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(based on 16 ratings)
Brand: Omersub
Located in: Essential Equipment, Masks
Did you ever wonder why all the good spear fishermen wear only dark rubber masks? Clear silicone can create reflections on the inside of the lens from surface light distracting the hunters focus on the prey. Real hunters wear black. Small internal volume maskspecifically designed for spear fishing. The buckles are positioned directly on the skirt, greatly reducing the total weight of the mask and allowing greater hydrodynamics. Optical lenses can be purchased separately. The mask is available in the classic black silicone, black body version and also in the models Med Mimetic, Ocean Mimetic and the new Brown Mimetic.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 16 reviews)
94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Does not fog(6), Lens quality(13), Range of vision(11), Snug fit(16)
Best Uses:
Competition(6), Freediving(5), Open water diving(14), Pool(5), Recreation(9)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(6), Casual athlete(4), Divemaster(4), Recreational diver(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great seal, good vision, but small nose
By Brent CVerified Reviewer from Santa Barbara, CA on 11/24/2009
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Cons:
Fogs Easily, Not for bigger noses
Best Uses:
Snorkeling, Spearfishing
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

#1 - this is not a SCUBA mask - it is specifically designed as a low-volume free-diving mask, with spearfishing in mind (where the ability to focus on a target is more important than wide field of view in many cases).

#2 - The seal on this mask is very flexible and works wonderfully. I have a narrow face, and have had trouble in the past with getting masks to fit well. Not so with the Alien!

#3 - Two things to keep in mind:

1) If you have a larger than average nose (mine is long, not broad) you may get some nose cramping in this mask - the pocket for the nose is not generous.

2) When you take it out of the box, SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB the inside with toothpaste until it won't fog any more. If you don't do this, it will fog badly because of manufacturing residue left on the glass. The procedure: wet the inside of the glass, use finger to scrub in a circular motion, concentrating on a particular area. Rinse. Breathe into mask and look for fogging. Repeat scrubbing in areas that are still fogging. Repeat until no more fogging. If you do this, you will only need a quick spit in each lens before diving and you will be good to go.

 
This was a great purchase.
By JonVerified Purchaser from Ft Lauderdale, Fl on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Snug Fit, Very lite
Best Uses:
Competition, Open Water Diving, Recreation, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

The product was better then I thought

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery so fast

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
heck of a good mask
By donald the dead eye from austin ,tx on 10/26/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
It is of good quallity, Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Cons:
I have had no problems
Best Uses:
All of the above, Competition, Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

this mask is the best mask i have ever owned but let you be warned, if you see a 10 foot shark. 20 feet away in a normal mask it will look look like 10 feet
but with the excellent magnification on the omer mask it will look about 20 feet long which will give you a scare.

 
comfort and fit
By miguelVerified Reviewer from manila, philippines on 10/15/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Lens Quality, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Freediving, Open Water Diving
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

by far the most comfortable mask i have used; and I have used many for almost 2 decades of diving and over a thousand hours UW. The silicone (i bought the plain black) is the softest and the fit is excellent (i have an average shaped face). Good field of view despite super low volume; far better than my classic superocchio free-diving mask.

 
Good Mask
By lawn captainVerified Purchaser from gulf coast, FL on 9/24/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Open Water Diving
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

If you like a low volume mask, buy this one.

 
Great mask
By Far_SideVerified Purchaser from Southern California on 6/27/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Freediving, Open Water Diving, Recreation, Snorkeling, Spearfishing
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

Give the lenses a once-over with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (inside and out) and no more fogging! A good spit in the mask is all that's needed at that point. Don't try the eraser with a poly-carbonate lens (only glass!) as it will scratch it up pretty bad.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Mask!
By Apnea Bear from St. Petersburg, FL on 2/22/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Competition, Freediving, Freediving spearfishing, Open Water Diving, Recreation, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

Mask is a great fit and size... Very comfortable and no leaks.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not an experienced diver
By snorklspearVerified Purchaser from nashville, TN on 11/8/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Snug Fit
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

I'm not experienced in any sense of the word but sent the mask back. The field of vision is very poor and it just seemed very small. I would feel pretty nervous in the water with so many blind spots. I've heard people say that it's a wonderful mask. Again, I'm no expert, just my initial opinion.

 
Happy Freediver
By WojoVerified Purchaser from Columbus, Ohio on 11/8/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Open Water Diving
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

I have used this mask twice while freediving in a local quarry. Easy to clear, great field of vision, snug fit. Also, I am overly attached to my facial hair. I was able to get a good seal even with my moustache. Two thumbs up!

 
freedive
By The SpartanVerified Purchaser from Pasadena, ca on 10/23/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Competition, Open Water Diving
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

I am mainly a freediver, have had good experience with it so far. The side strap holder snapped but it was due to a student over tightening it and a piece of mono has worked in its place for 6 months just fine.

 
awsome mask
By JamesVerified Purchaser from Keys, Fl on 10/10/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Durable, Light weight, Low profile, Range of Vision, Snug Fit, Super comfortable
Cons:
Fogs Easily
Best Uses:
Freediving, Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation, Spearing
Describe Yourself:
Semi advanced freediver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

So comfortable and yet so close to your face which makes your visibility excellent. Also the shape and angle of the lens is a lot like the cressi big eyes which gives you a super wide range of view. The opaque skirt also helps block out backligt making it easier to focus on your subject. Lightweight, low profile, and basically frameless. The memitic is also great for spearing.

 
AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++++++++++++ MASK
By VIERAVerified Reviewer from miami florida on 10/8/2007
Pros:
Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Open Water Diving
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

GREAT PRICE GREAT FOR SPEARFISHING & BLUE WATER FISHING

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great mask
By eggieVerified Purchaser from puerto rico on 9/20/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Cons:
fogs but they all do
Best Uses:
Open Water Diving, Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Beginner, Divemaster, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

greayt mask perfect fit

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very low volume, fits great
By skidgsxrVerified Purchaser from Sarasota, FL on 8/16/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Does Not Fog, Lens Quality, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Competition, Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

I use it freediving, scuba, and on ever charter

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
One of the best masks I've ever used
By GQVerified Reviewer from Avondale, AZ on 7/28/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Extremely lightweight, Lens Quality, Snug Fit
Best Uses:
Freediving, Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation, Snorkeling, Spearfishing
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

When I pulled these things out of the box, I was floored. I haven't used a mask (nor been in open water) in years so I was used to masks back in the mid 90's. This mask is EXTREMELY lightweight. I think that 90% of the weight comes from the lens. The skirt is super thin which is a good thing as it gives it excellent flexibility. The skirt material is really soft which makes it fit really well. I bought the mask for some snorkeling in the Keys and I was not dissappointed, neither will you ;-)

 
Bob
By Bob from CA on 7/22/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Low volume, Range of Vision, Snug Fit
Cons:
Fogs but can fix easly, Toothpaste
Best Uses:
Competition, Open Water Diving, Pool, Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Omersub OmerSub "Alien" Spearfishing & Diving Mask.:

It good and work great just needs some toothpaste applied.

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