THIS Is The Problem With Full Face Snorkel Masks. PERIOD!

[@BrGoBu]

You missed one item that I'm really hard pressed to find on your gear list. You had an extendable bracket that you put your tablet into, then hooked that up to the tripod. Where can I get that extendable bracket for the tablet as I have a 10 inch tablet?

[@GivesAMinute]

Ahh my apologies Bruce. That would be the JOBY GripTight Pro Tablet: amzn.to/2ukGgf9

[@cornsnakes334]

Bruce Burkland

[@rickybobby2713]

Bruce Burkland I.

[@johnnyshields7332]

Bruce Burkland I

[@EARLOBE999]

Bruce Burkland I

[@se7ense7ens37]

He gets in the water at 5:45 can I have likes now? Edit: oh wow. That is a lot of likes. Thank you!

[@GivesAMinute]

Cheers Dubbz :)

[@chownado3046]

Dubbz Gaming why can't there be more people like you?

[@jimmyrogers7014]

Dubbz Gaming u sure can

[@tyrai1009]

Dubbz Gaming i

[@jonathancenteno2040]

Total Geek Game 🤓😜

[@chrisfernz93]

Am I the only one hearing a high frequency during this video?

[@GivesAMinute]

Probably not Chris, I've been having all kinds of audio issues with the Sony RX10 mk ii :(

[@willzvlogz4095]

Chris Fernandez I am

[@beccaaa000]

I am

[@MidKnightKid98]

No, I hear my brain.

[@madbox3916]

Chris Fernandez me

[@TroutTruck]

This guy deserves more subs for the obvious effort he puts into his vids

[@GivesAMinute]

Thank you Billy. Really appreciate this!

[@rickweldon1]

The intent of the Tribord (as many others have noted here) is to make it easier for kids and those who feel claustrophobic with a conventional mask/snorkel. As a lifelong scuba diver, it is pretty obvious this isn't a mask you'd want to go deep enough to equalize with -- it just won't work. And no, not everyone wants to dive below a couple of meters. Many are happy to just enjoy the view from the surface. My wife loves to snorkel but has always had problems with traditional mask/snorkel setups. We got one for her and it has worked brilliantly for a year now -- fog free, easy to breathe -- all the things the company legitimately claims. We live in Thailand so go snorkeling fairly regularly. From our perspective as long-time users -- two thumbs up.

[@GivesAMinute]

Agree Rick, this is meant for kids and surface dwellers more than anyone else. Interestingly their photo of demonstrated usage on their website shows under the surface use: www.wildhornoutfitters.com/products/seaview-180-full-face-easybreath-snorkel-masks that may be where confusion begins?

[@rickweldon1]

Agreed -- the only thing I would point out is that the photo you show isn't Tribord's, but rather Wildhorn's. The photo at the Tribord official site shows people (and children) all on the surface. www.tribord.co.uk/snorkelling-masks-and-snorkels-idfam1671 I think the rule of common sense should apply here, and sadly many don't apply that rule often enough :-)

[@GivesAMinute]

Very true Rick :) Thanks for jumping in here.

[@CyberSoldierD19]

if you don't want to share all you have to do is use Vaseline on your beard! in times of war or training that's what we use for our gas masks in the U.S. Military!

[@GivesAMinute]

Hahah!! That is brilliant :) I will remember this!

[@MooTheBull]

Laksh

[@GivesAMinute]

Huh?

[@minidwarfdude9230]

GivesAMinute Apply Vaseline to your beard man

[@GivesAMinute]

Good tip. Never heard of that before actually!

[@TheRealThichard]

You've had so much success since this video and that makes me so happy. This is my first of your videos that I've watched and I thought you were some big KZbinr because of your stunning quality and then you say that all you have is 410 subs. It's humbling and so so refreshing to see someone who doesn't do it for the number of subs rather than the quality of the video

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Kid :) I really appreciate the nice vibes man! Made my day!

[@impro7090]

Yep. 4 years later he has 23.6k subscribers

[@OTHERVERSETCG]

Did you run toothpaste and soap in the mask ?? That is how you make sure it doesn't fog up

[@GivesAMinute]

There's no need to with this one according to it's specs.

[@hrandolph1]

baby shampoo works.

[@GivesAMinute]

But I have't had any problem with fogging up with this mask.

[@martialme84]

you fucking said in the video that fogging IS a problem! dislike for sure.

[@GivesAMinute]

To be fair, I said it's not really a huge problem and the mask is advertised as anti-fog. After one use I would suggest the fogging isn't the issue with this mask.

