masks

buceo · April 12th, 2006, 01:58 AM

I have been diving with the SP frameless and thought that it would be my last mask. My eyes have proved me wrong and now I am looking for a dual lens mask so that I can have gauge readers. Has anyone any experience with the Halcyon dual lens, the Seavision Ultra or the Diverite dual lens? I live in a rural area and there are no large LDS in which I can shop. Thanks......

slimer · April 12th, 2006, 02:40 AM

Try this link. I have sent many mask to them mfor others and they have been very happy with them. THey say they can fix any mask out there almost.Prescription Dive Masks:1-800-538-2878

slimer

NickB · April 12th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Anyone know of a similar provider in the UK?

Sterny · April 13th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Not sure if it's any help, but I got my prescription mask through my optician (a family business, not a chain like D&A or Specsavers etc). He knew all about the optical side of ordering a mask with lenses to my exact prescription in it. No hassle at all - turnaround time about three weeks, cost about £250.

I didn't get any choice about the mask (a Typhoon one, don't know the model), but luckily it seems to be pretty good - it's a good fit and has worn well over the last three years. My vision in it is perfect; as good as with my normal glasses, and I have a fairly strong prescription (about -10 dioptres in each eye, quite strong astigmatism too).

Try giving your local 'brass plate' optician a call... it might be easier than you'd think to have them sort it out for you.

NickB · April 13th, 2006, 01:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sterny)

I didn't get any choice about the mask ....

Aye, there's the rub

I've finally found a mask that fits properly. I never really had much trouble, but the Oceanic Shadow Mini is great and I want to stick with it.

I use contact lenses that sort out my regular vision but use some little Stick-on lenses in the bottom of the mask for close-up stuff - Gauges, slates etc.

These lenses are OK but they're a bit small and can wash out, especially from a spare mask in one's pocket.

I'd prefer to get some proper lenses made up that cover the entire bottom of each mask lens and can be permanently cemented into the mask.

***EBT*** · April 13th, 2006, 01:23 PM

UK: Axis Optical.

NickB · April 13th, 2006, 01:52 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT)

UK: Axis Optical.

Link
Excellent - Cheers!

April 12th, 2006, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
buceo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 1	masks I have been diving with the SP frameless and thought that it would be my last mask. My eyes have proved me wrong and now I am looking for a dual lens mask so that I can have gauge readers. Has anyone any experience with the Halcyon dual lens, the Seavision Ultra or the Diverite dual lens? I live in a rural area and there are no large LDS in which I can shop. Thanks......

April 12th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
NickB(Offline) Always lowering the tone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 348	Anyone know of a similar provider in the UK? __________________ SnowHeads / BreastFriends / Free Money!

April 13th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sterny(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The limpid tropical lagoons of Ealing, West London Posts: 550	Not sure if it's any help, but I got my prescription mask through my optician (a family business, not a chain like D&A or Specsavers etc). He knew all about the optical side of ordering a mask with lenses to my exact prescription in it. No hassle at all - turnaround time about three weeks, cost about £250. I didn't get any choice about the mask (a Typhoon one, don't know the model), but luckily it seems to be pretty good - it's a good fit and has worn well over the last three years. My vision in it is perfect; as good as with my normal glasses, and I have a fairly strong prescription (about -10 dioptres in each eye, quite strong astigmatism too). Try giving your local 'brass plate' optician a call... it might be easier than you'd think to have them sort it out for you. __________________ "I thought I had a great idea today, but it never really took off. In fact, it didn't even get on the runway. I guess you could say it exploded in the hangar." - Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes

April 13th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
NickB(Offline) Always lowering the tone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 348	Quote: (Originally Posted by Sterny) I didn't get any choice about the mask .... Aye, there's the rub I've finally found a mask that fits properly. I never really had much trouble, but the Oceanic Shadow Mini is great and I want to stick with it. I use contact lenses that sort out my regular vision but use some little Stick-on lenses in the bottom of the mask for close-up stuff - Gauges, slates etc. These lenses are OK but they're a bit small and can wash out, especially from a spare mask in one's pocket. I'd prefer to get some proper lenses made up that cover the entire bottom of each mask lens and can be permanently cemented into the mask. __________________ SnowHeads / BreastFriends / Free Money!

April 13th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
NickB(Offline) Always lowering the tone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 348	Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT) UK: Axis Optical. Link Excellent - Cheers! __________________ SnowHeads / BreastFriends / Free Money!

April 12th, 2006, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
slimer(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SW MO Posts: 27	Try this link. I have sent many mask to them mfor others and they have been very happy with them. THey say they can fix any mask out there almost.Prescription Dive Masks:1-800-538-2878 slimer

April 13th, 2006, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
*EBT*(Offline) Just another crouton... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 414	UK: Axis Optical.