Great quality mask and snorkel.
The mask: The lens is tempered glass which, compared to poly lenses, gives me a much clearer view and I don't have to worry about scratches so much. These seem to let in a LOT more light than any other mask I've ever used, which is great for low visibility areas, but a little annoying near the surface as my eyes are very sensitive to light, I usually prefer a tinted lens on sunny days. The side lenses are crystal clear too and the silicon seem between the glass is the highest quality glass seem I have ever seen. These side lenses distort the direction of the side view. Where something appears to be 90 degrees to the side, is actually more like 135 degrees. I have to get use to this, but once I do, I think I will like it as you can basically have a 270 degree field of view with 3 blind spots: one directly behind you from 135 to 225 degrees and one on either side from 90 to 120 degrees and 240 to 270 degrees respectively. This leaves a total of 210 degrees of viewing. The mask fits great on my face. I usually have trouble my nose bridge, but these do not bother me. The rubber is very soft and fits so well, I do not have to wear them tightly. They seal themselves to my face. While they do not have a built-in purge, they don't need one. It is so easy to purge this mask and adjust it underwater, you render any purge valve useless.
The snorkel: I like to dive and surface without having to surface for air. I blow out most of the air from my lungs before I come up which makes it difficult to clear traditional snorkels. This snorkel prevents water from entering the snorkel while under water. A little still gets in but I can inhale as soon as I surface with just a little water gurgling in my mouth; not so much that it gets into my throat, though. Sometimes when I surface, there is not water at all. The bite is super soft and my jaw seems to not get tired after a long day of diving.
I have not scuba dived with this mask yet, so I can only speculate that the soft material may collapse at depth, causing some discomfort, but I have no reason to believe it would fail. If I were to take it beyond 18 meters, I might bring a spare with a stiffer material, but I think I would be ok without one.
| Brand | Cressi |
|---|---|
| Color | Black/Blue |
| Material | Various |
| Lens Type | Single Lens |
| Lens Material | Tempered Glass |
| Age Range (Description) | Youth; Adult |
| Included Components | Mask & Snorkel |
| Strap Type | Split Strap |
| Item Weight | 0.53 Kilograms |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.35 x 9.13 x 3.62 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.53 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Cressi |
| Warranty Description | The product is covered by a 2-year limited warranty. |
| Model Name | Pano 3 & Supernova Dry |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cressi |
| Part Number | USC400120 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Style | Pano 3 & Supernova Dry |