[@Bman87]

Around the nose area they could use a flexible plastic or something so that you can equalize while keeping it 360, With the anti fog thing Id say that they shouldnt put it on the box because every mask is gonna fog up eventually unless your talented. give a like if you agree

[@GivesAMinute]

I totally agree with this man. They could easily have made the plastic malleable around the nose piece. Weird they didn't!! I liked because of this comment :)

[@shazbarton4340]

Greatest Ever you can now get them so you can squeeze your nose

[@James0u812]

Or you could just get a separate mask and snorkel and take 10min to learn how to use it.

[@davidmartin-corkill4051]

For those of you considering getting a full face mask, there have been some concerns in parts of the world as to their safety e.g. carbon dioxide inhalation. It appears that a number of countries are looking at this issue, Australia amongst others.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks David :) It's good for everyone to be informed. I did cover one particular safety concern I have on these masks in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@Amlik]

I can actually equalize without using my hands. So this mask looks good.

[@GivesAMinute]

Totally! If you can do that without pinching your nose then this thing will be great for you!

[@doctor-xp1nx]

Amlik i thought i was the only one. I even do it without touching anything.

[@doctor-xp1nx]

Amlik i thought i was the only one. I even do it without touching anything.

[@doctor-xp1nx]

Amlik i thought i was the only one. I even do it without touching anything.

[@Amlik]

Same here

[@jbeanp1]

Idk if I'm weird or what not but for me, to equalize, I just yawn

[@GivesAMinute]

For some people this works on land, for some it work both on land and under water - for me it only works on land.

[@thehandgrenade3491]

GivesAMinute I don't have to yawn, but I can equalize on land, sea, and air.

[@gameydudex]

Nicolas Perez what do you mean by air? Do you mean like on a plane?

[@xxredgamer2646]

Gameydudex no he means flapping your arm flaps😂

[@gameydudex]

xxredgamer lol

[@garethconway8717]

This guy is right: I bought 3 different brands at different prices but they all appeared to be essentially the identical design, materials, etc. They all leaked a little bit especially when submerging the snorkel. They all fogged considerably even when I used copious amounts of saliva and no-fog product. I was somewhere where the snorkeling was heavenly. Thank god I brought a couple good standard dive masks which worked flawlessly in "serious" conditions. These full face masks are fun but the novelty wears off quickly. I would like to try a Tribord or one of the more expensive ones to see if they are any better...

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Gareth :) It's nice to have someone who has tried a bunch of them contribute their thoughts! I have heard from a reputable source there is an update coming to the Seaview 180 that will address a bunch of concerns. I was also in talks with Tribord to test their product but the conversation ended on their behalf :(

[@gamerking-jq5wi]

1:34 listen VERY VERY carefully... you should hear a very high pitch noise

[@GivesAMinute]

What's your computer setup?

[@logey9638]

GivesAMinute i hear it too and I'm on iPhone 6s+

[@gamerking-jq5wi]

GivesAMinute what do you mean by that

[@piercer7295]

Oml I heard it!!

[@gamerking-jq5wi]

GivesAMinute I used to record my tv and just crop out my room but now I have a recording software for my computer so pretty soon I’m going to record with apowersoft screen recorder which records my mac’s screen

[@Kazar2020]

Try "tribord easybreath" also available in Australia. I use this model since End of 2013. Bought in France from the first company trading that new kind of 180 degrees Mask. No fog. Never. No Spit. I swam hundreds of hours with it. Snorkeling in Mauritius, in Maldive, in Martinique ..and in my pool for cleaning job. No poisoning or whatever you can read in the comment ( 2 separate vents with valves for it and out flow and that also why you have no fog). Perfect for cruising on the surface and for the whole family. Really great. Just make sure you order the right size.

[@GivesAMinute]

Yeah I was in discussions with Tribord to make a review of their Easybreath mask but the conversation stopped on their behalf. Glad you enjoy yours K2020 :)

[@jonstreeter1540]

That flaw is also a deal breaker for me. Thanks for your review 😀👍

[@GivesAMinute]

My pleasure Jon. Cheers for your comment and I'm glad I could help!

[@gefeize]

it feels like watching ozzy man reviews on full face snorkel mask. this is awesome. very entertaining and informative

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks a lot! I love that guy! He does some great stuff :) Cheers for the compliment! :)

[@SnowmansApartment]

Beance Tubaire Voluntaire (BTV) or Voluntary Tubal Opening is the preferred method of equalization once mastered. It feels very much like a yawn and a difference in tonal quality of sounds will be noticed when successful. The muscles of the upper throat are used to pull open the Eustachian tube.

[@GivesAMinute]

Cheers man :) I tried a few different methods of equalisation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@perkarlsson4915]

What about residual volume?

[@GivesAMinute]

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking Per?

