Mares Sealhouette freediving mask

The Mares Sealhouette mask is characterised by special features:

• Freediving mask with two single lenses
• Very lightweight freediving goggles
• Silicone mask body
• Reduced distance between glass and eyes
• Wide field of vision
• Buckles to fasten the mask strap of the Mares Seahlhouette comfortably to the head

Which mask is best for freediving?

There is not the freediving mask that fits every face. The best thing to do is to come and see me by appointment in Felben-Wellhausen and try out all the freediving masks. You press the mask onto your face without breathing in. A well-fitting mask should stay on your face for a few seconds. If you have a beard, you will need to shave a strip of about 5mm under your nose.

The volume of air contained in your apnoea mask should be as small as possible. As you descend, the volume of air in the mask becomes smaller and must be supplemented with air from your lungs. The more volume your mask has, the more air you will "waste" to equalise the pressure of the mask. For this reason, SCUBA diving goggles are not suitable for freediving.

How do you prevent fogging?

Due to the production process, a silicone release agent forms a film on the mask lenses. This film, which cannot be removed with soap, alcohol or similar, will cause your glass to fog up again and again. To remove this film, it has proven to be a good idea to run a new mask through the dishwasher a few times before using it for the first time. If you then also use an anti-fog spray or gel before the dive, you will (usually) have a clear view.

How do you prevent water in freediving goggles?

Water in the mask is unpleasant, especially in open water when water runs into your nose in the upside-down position. Note the following:

• the diving goggles must fit your face well
• No beard, or at least a clean-shaven strip under the nose
• No hair in the mask