Diving Mask Types

Information about the different types of scuba diving masks, snorkeling masks, and other types of underwater diving masks.

One Window Diving Masks
Many older diving masks have a single pane of glass and an indentation for the nose that allowed a diver to pinch their nose to clear their ears.

Two Window Diving Masks
Most modern masks have two windows, one for each eye, and because these masks allow in less air, they are also known as "Low Volume Masks". The low volume of air in these masks makes it easier for a diver to blow water out of the mask.

Full Face Diving Masks
A full face diving masks seals a diver's entire face. Full face masks are usually used by professional divers rather then recreational divers. For information about issues related to full face masks see the Wikipedia Wikipedia Full Face Diving Mask article.

Wide View Diving Masks
For information abo a "double-dome", diving mask designed to facilitate a wider field of view see the HydroOptix Web site.

Prescription Lens Diving Masks
- RX Dive Mask
- Sea Vision Prescription Diving Masks

Masks With LCD Displays
- Oceanic Data Mask

Diving Helmets
For information about diving helmets and issues related to diving helmets see the Wikipedia Diving Helmet article

See also:
More About Diving Masks
Other Scuba Diving Gear
Scuba Doll Home Page