[@perkarlsson4915]

Oh, sorry. Residual volume is the amount of air that is not exchanged during breathing. It is also called "dead space". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_space_(physiology) Imagine breathing through a vacuum hose, and that you do not exhale through your nose but have to do all breathing through your mouth. If the hose is long enough, thus holding big enough volume, you are in effect breathing the same air over and over again. No new air gets mixed in. In effect you could just as well be breathing into a plastic bag. Now that would be an extreme condition. But all volume that you add to your air column increases the dead space/residual volume, and makes the gas exchange during breathing less effective. The internal volume of a snorkel should not exceed... I think it is about 200 ml for an adult and less for a child, but this mask seems to hold way more volume than that.

[@GivesAMinute]

Hmmm, I don't think this mask actually works like that - you cannot go underwater and continue to breath the air within the mask and snorkel (it's just not working like that). So I think this doesn't really affect it's usability (or safety), but a good point to bring up Per!

[@nealskrenes2612]

You don't have to go under water for this to be a problem. www.saltydogs.com/full-face-snorkel-mask-death-11344/

[@GivesAMinute]

That is really sad to read. Terrible news. Sorry for their families loss :(

[@alexbainbridge7160]

Did I miss the part where he said what's wrong with the 180 snorkel

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Alex, it's around the 5 minute mark from memory. Cheers for the support man.

[@SPADAshanghai]

just feels wasted time to looking the "wrong point",and missed which sec …..actually we everybody may busy. play people not really cool

[@chrism3565]

No beard no fu that's what he said

[@peterjoyce71]

Alex Bainbridge . He noted there is no way to pinch your nose, as you would before gentley trying to blow air through your nose to equalise your ears (called the valsalva manouver).

[@baxterhurley5032]

You cant equalise through your noise.

[@virtualassassin9290]

There is a brand called body glove that has a full face snorkel with a rubberized nose so you can equalize

[@GivesAMinute]

I was in talks with them a while back, it went no where.

[@corycormier9574]

clean the mask with toothpaste real well otherwise it will always fog

[@GivesAMinute]

Got it :) Will do this for sure :)

[@Logface88]

cory cormier why toothpaste?

[@GivesAMinute]

Tried this and it didn't work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@corycormier9574]

when you think you're done keep scrubbing

[@corycormier9574]

when you first get the mask it is dirty when you clean it with toothpaste real well it cleans it/buffs it.

[@Whiskey10209]

This is a great mask for casually floating along the surface with children and girlfriends that are a little claustrophobic , freaked out by the water anyway.(speaking from experience here.) I've found that the air trapped inside of the mask makes you (or at least your head) much more buoyant and thus; difficult to submerge beyond a few feet anyway. Actually , another plus for kids. Worth the reasonable price point depending on the application. Not for serious snorkeling but fun anyways.

[@GivesAMinute]

Yazoo, your second point is a very good one, one that I neglected to mention - that extra bit of buoyancy actually helps keep people (like me) afloat also! For the life of me I've never, ever been able to float on water unless I'm treading water, with this thing on I can literally lay on my stomach on the surface like a normal person would on their back! Great!!!

[@m4k__ll-l3v]

For the part where you said that the snorkel mask is not used for depth. All you can do to not pressure your face is to hold your breath until you go your desired point below the surface and while down there exhale from your nose or mouth for as long as possible until you can get back up into the surface.

[@GivesAMinute]

Kaya, that doesn't change the pressure of the water building up the deeper you go, but it does sound like a good way to control/slow down your heart rate.

[@onmymind8140]

only youtuber who wont cringe at their old videos at the future

[@GivesAMinute]

Awwww thanks man!! That's a nice comment!! :)

[@onmymind8140]

GivesAMinute No problem

[@htraygo]

I thought this mask let you breath underwater

[@GivesAMinute]

Nope, not at all!! Don't be confused by the sketchy marketing - you cannot breathe underwater with this!

[@superchargedzues4307]

GivesAMinute with mine I I breath in slowly and for about 15 to 30 second also if you spit inside of the mask it stops fogging up :)

[@GivesAMinute]

I guess you can take a second breath, but it's not really recommended as you are breathing in the air you exhaled already!

[@superchargedzues4307]

GivesAMinute true btw you can also buy stuff for the fogging and if you want I can send you some my dad would go diving for logs in Wisconsin so he use some of this stuff so he bought me some so when I go snorkeling on a vacation my mask doesn't fog up

[@GivesAMinute]

I gave the mask away so don't have access to it anymore :( But thanks for the offer and the suggestion :)

[@HalcyonVoid]

One of the reasons I like living in the US, is most products I order are being shipped from the US (After their initial delivery from china or wherever, to suppliers), so delivery times are often within 5 days max.

