Advanced open water diver with 20 years diving experience. Third mask I've owned and this one is clearly the best of the three. Soft skirt creates great seal and is comfortable even after a full day of diving. I chose black skirt - better for photography. Easy to adjust.
BEST MASK EVER!!!
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ESMOKE
VERY COMFORTABLE
The X-VU Liquidskin is the first completely new 2-lense mask using Liquidskin technology designed after the X-vision. Beyond the natural comfort provided by Liquidskin skirt, an additional soft silicone part is injected in the nose area acting like an anti-shock bumper. The 2-button buckles are brand new and will be available by the end of the year together with optical lenses. Mares R&D and Design divisions have conducted numerous computer simulation and complex studies on the faces shape. The results are masks which combine great comfort with an incredible field of vision. Liquidskin is a Bi-silicone exclusive technology. Two different types of silicone: a firmer portion for support structure and a softer portion for contact with your face, 45% softer on skin of unparalleled comfort. 270% greater elasticity for a perfect fit. By attaching the buckles to the skirt masks have superior hydrodynamics because the strap fits closer to the head, making this a low volume mask, in addition the tension exerted by the strap acts on the skirt and not directly on the frame reducing the pressure of the frame against the face.
For added comfort the X-VU uses Tri-Comfort Technology a softer material molded to the frame in the area of the forehead and nose. This soft material provides superior comfort during frequent or long dives. By attaching the buckles to the skirt masks have superior hydrodynamics because the strap fits closer to the head, making this a low volume mask, in addition the tension exerted by the strap acts on the skirt and not directly on the frame reducing the pressure of the frame against the face.
This low volume light weight mask has a skirt with a double feathered edge for an improved seal, easy to squeeze nose well allows one handed equalization, tempered glass lenses, quick adjusting buckles, with two colors in clear and one in black silicone. Mask comes with a mask box.
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Lisa S
is this significantly larger than the mares x mid size? I have a narrower/smaller face and am wondering if this mask will be too large?
VANESSA M
I do not have a basis for comparison, as I am not familiar with the Mares X mid size. But I can tell you that I too have a narrow face and this mask has worked perfectly for me.
LAUREN T
I also have a smaller/narrower face. I love the MID but X-VU was a little too wide. I could have dealt with it but the water leaking would get frustrating. I ended up buying 2 mid because it fit so nicely. So is the mid much narrower? No, but it could be a big difference in performance because with masks even a cm is enough for a leak.
ALEXANDRA L
This mask is made for the Asia market, whose customers tend to have narrower faces. I think this mask would work well for you.
However, I don't know how big it is compared to the Mares MID. I have never tried that mask on.
rob j
Hi How does the lens in the mares x vu mask compare to the Hollis m1? I've tried both on in different shops and like the fit of both but obviously the mares is cheaper. Are there any other advantages to the Hollis?
Thanks
REID H
Rob, I have used these on 3 dive trips. They are very comfortable but I have a seal issue by my right temple. I have to really cinch them tight to my face to correct it but I still use them. I don't know anything about Hollis.
Hope this helped.
Shopper
I am Korean. So I wanna buy X-VU LiquidSkin Sunrise.
I`ve heard "X-VU LiquidSkin" and "X-VU LiquidSkin Sunrise" are diifferent. X-VU LiquidSkin Sunrise is using skirt for KOREAN. Am I right? and Can I buy X-VU LiquidSkin Sunrise ?
MIYUKI S
The Sunrise Masks are dedicated to the Asian Market and Wider Faces because of the Special Geometry of the Skirt. The Mares X-VU Liquidskin Sunrise Mask is SKU: MRSMXVUS. Mares also makes the Mares I3 Sunrise Mask SKU: MRSMI3S which is also geared towards the Asian market.
Frosty F
What's the difference between this mask and the spear fishing model?
CHRISTOPHER G
Dear Shopper
I do not know the difference - but can tell you that I have made one dive here in Barbados (where I live) with the Mares-X-VU Liquidskin Mask and it worked wonderfully. Even though it was a first dirve with the mask I had zero problems and by far it is the most comfortable mask I have owned.
Hope that this helps.
David L
Beyond some minor appearance differences, I could not say what the differences may be.
CHRISTOPHER D
The spear fishing model has a black skirt to block light coming in through the skirt which reduces the glare.
DAVE F
i,m sorry i can,t tell you the difference i can only say that this has been one of my most favorite masks over the last 15 years, comfortable rugged and inexpensive its a real winner !
Shopper
What is the difference between the X-Vu mask and the X-Vision masks? They are both liquidskin. I need Rx lenses and they don't seem to be available yet for the X-Vu. Thanks, Marty
Monica s
The Frames are a different shape, they are both liquid skin skirts, however the X-Vu has some new technology with the skirt so there is strategic points where the silicone is sort of cushioned to increase comfort from the frame. There is also a new style buckle and lenses will be available hopefully by the end of the year.