U.S. Divers Sideview Silicone Mask and Total Dry Submersible Snorkel Combo Set
The U.S. Divers Sideview/Total Dry combo boasts a 4-window silicone mask with a polycarbonate lens. It also comes with silicone snorkel with a purge and a dry-top that closed when submerged.
Consisting of the Sideview Pro Tech mask, the Total Dry snorkel, and a storage bag that holds both, this snorkeling bundle from U.S. Divers is a must for water enthusiasts everywhere. The Total Dry snorkel is among U.S. Divers' most innovative products, with such features as a silicone mouthpiece for added comfort and durability and a contoured barrel that's ergonomically shaped for the best positioning in the water. More significantly, the Total Dry snorkel sports a float mechanism in the tube that closes instantly between breaths. As a result, you needn't worry about getting water in your lungs when accidentally or purposely submerged. Other details include an easy-purge valve, a drop-away, full-flex section to enhance performance, and a translucent blue coating in the center. The Sideview mask, meanwhile, boasts a comfortable and durable hypoallergenic face skirt, along with a high-tech four-window polycarbonate lens. The face skirt is designed to fit a variety of face sizes and shapes, while the windows extend further to the side than most masks, giving you greater peripheral vision. And thanks to the easy-adjusting swivel buckle, the mask is a breeze to put on and take off. Finally, the mask, snorkel, and storage bag carry a two-year limited warranty.
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U.S. Divers Sideview Silicone Mask and Total Dry Submersible Snorkel Combo Set Reviews
It's kind of a trade-off for such a dry snorkel. And I expected quality workmanship from a product with quality (silicone) materials. But the biggest problem is that I bought two of these sets for a Caribbean vacation and one of the masks had a slow leak from the very beginning. I had the same problems with the snorkel that some others did but I could get used to it. We were on vacation for a month so no returning the darn thing. Not good. Now I'm here shopping for a replacement for an upcoming Florida Keys vacation. While this set is not the most expensive, it certainly is not the cheapest either.
I had the same problems as as other reviewer. The valve on the snorkel closes when you don't need it and in turn, cuts off your ability to breathe air. I also found it to be heavy and feel it should be held in place by the mask.
For several of the adventurous snorkelers in our family, we bought the mask with the total dry snorkel.
My family was planning to go on a cruise in the southern Caribbean.
We didn't want to have to pay for expensive snorkeling excursions for each port.
Mask was easy to adjust and had good peripheral visibility.
It performed as promised.
So, we decided to buy our own snorkeling equipment and head out on our own.
We have various face sizes also.
We bought this equipment in conjunction with other lower-end snorkel set for less adventuresome family members.
It was very painful to try to interpret all the specs on the equipment.
The snorkel sucks. Also I have found that the sniff test does not necessarily ensure a water seal so I would never buy another mask without first wearing it in water. Do not buy a mask online unless you have tried the model on your face. It is supposed to prevent water from getting in but none of these gadgets really work and I think you are better off anticipating it being filled with water then the other way around.
I received the unit intact but before first use, the goggles broke by means of a peice of plastic attaching the strap to the mask. The snorkel is extremely heavy and the unit which I had problems with the valve at the top which prevents water from entering. The valve stuck way too much, even after lubricating, causing a reverse affect where you could not breathe even when you didn't have water in the tube. I'd recommend sticking to the Seabreeze and Cozumel set, from my experience at least. Thus, I did not even get a chance to use the goggles so they may in fact work nicely provided you carry them everywhere in a pillow. The weight also causes it not to stay upright if using other goggles.
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