[@GivesAMinute]

Yeah and you guys can also expedite shipping to make it even quicker! Strangely enough whenever I order through Amazon to ship to Australia I am amazed at how cheap the actual shipping cost is? I guess they deal with such large volumes they have a discount setup...

[@iamGLantern]

hey bud, kinda like the idea of doing a review and vlogging at the same time. Nice vid. liked and subbed you. 👍

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks so much Hanz :) Really appreciate the support man!

[@punker844]

about 12 mins too long

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks for stopping by with your thoughts Jon.

[@the.magnus]

Lol savage

[@hannibalhendrix3523]

Atticus-R funny

[@brendanfennell3552]

The original Easybreath was designed and manufactured by Tripord in France in 2013 and I have the Original Tribord Mask and it does not Fog up and all my kids use it for surface snorkelling which was its intended purpose by the french design team

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Brendan. I was in talks with Tribord to review their mask however the talks fell flat from their end.

[@blu2194]

Was anyone else just staring at the fly on his back at 5:30?

[@acejagare753]

That high pitched noise destroyed my ears. Had to shut off, not even 30 seconds in the video... :/

[@GivesAMinute]

Not everyone hears it, sorry you do.

[@GivesAMinute]

Can those who hear it please tell me their computer setup?

[@schom7]

Ace Jagare I really don't hear it

[@ausintune9014]

youtube won't display more then 16kHz without headphones

[@GivesAMinute]

Interesting Ausintune... So what you are saying is unless you are using headphone you won't hear it?

[@brandonniedert3155]

You have 3k and you have video quality like this is truly incredible keep up the good work man, earned my sub. 😜

[@GivesAMinute]

Thank you so much Brandon :)

[@DoobSac]

These masks suck to breathe in. Doesn't feel like you can get a full clear breath.

[@GivesAMinute]

I didn't notice that, but overall I wasn't a fan of the mask.

[@vanessanunez8241]

GivesAMinute because you take back in alot of the air you exhaled into it

[@GivesAMinute]

I understand this is also quite dangerous!!

[@vanessanunez8241]

GivesAMinute can't be that bad. people wear altitude masks for training all the time. I'm just not a fan of inhaling my exhale lol

[@GivesAMinute]

Heheh! This is fair enough!! It's not the nicest thing to think of doing :)

[@CDawgIZBeast]

Your drivers seat is on the wrong side

[@GivesAMinute]

How is it "wrong"?

[@thepotatojuicer8245]

GivesAMinute actually it is on the right side

[@LGBethany]

CDawgIZBeast Actually in America the drivers seat is on the left. And in England it's on the right. So it's not wrong.

[@RadarLakeKosh]

What about Australia, where he lives?

[@sebstarzzz1964]

BENP same thing, i live there

[@mrix]

I looked at this video 3 years ago when you released it for the first time, fascinating look back through it again, your editing in this video was very good, very to the point and you presented so very well, I am not surprised in the slightest this video done so well for you, you put a lot of effort into this video and it paid off, well done, mrix

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks very much mate :)

[@AJFolino]

1k🎉

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks AJ :)

[@slotreality]

This masks are great but you need to practice first in shallow area. I did not get fog but as you go under a Meter or so the mask will lock and you can't breathe in or out until you resurface be ready for it to lock out completely. it's great for surface snorkeling.

[@GivesAMinute]

That's the ball locking in the snorkel. It's to prevent water from running into the tube. :)

[@dendox330]

usually, full face masks have a thing on the inside of the nose area that presses your nose shut so you can equalize without using your hands. I believe you can also buy things like that for on your nose.

[@GivesAMinute]

I tried that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0 It's a nose clamp, but it didn't work for me :(

[@dendox330]

ahh that sucks man, seems like a nice mask anyways though :D

[@Maria-tl9lw]

It's good that this video exist since I just ordered this and couldn't find any reviews to see if it was good and it's nice to know it's pretty good

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks so much Maria :) I really appreciate the nice words!! Thanks so much!

[@shidogrey]

I snorkel almost every day, I tried a face snorkel for a month you're right about it not being good for depth. I equalize using a swallowing technique. I ended up with an air pocket where I couldn't get the pressure out of my head by diving until I went down with a normal snorkel.

[@GivesAMinute]

That sounds really terrible Joshua. Was it painful until you cleared that "air pocket"?

[@shidogrey]

It was like being a little dizzy, I just felt really off balance. It took me like a week to figure out that what the problem was. We live by a lot of natural springs here in Trenton,fl went down about 30' and it felt so good when the pressure left I was immediately better.

[@GivesAMinute]

Joshua Pitman 30feet?!!! Wow that’s kinda deep for these full face masks!! Glad you sorted it out tho. No one likes to snorkel in pain! :)

[@shidogrey]

I switched to a regular mask when I went back down.

