathing through nose
Good info. But I'm using this mainly for the pool
I have one of those in there easy to take off and when you come up above water all the water slides out
Cool, yeah my point was not that it is hard to take off but that is not quite as easy as spitting out a tradtional snorkel from your mouth. Hope you are enjoying your mask. Thanks for watching
Great review
thanks for watching!
Everything one buys will wear and tear its an awesome product i have 5 of those including the latest Electra version.
My dad had a similar full face mask but when free diving it cracked for some reason, I don't think it was pressure because he was only at 13 feet and he said he felt lightheaded so I wouldn't use one
Yeah these masks have a large surface area, so the deeper you go and the more psi (pounds per square inch) will be exerted against the lens and it could definitely crack
I'd say get a good scuba quality mask so you can use it for both occasions. No versatility for that like you said can't go deep with it
Yeah, these masks are more of a novelty I think. Regular mask is more versatile. Thanks for watching
Cool video man! New to Miami! What places are good for snorkeling for beginners?
Hi thanks for watching, I mostly dive around fort Lauderdale and Key Largo, so I'm not too familiar with Miami. Fowey rocks lighthouse was a good spot near miami, it's a few miles offshore. John Pennekamp in Key Largo probably has the easiest snorkeling and it's not too far of a drive from Miami. They have a lot of charter boats if you do not have your own boat.
I tried the full face mask, and hated it... I kept feeling that I was suffocating,,, or kept feeling claustrophobic! and yes, I kept feeling that I was tied and thrown in the ocean!
Me too
Agreed. I tried this as a new mask for mermaiding. And I can only use these full-faced mask on the surface of the water. Feels great though but you can’t really duck dive or do underwater acrobatics unlike a traditional mask.
I don't go to deep water, only 2-3 meters, is it worth buying?
Go for the re newed full face snorkels because the old ones can kill you. Edit: i got one and i wanted to see if it was good going to a lake next week.
I make sure I have a mask with x2 sets of one way valves. That way you know the air can only flow one direction and it is always fresh. See my other video on using these masks safely. ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
I spearfish with a normal mask, never have a fog issue. Spit, rub, rins.
Of cause if its a new mask you have to burn it of or use toothpast, or both.
personally i bring both so that if i find a nice cove iill jump up on a rock and switch to free dive and then change back when i look around it add more time and annoyance but i like full face masks
HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE SNORKEL TUBE FROM THE MASK AFTER FINISHED USING IT TO REPACK? Impossible!
Can you dive completely under water with it? Will water completely go inside?
Yes, you can see me do it in the video. There is a stopper in the snorkel so not much water will come down to your face. But the pressure will squeeze the mask very tight deeper than 2 meters
@Wanda Pollock yes the mask has a large volume of air in it and makes staying down difficult
@Wanda Pollock same here! Glad to see someone experience the same
I'm wondering he says the beginner should not use this full face mask. Can someone give reasons？
I'm or will go for my very time snorkeling. I'm thinking to use this full face mask for comfortable. I believe I won't dive more than 5 feet at my very first time 😅😊
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Awesome thanks!
I'm going to discovery cove later this year (hopefully) and last time I went I did not get on with the two piece. The water kept going inside my face mask and getting my lashes wet. I ended up actually snorkelling for about ten minutes. I'm hoping to get a full face mask and will not be diving down and just staying on the surface. Are there any tips on using it for the sole purpose of swimming on the surface?
Make sure you have a good fit, tight enough so it seals, but not so tight it is uncomfortable. Breath at a normal consistent pace (not too fast), but breath a little deeper than normal so you flush out all old air from the mouth chamber with every breath. Keep your face down and enjoy the scenery below the water, many beginners make the mistake of trying to keep lifting their head out of water and looking above the surface. This will put you in the wrong posture, fatigue your neck and be uncomfortable. Just lay out, face down, relaxed. Also, if the water will be cold I would wear a shorty wetsuit, being chilled could ruin an otherwise great experience. Have fun, stay safe, and thanks for watching!
I river dive I just bought one of these but for 19 pounds did I just buy a crap one?
Yeah, just be safe and go with a buddy. See my other video on beginner snorkeling with a full face ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
Good review
Agree, is a good mask for tourists looking around in 7 feet of water but useless for spearfishermen or professional divers.Is basically a toy mask.
Yeah, I would recommend a traditional mask for everybody.
Nice review
My issue is that Isalivate a LOT so using a regular snorkler is basically impossible for me so the mask actually helps a lot.
Yeah, I have heard some people have cleft lip issue or gag reflex who really need a full face mask. Thanks for watching
Update:I finally managed to try out my facemask in a pool I spent atleast 45minutes underwater breathing purely with through the mask while playing around with my uncle's 5 year old son. I love it works perfectly... Until a 5 year oldpushes the top of the mask and flooding it with water XD
can you clear this mask if it floods? or do you have to take it off?
