anytimeuwnt Posted September 25, 2004 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2004 I posted this in the scuba & snorkeling board but since this board gets more views........ well....... I thought I would ask it here as well. :o My wife and I are going to buy the ScubaPro Crystal Vu mask. Do we want the Purge or Non-Purge model? We will be snorkeling exclusively. After visiting our local dive shop we decided on this mask because of it's great panoramic viewing and it's sturdy construction. Please Help Me.... Thanks in advance!!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvre Posted September 25, 2004 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2004 The difference is it's just easier to clear your mask. That means you must still know how to purge water from your mask. This is done by moving the mask upward and blowing out your nose to purge the water from your mask. here's a link to your mask: http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.aspx?op=ItemDisplay&ProductID=SCPMCP Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randolph Posted September 25, 2004 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2004 We prefer the non purge face masks. Have had both. We were snorkelers until we got certified for scuba on a cruise last year. Now we do both, but prefer and crave scuba. My normal aches and pains seem to disappear when "down there." Either facemask will work fine for just snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen2cruz Posted September 25, 2004 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2004 I love the purge mask. It's hands free, no problems after 18 dives. But my husband prefers a non purge kind. So, it's definitely a matter of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted September 25, 2004 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Another vote for non-purge, but it's obvious it really is just personal preference. Maybe your dive shop would allow you to take both to a local pool (or maybe your dive shop has a connected pool) to test out both of them. Most good dive shops will, as equipment is such a personal thing and can make or break your dive/snorkel experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted September 26, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Non-purge for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemingway Posted September 26, 2004 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2004 A vote for purge here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RvrCrzr Posted September 26, 2004 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I like either one. I currently use a purge mask. It works as designed. I use it for diving and snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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