[@GivesAMinute]

Joshua Pitman Oh, well now I get it lol! Kinda crucial piece of info there! Hahaha!

[@scingh3r3sy87]

I don’t know if anyone else noticed this but when ever you cut the video a high piched beep sound would blast my ears and I am going deaf, but it’s worth it I like this guys videos, keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jemcm123spy9]

There are a lining on the inside of every mask that will in fact fog if not removed, a way to remove (suggested that you check a more reliable source first) it is burning it off with a lighter just let it cool before you put it in water unless you like having excuses for buying new masks ( I do not take blame if u followed my directions and you succeed or fail)

[@GivesAMinute]

Hehehe! There you go folks, if you try Jemcm's method you may be needing a new mask! Proceed with caution!

[@benc640]

You can equalise by either swallowing while tensing the epiglottis or using the muscles in your throat/sinuses to 'pop' your ears. I learned to do this completely by accident!

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Ben, didn't work for me, I tried a few different methods here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@JamieChurchlakotawannabe]

So I bought the full facemasks for me and my wife and best friend who are all going to Hawaii soon, and from your advice of being able to squeeze your nose, I am also going to purchase nose clips as well which will cut down on Co2 and we will be able to equalize blowing out our ears. - Hope it works, if so I will let you know.

[@GivesAMinute]

Awesome Jamie! I hope you have a great time :) I tried that nose clip idea kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0 but unfortunately I had no positive results :( Let me know how you go!

[@kwhatten]

I have the original Decathlon Easybreathe and it doesn't fog up at all. But, I still can't dive very far down and on surface snorkeling often a wave will cause the dry snorkel to lock closed and then momentarily you can't breathe!

[@GivesAMinute]

Ouch! That sounds like a terrible thing to have happen!!! Scary!!

[@rubadux]

LOL! The fulfilment center is located in *Niederaula* which is a small town right in the middle of Germany I traveled through some years ago! They even have _two_ Autobahns. But-- no beaches! ; )

[@GivesAMinute]

That's even weirder!! Bizarre that it is located there :) I wonder how many of the workers in the fulfilment centre even know what the thing is?!!

[@lareththemonkey9790]

I bought mine in France it seems to be a much higher quality the anti fog works perfectly

[@GivesAMinute]

Which brand Lareth?

[@cytherians]

I've found even masks that come with some kind of anti-fog coating on the lens will eventually fog up. Dedicated anti-fog ointment will help, but results vary dramatically from brand to brand. I've found that anti-dandruff shampoo works best (spread it thinly, let dry, then rinse off). Toothpaste is abrasive and I would only try it on tempered glass, not plastic. These full face masks should be only for surface snorkeling and have adequate warnings to that effect. But I expect there will be inherent problems with people not heeding that advice, creating tragic ends for some.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks cytherians. I've heard the same thing about the anti-dandruff shampoo. Good to hear someone else recommending it! How funny is it that a lot fo people here recommend the toothpaste method, however that is totally incorrect as you mentioned the abrasive nature of it!! Agree again, these masks can potentially be disastrous if not supervised!

[@bartvandenboom2300]

Dear givesaminute. A few tips. Fog: use toothpaste and rub it for a few minutes. When that doesn't work use a lighter and burn off the layer off silicone protection (i do it with my diving masks) and always spit in the mask before entering the water. Clearing: there are some other ways to clear your ears. The first is what you did with your nose. The second is swallowing and the third is moving your jaws. And for the beard: use some vaseline or something alike and rub it in your beard. The vaseline should help you seal off your mask. Greetz

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks so much Bart :) I appreciate the tips!! I have a bunch of divers here in the comments SWEAR against using toothpaste as it is an abrasive paste and will ruin the glass. It's interesting how so many people have such a variety of solutions for the same problem, I guess it just a case of finding out what works best for you.

[@TheCodeCutie]

to solve the equalization problem I would simply put a binder clip or something on my nose so I don't have to hold it to equalize.

[@GivesAMinute]

Tried this today, results video coming...

[@LOZIOKLAUS]

In Italy is commercialized by decathlon! Like in France.... Belgium.... Germany.... Greece etc!

[@GivesAMinute]

Huh?

[@jnauttube]

As a scubadiver-- per the fogging, can you clear it when underwater? Also, on the equalizing, they need to design a rubber nose piece with some kind of access through the front of the mask. Not sure how they'd engineer this.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thans Jnau, I have seen this happen underwater and it blows me away whenever someone does it! I don't think I am skilled enough to do it tho :( Agree with you about the rubber nose piece! Good idea!

[@nutrilookhealthshopmalta9003]

Its mainly used for snorkelling,price ca usd 24 from China still best overall.