Joe, I've never snorkeled before but I live right beside the beach. I was going to buy one of the new fangled snorkels and your video was the first one to pop up. So Now that I know that I need to go old school, do you have a mask and snorkel you recommend for a beginner? Scardiecat newbs?
Buy cresse. Don't go cheap
Yeah I would recommend any of the major brands, Cressi, Mares, Tusa, Scuba pro, atomic, aqualung. Really they all should be fine but the most important thing is the fit. It needs to make good contact on your face with no pressure points and be comfortable. I would go to a dive shop if you can find one and they will let you try them on. Or buy and return a few on Amzon
is the fog coming from breathing only?....you can have a fogged up regular swimming googles.....i think the fog is also coming from the skin pores of the face
When I use the full face snorkel it never fogs, that was one of features I love about the mask. When you inhale the dry air comes in across the eye section and keeps the glass clear of fog, when you exhale the humid air it goes out a different direction away from the glass. No fog, very good design.
The only thing i hate about this is that it's not sexy to look at in photography and cinematography
Yeah, it could be spiced up a little though. Camo wetsuit, black hyde vest, couple of knifes strapped to wrists and legs. Could get a good tactical Halo vibe going ;)😎
Tbh, wasn’t really convined that its bad. Only the eye pressure but as take snorkel for vacation/small recreation not hobby gradded. Sounds liek a great mask
Good points but problem 1 false sense bam don’t be dim
What the best one?
Quick question: are you paid to do this video or sponsored or not?
No I bought it and tried it because no one ever explained to me what is good or bad about these type of masks. In the video I recommend using a traditional mask and snorkel
He missed two very big points.
#1 With the large area it is harder to find this type of mask that seals as good as a standard dive mask.
#2 Less expensive versions of this type of mask can recycle co2 back into the breathable air chamber. This could be very dangerous.
I have a mask and have just come back from almost two weeks of snorkelling in the Caribbean but I found after a while I not only a headache but I also found I felt needed to come out of the water and remove it to get some air as I kept feeling somewhat breathless after a while in the water. I’d say it’s great if you’re not going to be in the water for very long but I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with lung conditions or for children.
Wow, that is concerning. Don't use that mask anymore. What brand was it?...thanks for watching
@Dan Anderson do you know what brand it was?
Breathless after a while? I felt breathless right after trying it on, lol
I would to have a mask like this one and they have it at the Wall mart.
Cool, I hope you can get one and enjoy it, or get a traditional mask I would prefer. I have a training video if you get one. ruclips.net/video/RoAllDZVCXc/видео.html
Great Job Joe. How about hearing things? Do you hear more or the same?
Put a filter cartridge on top and use it for protection from virus instead of a flimsy paper mask that doesn’t even cover the eyes - they could sell them like hot cakes right now with very little engineering change (filter in top)
Yeah I have thought of that too, that would absolutely work. Thanks for watching
Good idea, but that _would_ look goofy!
@@Sssssssslf yeah it would, I might make a video about it if this outbreak gets any worse
Hi Joe. Thank you for the video. Can you answer a few questions for me. I’ve been snorkeling 6 different times and I only use the snorkel mask and not the actual snorkel. I picked up 2 of those cheap kits with the snorkel and mask so I will be trying the actual breathing snorkel for first time.
Here are my questions... 1. Can you recommend a quality, non fogging, good visibility mask, for adult male 6’3 240lbs. 2. Can you recommend the best anti fog liquid or method. I’ve been using some Johnson’s Baby Shampoo diluted in a little spray bottle. 3. What has better snorkeling, Cemetary Beach in Grand Cayman or Coral Gardens, Smith Reef on Grace Bay Beach. Thank you!
Hi Mike, Any of the major brand masks will be good quality, Tusa, Cressi, Seadive, Atomic, Seac, mares, aqua lung. The most important thing is the fit. Needs to be a good seal all the way around, no pressure points, and good field of view. All masks will fog, I use toothpaste for me it seems to help. I apply it, let it sit for 10 minutes, then barely rinse it out so that it still has residue. The toothpaste can irritate your eyes but for me it is fine. However the mask will always fog if the water is cool, so you need to get good at clearing your mask, it only takes a second when you know how to do it. For the last question I do not know, I have never snorkeled in Grand Cayman, I have only scuba dove there. Thanks for watching!
@@pcsullog hi, yeah great point about the toothpaste. I have stopped using it and now I use a tiny bit of organic dish soap. It works better than anything I have tried yet
Do you breathe through your nose with this mask
You could if it has a good fit that does not push on your nose too hard. The ones that do not have the rubber nose part for equalization are even easier to nose breathe. Thanks for watching
You should absolutely not. Sea water gets in your mouth, no big deal. You swallow. If water gets in your nose, you are in trouble.
If you do have to inflate your life vest you have to take off the entire mask to do so in order to blow into the vest.
Ok after your review and reading thru the comments I'm going to get the old traditional mask and snorkel, so any recommendations on a particular brand, I'm a rookie here and haven't snorkeled in years and probably won't do much after my up coming trip so I don't want to spend a fortune....Thanks for any help anyone can give