Mask reviews and defogging procedures

Dan · 09-22-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Marco

I have a Samurai and it fits well but I prefer a Sporasub Sniper. That's the one I use most. I don't like small masks.

I can sacrify a little bit of internal volume to get more pheripherial vision. Anyway, I inhale the air remaining in the mask while ascending.

Is this the Sporasub Sniper mask you use?

I wonder if it compares to the omer Bandit the same way the Sporasub Samurai compares to the omer Abyss.

The omer Bandit mask.

I find the omer Abyss and Bandit to be identical in fit and lens size. The only difference it the Bandit has less plastic in the frame. I thought of getting the Bandit for sake of having a lighter mask but after handling it I saw that it is less rigid due to the thinner frame and figured that it would break easier. I couldn't feel a difference wearing it. The Bandit is also more expensive than the Abyss.

What is the distance between the corners of the lenses on the Sporasub sniper?

If the Sporasub Sniper is no longer available what is the Mares equivalent?

Marco · 09-22-2008, 05:16 PM

Spetton has the same mask. It is called "reflex". Is a silicone mask, made in Italy, not fancy, not too expensive.

http://www.spetton.com/08/mascaras/mascaras.htm

They also have a camo version:

But the mask is a very personal item; the one I like, maybe doesn't fit you right.

Mine is just the same but the brand name is Nemdor. I have a couple pictures here:

Dan · 09-22-2008, 05:22 PM

So you're saying that the Sporasub Sniper = Spetton Reflex = Nemdor. What is this brand name Nemdor, where are they made? Nice fish BTW.

Here's the Sproasub Sniper for $45 http://www.subprof.com/tienda/produc...B+MASK+SNIPER+

I spoke to Pablo (Spetton) and he has the Spetton Reflex masks, mirrored for $55 and clear for $53. The distance between the lower corners is 6.25" compared to just over 5.5" on the omer abyss, that's an almost .75" difference. I might try and go to check out the fit this week.

Marco · 09-22-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by seahunter49

So you're saying that the Sporasub Sniper = Spetton Reflex = Nemdor. What is this brand name Nemdor, where are they made? Nice fish BTW.

Here's the Sproasub Sniper for

The mask is made in Italy. I don't know by who. Probably the same one that makes "Riffe" and "Spetton" Knives...

Nemdor was (it disappeared) a brand name registered by the former Nemrod (Spain) Distributor in Venezuela when the Factory in Spain closed. A long story.... Now Nemdor also disappeared since the owner retired in Spain when the political situation of my country became like it is now.