[@GivesAMinute]

Or direct from Wildhorn Outfitters: www.wildhornoutfitters.com/products/seaview-180-full-face-easybreath-snorkel-masks

[@ChelseaCamaro]

I use one of these for very shallow snorkeling when looking for shells. I use it when I’m tired of my other mask. Not a problem so far. I don’t have a problem with the equalizing, I guess I’m one of the lucky that can do it without pinching my nose.

[@GivesAMinute]

That's a great use case for these masks chelsea, and extra bonus points as you can do the equalise without pinching! :)

[@salmakesthings]

I used mine with my beard. The trick was to put vaseline all over the edges of the mask. It made a seal in my beard hair. Was gross after but at least I didn't have to shave.

[@GivesAMinute]

Nice tip. I guess the seal on the beard area is the most important part of the entire seal.

[@DEVIL-vk3lw]

Thanks for mentioning the equalization thing because i was waiting to see how i could equalize while diving ;)

[@GivesAMinute]

No problem General :) Glad to be of help!

[@DEVIL-vk3lw]

GivesAMinute i heard from my friend that there are something that you should put into your nose and some other company's in your ears to help you equalize while diving .

[@GivesAMinute]

Yeah I had heard of the nose clamp method too and tried it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0 It didn't work :(

[@DEVIL-vk3lw]

GivesAMinute omg thanks for telling me that so that i won't wast my money buying it .. i am a big fan of diving deep :)

[@GivesAMinute]

My pleasure man! Glad I could help!

[@ashIibabbitt1111]

you can equalize without pinching your nose. You can also try wearing earplugs.

[@GivesAMinute]

I can't man. Tested everything here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@ashIibabbitt1111]

GivesAMinute Get diving ear plugs then

[@808G8GT]

Is the shield glass or plastic? If it's glass rub some toothpaste on the inside of the mask...then buff off. Should not fog after that. Do not use toothpaste if it's plastic....it will scratch it up.

[@GivesAMinute]

It's plastic. I did try the toothpaste method here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0 Didn't work :(

[@808G8GT]

GivesAMinute ....probably because it's plastic. Lol.

[@GivesAMinute]

Probably! Who knows with these things tho!

[@markomax9999]

now that u sorted out equalise stuff with jaw movement (ofc)...why dont u do the oldest trick in the book. SPIT in mask and rub it before u go in, rinse and ure done. Works like a charm every time

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Max, I did try that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@XavierLeong]

I bought one of these from a store vender in Thailand and love it!

[@GivesAMinute]

Nice! Glad you are enjoying the snorkelling Xavier!! :)

[@DeadeyeLefty]

Coming from diving, I think a big air pocket on your face would mess with your bouyancy while you're trying to stay head-down. Another way to equalize that would work with this mask is to turn one ear upward and massage your Eustachian tube in the hollow spot right below your ear. And +1 on the spit for anti-fogging. Doesn't this mask draw fresh incoming air over the inside of the lens like a gas mask ? Thx for the vid mate. I was thinking about one of these but I don't think so now.

[@GivesAMinute]

The air pocket is something I hadn't considered, but yes it's a real problem DL. It makes it almost impossible to submerge yourself!! I did try a few different methods of equalisation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6mtZmuihsSUY5o but it didn't work for me mate :(

[@RyanMorris2001]

There's 2 ways to equalize. Squeeze nose and gently try blow air through your nose, or open your mouth and wiggle your jaw back and forth. So the second option is doable with that mask.

[@RyanMorris2001]

But, other then that, good video.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Ryan. I tried the wiggle jaw method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6mtZmuihsSUY5o Didn't work for me.

[@hoponasu2471]

All observations are correckt. I used one in pool and swin for 50 meters - first 25 it stayd clear but fogged soon after. As for diving - just dont. Its good for surface observation only.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks buddy. Glad I'm not the only one with these thoughts on the product!

[@Name-ps9fx]

Absolutely beautiful clear water!

[@GivesAMinute]

Oh yeah! Pretty lucky to have such lovely places so close to home!!

[@KM-ce9cz]

You are charming!! Loved your humor and attitude, subbing from landlocked Denver, Co. WHAT was I thinking being so far from the Oceans?!?

[@GivesAMinute]

Awww thanks KM!! Really appreciate the support!! Feeling you being landlocked :(

[@flaquitoyork]

I think you can equalize if your nose is plugged and you only breathe through your mouth so that when you need to equalize just push on you already plugged nose. Just a thought.

[@GivesAMinute]

Hey GOOD 2 KNOW, I did try that method over here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0 Cheers man :)

[@Adam.Lloyd71]

I just bought one thanks for this video, very informative!

