Prescription mask help

> Neophyte snorkler here.
> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
> experience.
> Don't want to spend a ton of money for something that might not get used
> again but I also don't want to buy crappy equipment either.
> Who are the good manufactures out there?
> Any advice, suggestions or concerns would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks

If you're nearsighted, you're in luck. Several mask manufacturers have drop
in lenses in various strengths. One, and one of my favorites, is Tusa.
They make a reasonably priced Liberator mask that will take the drop in
lenses.

If you're farsighted enough to have a problem, you're probably SOL. Last
time I checked, nobody made a drop in lens for the farsighted. Apparently,
there's no enough of a market to support them.

Lee

> Neophyte snorkler here.
> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
> experience.
> Don't want to spend a ton of money for something that might not get used
> again but I also don't want to buy crappy equipment either.
> Who are the good manufactures out there?
> Any advice, suggestions or concerns would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks

If you're nearsighted, you're in luck. Several mask manufacturers have drop
in lenses in various strengths. One, and one of my favorites, is Tusa.
They make a reasonably priced Liberator mask that will take the drop in
lenses.

If you're farsighted enough to have a problem, you're probably SOL. Last
time I checked, nobody made a drop in lens for the farsighted. Apparently,
there's no enough of a market to support them.

Lee

Good idea, though. I really like my prescription mask. It helps me when I
am walking into the water, walking on the boat to get in the water, seeing
things when I am on the surface. Highly recommend it.

"CP" <cptrout@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Neophyte snorkler here.
> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
> experience.
> Don't want to spend a ton of money for something that might not get used
> again but I also don't want to buy crappy equipment either.
> Who are the good manufactures out there?
> Any advice, suggestions or concerns would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
>

Good idea, though. I really like my prescription mask. It helps me when I
am walking into the water, walking on the boat to get in the water, seeing
things when I am on the surface. Highly recommend it.

"CP" <cptrout@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Neophyte snorkler here.
> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
> experience.
> Don't want to spend a ton of money for something that might not get used
> again but I also don't want to buy crappy equipment either.
> Who are the good manufactures out there?
> Any advice, suggestions or concerns would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
>

CP wrote:
> Neophyte snorkler here.
> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
> experience.

Check your prescription. If you have any numbers in the cylinder column,
then you will need a custom lens in the mask. My daughter and I love our
prescription masks. They were made by the folks at
www.prescriptiondivemasks.com. They do an excellent job. Don't know how
much they charge these days, but it's probably on their web site.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

CP wrote:
> Neophyte snorkler here.
> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
> experience.

Check your prescription. If you have any numbers in the cylinder column,
then you will need a custom lens in the mask. My daughter and I love our
prescription masks. They were made by the folks at
www.prescriptiondivemasks.com. They do an excellent job. Don't know how
much they charge these days, but it's probably on their web site.

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

On Tue, 16 May 2006 17:09:14 -0700, Dave Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>
wrote:

>CP wrote:
>> Neophyte snorkler here.
>> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
>> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
>> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
>> experience.
>
>Check your prescription. If you have any numbers in the cylinder column,
>then you will need a custom lens in the mask. My daughter and I love our
>prescription masks. They were made by the folks at
>www.prescriptiondivemasks.com. They do an excellent job. Don't know how
>much they charge these days, but it's probably on their web site.
>
>Cheers,
>Dave Ambrose

Also check out: http://www.rxdivemask.com/ - I'm very happy with
mine. Especially good if you have an astigmatism, or need reading
classes (to read your guages and dive computer close up).

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web: www.JonWeinberg.com

On Tue, 16 May 2006 17:09:14 -0700, Dave Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>
wrote:

>CP wrote:
>> Neophyte snorkler here.
>> Going over to Maui for a couple of weeks in July.
>> Haven't snorkled in at least 5 years.
>> I would like to get a mask with my prescription to better enjoy the
>> experience.
>
>Check your prescription. If you have any numbers in the cylinder column,
>then you will need a custom lens in the mask. My daughter and I love our
>prescription masks. They were made by the folks at
>www.prescriptiondivemasks.com. They do an excellent job. Don't know how
>much they charge these days, but it's probably on their web site.
>
>Cheers,
>Dave Ambrose

Also check out: http://www.rxdivemask.com/ - I'm very happy with
mine. Especially good if you have an astigmatism, or need reading
classes (to read your guages and dive computer close up).

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web: www.JonWeinberg.com

"Jon Weinberg" wrote > Also check out: http://www.rxdivemask.com/ - I'm
very happy with
> mine. Especially good if you have an astigmatism, or need reading
> classes (to read your guages and dive computer close up).

He's going snorkeling.

"Jon Weinberg" wrote > Also check out: http://www.rxdivemask.com/ - I'm
very happy with
> mine. Especially good if you have an astigmatism, or need reading
> classes (to read your guages and dive computer close up).

He's going snorkeling.