Cressi Product Reviews and Ratings - Masks - Cressi Penta Mask from Leisure Pro

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Brand: Cressi

Located in: Essential Equipment, Masks

The Penta mask has four lenses and also introduces all the exceptional characteristics of the Matrix and the Lince. The mask skirt is made from Hypoallergenic Soft Liquid Silicone with a double feather edge, a material that offers extraordinary and unprecedented comfort and fit. Mask gives an exceptionally wide field of view. The raked dual tempered lenses, with their inverted tear drop shape (Cressi patent), rest as close to the eyes as possible,so that the already extraordinary field of view is increased. Built into the frame are side windows in a brand new material that is scratch resistant and much more transparent than glass or polycarbonate. The mask offers unprecedentedlateral visibility and great luminosity for total vision with no compromises.

The silicone mask strap is a wide split strap for even dispersion for increased fit and comfort. The pressure buckles are easily adjusted by a pull of the mask strap "you can hear them click"; by placing pressure with your thumbs behind the buckle you can easily pull the mask from your face in a smoothand non-stressful manner. Because of the raked lens design (lower lens tilts back towards your checks) the internal volume is low making this one of the lowest volume four windowed mask available. To protect your mask when not in use the Penta comes with a hard plastic protective mask box.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 17 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:

Feels true to size(14)

Pros:

Lens quality(10), Range of vision(15), Snug fit(10)

Cons:

Fogs easily(3)

Best Uses:

Open water diving(17), Recreation(7), Snorkeling(7)

Describe Yourself:

Recreational diver(12)

Glare through top of clear skirt

By Buck from Annapolis, MD on 1/5/2011

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Good mask, great vis, but the clear silicone skirt at the top lets in light that sometimes causes a glare on the inside of the lens depending on your angle to the sun. When I put my fingers over that part of the mask, the glare is gone. I like the amount of light the clear skirt lets in and can't necessarily recommend the black skirt model, or any other brand with a lot of clear silicone at the top, but I'm going to try to see if I can use tape or a permanent marker on the top of the skirt to prevent this from happening the next time. If not, this will become a spare mask.

Great Mask!

By Red Diver

from Chicago on 6/11/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Range of Vision

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Professional Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Love this mask! It is just like the cressi horizon from a few years back. (which I also have) Great Viz and love the colors!

Cressi-Sub Penta Mask

By Brass Monkey

from Bradenton, FL on 1/21/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Recreation, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Lightweight, great visibility...Like this one a lot.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great seal and comfortable

By Bryan

from St Pete, FL on 12/24/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

I bought this mask when I first decided to get certified. I had used other masks from friends while snorkeling and when I tried this one on I knew it was the right one. I have used this mask in the Pool/Snorkeling/Spear fishing/Deep Dives. I have NO complaints about this mask. The only think I have done was change out the strap for one of those wide neoprene deals.

This is a great mask due to the shape of the lenses. They allow you to look down and see everything you need on your BC at all times, which is a big help when Spear fishing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Penta

By Cressi Fan

from Florida on 6/26/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Cons:

Lacks Adjustability

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

This mask received good reviews in all the dive magazines and although i've only used it once since purchasing, i'm sure it lives up to the reviews. My only gripe is the adjustment apparatus on the side of the mask seems chincy and i'm afraid it won't stand the test of time.

i like the way this mask fits

By paulm

from danville,in. on 4/17/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

nice mask fits well, good visibility

Comfortable and great field of vision

By Dee

from Ohio on 2/19/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Range of Vision

Cons:

No cons

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

This mask was used by several members of my family and it fit a variety of face shapes.

Good color choice

By The Walrus

from S. Illinois on 1/25/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Cons:

different colors fit diff

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Bought two different colors -- they seem to fit differently --

Perfect Fits !!!