[@GivesAMinute]

Awesome adam! Glad I could be of help for you!

[@Farwalker2u]

There is a second method to "equalize" pressure while wearing a mask under water (I've been doing it for many decades since I got my NASDS certification); move your mandible/jaw anteriorly/forward to open your Eustachian tubes to allow equalization. Works on airplanes too.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Far. I did try this and it didn't work for me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6mtZmuihsSUY5o (I will say that I can do it above the surface of the water tho)

[@jamesthomas561]

I have used this mask in Thailand and in river swims and al very pleased with it,I did however just see a KZbin video linking it to drownings due to disorientation and carbon monoxide build up in Switzerland they have been forbidden fir children under 11 thanks fir your presentation mate🙁🐬🐠

[@andrewcole8478]

I have the Aria diving mask and it never fogs. Amazing deal. I promise.

[@GivesAMinute]

I've heard they are good. I've tried another one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaLdg5dropyHldk

[@workerworkers4068]

How does that snorkel operate? How many breaths can you do before it starts sucking up water? Cos the ad on Instagram claims one can breathe underwater, but doesn't specify how long that would breathing will go for. Cheers for the video, very enjoyable sights of Australia!

[@GivesAMinute]

I guess the way it operates is detailed in the video, but "before it starts sucking up water" is a strange way to say before the snorkel seals and no air comes in? You cannot suck water in through the snorkel on these masks, and you cannot breathe underwater with these masks. Cheers for the nice comment mate!

[@stevemorse108]

Used in Thailand and then in freshwater in europe....I agree with his conclusion...have this mask but also a traditional one if you plan to dive in the sea.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Steve :) Cheers for your thoughts buddy!

[@buttmongrel8240]

I'm going snorkeling in Costa Rica soon!!! I'm new to snorkeling, so what were you talking about with the nose holding, and exchanging it? Thanks. loved the footage and the review!

[@GivesAMinute]

Cheers Tommy :) Check this video for a few different options and the nose clip suggestion tested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@OceanPictures]

I wasnt a fan when I tried these. I liked regular snorkel masks better. What happens if you breathe out underwater then surface but dont have enough breath to clear the snorkel? Using a regular mask you just take the snorkel out of your mouth and breathe but with this mask you cant exactly do that and there's the equalization issue as well.

[@GivesAMinute]

Hi Ocean, well the thing with these masks is you never actually have to "clear" the snorkel as no water comes down the snorkel tube - there's a stop valve ball in the top that works with gravity to prevent any water flow. However, if there is any water that has entered through the mask it simply drains out the bottom around your chin area. That much they have worked out really well, but yeah the equalisation thing....

[@BradChadley]

I like you. You're to the point, you don't try too hard to be entertaining or funny, and you reply to comments probably more than you need to. Subscribing 👍🏽

[@GivesAMinute]

Ahhhh, thanks so much Brett!! I love reading a comment like this! I do spend a long time replying to comments, but I feel that is important as this is a community I am trying to build and it only happens when people start connecting :) Thanks so much for the support man!

[@rileygribble881]

U can also tilt ur head back and swollow to equalise another way

[@GivesAMinute]

I tried a few different options here Riley: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@JacobBelanioProductions]

Dang! You grew quick! You had 500 in January and now have 2k in June! I'm a new subscriber btw

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks very much Jacob :) Stoked to have you on board!!

[@tooth8206]

The only problem I have with it is when I try to dive down Waters Gets inside the mask and I have to surface

[@GivesAMinute]

These masks are not designed to be diving below the surface Krisdan.

[@tooth8206]

GivesAMinute yes I know I just see other you tubers With a mask that doesn’t get filled with water when they go down it just gives their face pressure the deeper they go

[@GivesAMinute]

From my experience I found this mask to not suffer from what you are describing.

[@tooth8206]

GivesAMinute well every time I dive down a bit that tube thing for the air to come in Water would get into it and it was fill the whole mask up and pressurize inside but I’ve seen other channels casual dive down Normaly but it will just apply pressure to ur face

[@xternalpunk]

I have had one for 2 years.. first time I used it. It sealed and was perfect. After that it never sealed around my nose and always fogged.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thats a shame to hear So-Crates. Has there been any changes to your face?

[@evakaname]

Well that problem is easy for me. i use nose clip with it too! I need the extra precaution bc of a condition in my nose, cat get water in it. So no breathing through my nose in this mask but no pressure problems either. And if ur used to regular gear anyways, could give it a try ;)

[@GivesAMinute]

I have tried a nose clip in a subsequent video Eva and it didn't work for me :( Good to hear it did for you tho!

[@mikeholub3993]

nice video...i have 2 and they are great masks....I have gone down 10 feet with no issues...

