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of this mask. Of all the masks I've tried this is my favorite. There has been no problems with fogging or leaking for me, however I spent some extra time prepping it prior to using it. A Bic lighter and sea buff works wonders.

The normal toothpaste routine won't work and you'll need to repeat it 3-4x to get the film off the inside to prevent fogging...at least that was my experience with the mini. I've since learned this is typical for the Shadow and mini to need a super-clean when you first get it.

Right. I understand that. However, I have heard some opinions that this particular mask fogs easily or leaks. That's why I am concerned. I have tried on most masks and they seal on my face pretty well

The biggest thing with a mask is to dry fit it in a shop. A good well fitting mask may be the most important piece of gear you have. If it fits well your never know it's there if it doesn't it will bother you the entire dive.

The Shadow is a very nice mask. Mine did fog alot when i got it. If it fogs you just nedd to scrub it more. Once you get the new mask film or whatever it is off the glass it will be like any other mask as far as fog goes. Scru scrub scrub! I have a Sherwood Mako also. It fits my face a hair better but is virtually the same mask. My Shadow is my spare. Both very nice masks. Expect any new mask to need scrubbed.

I bought mine in October and the first time I had to dive it was a pool dive last month. I is a much lower volume mask than my old one, which I like. I had some trouble with fogging, but didn't get time to clean it good before I used it. A small amount of leakage, but really about the same as my old mask. I have a mustache and even if I trim it I still get a little leakage there. I have not gotten mad enough to shave it all off. All in...

Anyone tried the Scubapro Seawing Nova fins ? If so, would like to hear what you thought about them.

Jamie's husband speaking here: Yep, Got mine last week. Spent a couple of hours in the pool with them. Took a little getting use to as expected. Very light and plenty of torque and I'm 6'2" 270lbs. I mostly Tec Dive but bought these for the Rec. diving in the ocean with my wife. The have a somewhat delay if you really put your legs into them but move you right along. I mostly Frog Kick out of habbit and had zero problem...

Anyone dive with a bifocal mask? How does it work for you? I finally had to get bifocal glasses after blowing it off my last two precriptions so now I wondering if I'll need a new mask when I start diving again in the spring and if so, willIhave the same need for bifocals undrwater.

Quote: Originally Posted by DevilDiver Try out the DiveOptx inserts ($30) first before spending $$ on custom. I have a DB that has used these for years with no issues. As far as I know he has never lost one....... Scuba Diving Masks Prescription & Lenses with reviews on sale I also have a DB that uses these. He just wears one on the left side but he really only needs it for seeing his gauges. I've thought about trying it but so...