Ocean Reef Aria QR Full Face Snorkeling Mask Pink M/L

Used this on a snorkeling trip to Roatan. Worked great. Completely adjustable and waterproof. Easy to see clearly. So glad we brought our own equipment.

I have been snorkeling for many years and have always wanted to try this type of mask. It worked great! I had no problems with the fit and it was easy to use. I did have to adjust my breathing. The first time I tried it, I felt like it was hard to breathe. So I adjusted my breathing and started breathing slowly and steadily and it worked! By the second use, I had no problems at all with the breathing. The mask fits great and is extremely comfortable. My husband wore his usual mask and snorkel and he was able to understand me talking through my mask. I was able to see so much more with this mask. It is going to be the only snorkel mask I use from now on.

I think this is the very best snorkel mask for people who stay near the surface. The full-face experience is very pleasant for people new to snorkeling. Aria's air-circulation system is the best. The mask always had fresh air, never fogged, always felt well oxygenated. I know someone with asthma who felt fine using this mask. The QR (Quick Release) models are especially easy to get on and off. The fit and seal feels very good, and the one way valves felt like they did their job with the circulation and keeping water out of the mask. The mask isn't ideal for deep dives, because having so much air in the mask it's hard to get too deep in the water (more than ~2 meters down), you'll float right back up. If you're fine near the surface, this is the very best mask to have.

This mask is made beatifully! I just wish it fit my small face. I never got to wear it because on the try on, I could see gaps under my cheeks. So I sent it back ASAP. Anyone looking for a mask should try this one.

Got this for my wife while snorkeling in O'ahu. It was a great mask, but folks need to have appropriate or realistic expectations for what this kind of facemask snorkel is best for. It is not a replacement for traditional snorkels, which I prefer in rougher waters and when diving below the surface. The amount of air kept in the face mask prevents the swimmer from diving, and is really just for surface level snorkeling. But that also means it helps keep the swimmer floating in salt water, so long as your face is in the water you won't sink. The seal and fit were good, with very little water getting into the mask, and it was nice to be able to nose breathe while snorkeling. The clarity of the mask was good as well, but I never did a comparison on the field of view to traditional snorkels. We never had issues with becoming light headed or not getting enough air, but the snorkel can seal if the head is turned too far. I did notice the white ink/paint for "ocean reef" wore off on the mouth piece, but that did not bother me.

Used this for a week in Hawaii for the first time. Pros: 180 view really does make a difference! Really loved this, especially for trying to catch glimpses of rarer creatures and fast-swimming turtles. Way less water in my nose and mouth than with a regular mask and snorkel. Cons: I have a low nose bridge and had to wear the mask really low on my brow to get the nose part to seal. You're supposed to stop and check your mask if you see condensation inside because it could mean an improper fit and CO2 build up. When you want to open water swim, or simply need to swim faster, you can't really do it with the mask on for safety reasons, and it's a pain to swim with in your hand or on top of your head.