Comments about Cressi Minima Mask, All Black:

I have owned probably 10 of these minima I always give them away to kids in pipeline. They work great for freediving, and work I have 5 in stock at my shop in case they quit making em. Biggest gripe is not finding replacement straps but they rarely break.

Comments about Cressi Minima Mask, All Black:

I've logged over 2,000 dives in all conditions and this is, by far and away, my favorite mask of all time. It doesn't fog, it's ridiculously easy to equalize (don't even have to pinch off your nose), it seats well, doesn't flood, and is a breeze to clear. The lenses are so close to your eyes, that as an underwater photographer, it makes using my viewfinder very easy. I've taken this mask below 180', I've used it free diving in all conditions, I've jumped off of moving boats with it, and keep a spare to clean the bottom of my pool. It's very comfortable with no pinch points (i.e., the nose), and with no real frame, it would be difficult to break. I can see how the black skirt and small lenses might be off-putting to some, but you get used to it quickly, and as a free diver and photographer that can be beneficial, reducing glare. Oh - and the cost is amazing due to the simple construction, lack of frame, etc. I just hope Cressi continues to manufacture this mask for years to come with no changes. That's why I always keep an unused spare, just in case.

Comments about Cressi Minima Mask, All Black:

I use this as a primary or backup mask in freediving and scubadiving. The little volume makes for an ideal vacuum at greater depths and secures the mask well. It sits great on the surface as well although it does have a flimsy strap (that i recommend one upgrades). It is incredibly small when folded and fits any BCD pocket.

It's a great little number and I strenuously recommend it!

Comments about Cressi Minima Mask, All Black:

Don't understand the gripes I have read here, this mask is clearly superior to my professional dive masks in my gear. Yes the strap is too thin and slips, I replaced with 3/8" black surgical hose and executed non-stop, 40 laps in an olympic sized pool. I used the combat-swimmer stroke, involves more movement and could not get the mask to leak. Superior to clear and almost no buoyancy. I have a medium to large face, wear 7 1/2 hat size. Diving is even better with this mask, I am ordering another one. If anyone out there hates theirs, send me yours I'll pay you 10 Bucks for it. I would definitely recomend this to novice and pro alike. Clearing this mask takes a tiny snort, should have had one when I was beginning diving.

Comments about Cressi Minima Mask, All Black:

To start off, this mask is for shallow to deep diving, not swimming, snorkeling, water sports...
Due to the masks low volume profile, light weight and comfortable fit, it's not going to hug your face well enough for any quick head jerks at shallow depths but if you add a bit more pressure from dives it'll hold great.
As a somewhat noob freediver I love this mask compared to what I learned with (a regular snorkeling mask). It's much easier to equalize, my head feels slightly less buoyant and I've also noticed I can get to my target depths a bit easier and stay there a bit longer than before.
Oh and it's easier to plug your nose because of the thin rubber it's made out of, if that's how you clear your ears.