By Pierre

from Québec, CAN on 1/23/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Recreation, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Most use in cold water and everything is perfect

I like this product

By Julio

from Long Island NY on 11/16/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Cons:

Fogs Easily

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Very good

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Mask

By Josh

from Whitewater, WI on 11/13/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Recreation, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

I wanted a mask that would satisfy my many needs. This mask did just that. My favorite thing to do in the water is pseudo-freediving/ snorkeling. This mask has very low volume, ultra low weight, and a non-bulky design due to the frameless construction. I travel frequently and I am a minimalist; consequently, the small amount of space in my suitcase that this took up was a huge plus.

I also enjoy recreational diving. This mask has a great field of view and is comfortable not only towards the surface, but also at depth. All around this is a versatile mask that I have recommended to many friends and family members of all different face types. This seems to be one of the few masks that works great for everyone.

Nice fit

By Tom

from Boston, MA on 11/8/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Low profile, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Cons:

Thin strap

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Recreation

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

Nice fit, low profile, very good field of view.

A great product at a great price

By Golfbear1026

from Orlando, FL on 9/21/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving, Recreation

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

A great mask. I was looking for a low volume mask and was intrugued with the side view design of the "Penta". The fit was perfect for me and visibility inderwater was terrific. Furthermore, there isn't a lot of space in there so clearing is a breeze (the reason I wanted a low volume mask to begin with). Overall this is a terrific product.

Good mask, good quality and visibility

By Zentiger,

from Findlay, OH on 9/11/2007

Sizing:

Feels half size too big

Pros:

Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Very easy to clean

Cons:

Leaks in small face

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

30 dives, Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

The quality of the mask is very good, very easy to clean underwater due to low profile.
Downwards visibility is very good, I didn't need to move my head too close too my chest too see my gauges as my old mask.
But... I have a smal face and if I don't fit this mask very up I'll have leak problems in the bottom part.

If you have a small face I suggest try it first.

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it looks cool anyway.

By diver dave

from crysta spring pa on 8/30/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Lens Quality, Snug Fit

Cons:

Fogs Easily

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

got a good price from leisure pro. [...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

ok overall, could fit better

By yakfish

from Chicago, IL on 8/22/2007

Pros:

Range of Vision

Cons:

Leaks, Poor Fit

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

This mask has some great features. It lets in tons of light and the range of vision is spectacular. It is easy to adjust. The lenses are great. However, it does not fit my face well enough, and leaks just a little bit. I have to adjust it and clear it a few times each dive. If it fit my face a little better, I would love it, but I am looking for a better fitting mask to fit my face.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Mask

By 5thtonbench

from Washington DC on 4/23/2007

Sizing:

Feels half size too big

Pros:

Does Not Fog, Range of Vision

Cons:

A Tough Fit for Some, Can Leak, Fogs Easily

Best Uses:

Open Water Diving

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cressi Cressi Penta Mask:

I spend a lot of time looking to replace my heavy, 4 window sherwood mask from the old days. I loved the mask but it was big compared to what's out there now, and masks are inexpensive so I decided to treat myself.

Cressi is by no means the number one mask producer, but they have a good product here. Low profile masks are all the rage, and for good reason: they really do clear FAST! This one is no exception.

I chose the penta, because I like the side windows. Its a never-ending debate which Im not about to get into, but just personal preference that I like to see things passing me on my sides, even if it is slightly askew. The mask is a little bigger than the 2 window design, but after seeing both side by side, it barely has more volume.

The teardrop style, also the new rage, is actually very functional. I have to move my head a lot less to see my feet or check my guages. Every bit helps! My buddy has the mares version, more $, about the same quality but it fits her head better.

The cressi, and other low profile masks, are tough fits. They dont fit as many faces universally as the old square box styles did. Bring your old mask on your first dive, just in case, and test in the tub if you can.

I found this mask to fog up a lot more as well, more than I am used to. I've only used it in belize so far, and the water was really up there during my stay, so I cant attest to this being directly related to the mask. It wasnt anything that a little anti-fog couldnt fix.

All in all I am very happy with this mask. Cressi tends to deliver, and this mask keeps the namesake going, especially at a great price. Id recommend this mask as a consideration to anyone who is sure of the fit.

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