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Mike. It's nice to hear some people are not having any issues with them! How do you equalise (just curious!)

[@CR-rk2rk]

The reviews for this product often reveal fogging issues. Word on the street is this is the 2nd Generation version of the original patent - that's why we bought the 3rd Generation version, it's made by Aria of Italy, about $100/each. The sole US factory office is up the road from us, great products and customer service. Their diving-version models have paddles to equalize pressure and transmitters for underwater communications. Our Ocean Reef models allow talking to each other when we're within a few feet of each other. In the past 3 years, we've used our two masks in 6 islands without issue or complaint - their designs overcome fogging issues and have much better mask and strap quality. We use a GoPole for filming due to its long extendable reach. I've gone down about 15' to reach the sea floor and it's doable as long as you don't do it more than a few times in rapid succession due to the pressure issue. Anyone who snorkels understands that this is not for free-diving.

[@GivesAMinute]

Great to hear CR! I'm happy you have found success with your mask. They certainly do open up many opportunities that conventional masks do not :) Cheers for stopping by with your thoughts and suggestions mate :)

[@marceldelvalle5746]

I've done snorkle many times and you can perfectly equalize preasure by swallowing air

[@GivesAMinute]

This method does not work for me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@TheMooseinaTree]

Fun fact, for anyone that knows how to scuba and equalize, you can also Yawn. Or wiggle your Jaw. Gotta have some stretchy eustachian tubes but its doable. Not recommended however.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks mate. I've been told about this too, but unfortunately it doesn't work for me.

[@TheMooseinaTree]

@@GivesAMinute only thing I can recommend to make it a bit easier on equalization in general is to just gently equalize at random times through out the day and you'll stretch the eustachian tubes so eventually itll get there

[@sf2cz]

Where you get camera holder for this mask? Becuase normal model is without this holder.. Thanks a lot for answer..

[@GivesAMinute]

The Seaview 180 comes standard with a GoPro mount sf2cz, check the link in the video description.

[@nickbogey1112]

how do you not have hundreds of thousands of subs... content is very professional.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks for the nice words Larry. Appreciate it man :)

[@yaiyasmin]

I saw this face mask a year ago in a sports shop and thought it’s really funny! Might get one when I start getting into snorkelling again! Subbed 😊

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks very much Yaiyasmin! I'd recommend you pick up this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/parVeK2Nat2chNE Cheers for the support on my channel!

[@damnsong8675309]

in most diving classes they will teach you to perform the valsalva maneuver without pinching your nose. I wouldn't consider that a design flaw.

[@GivesAMinute]

Then again, this isn't a dive mask... :)

[@mustaphab.1190]

In your case fogging happens due to high temperature différence between your breathe and ambient water..we have one at home and never got an issue during summer

[@GivesAMinute]

Yeah man I feel this is an accurate statement. The air temperature plays into it too. What part of the world are you in?

[@mustaphab.1190]

GivesAMinute anywhere possible on west méditerranéen coast :)

[@GivesAMinute]

Absolutely man! :)

[@V1P3RSlab]

Yoi always have to train the equalizing without grabbing the nose with full face masks. Is not easy but is possible. Some kind of swallow your own spit compressing with inner nose around muscles.

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Viper. I did try this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6mtZmuihsSUY5o Cheers :)

[@jeremybree173]

the clearing can still be done it is just different. there are full face diving masks too.

[@jeremybree173]

sorry i meant equalise.

[@GivesAMinute]

I tried a few different methods here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@TheRealThichard]

Also figuring out you're a photographer makes everything so much better

[@GivesAMinute]

Yeah!!! Photographers for the win!

[@RamHomier]

Yea I saw those at the dive shop, I didnt think about the fact that you can't equalize.

[@GivesAMinute]

It's a quickly overlooked thing! For me it's a deal breaker tho :(

[@RamHomier]

yes for me too, even just snorkling a couple feet I like equalizing for comfort.

[@GivesAMinute]

Exactly Ram!!! Finally someone who feels the same as me!! :) Thank you man!!

[@chrislox1]

1, if this was a decent quality brand it wouldn't fog (mine doesn't) 2, the masks are only designed for surface use, it's difficult to dive anyway because of the large air pocket on your face!

[@GivesAMinute]

1, yep 2, their branding for this mask shows people quite far under the surface.

[@chrislox1]

@@GivesAMinute it says in the instructions not to go below 1m (decathlon version)

[@GivesAMinute]

This is the Seaview 180, not the decathlon mask.

[@BicycleCrossroads]

If you don't like spit, shaving cream does pretty well with antifogging.

[@GivesAMinute]

Hi Bicycle. I tried toothpaste (it's similar) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIarp3mAbN-LpM0

[@BicycleCrossroads]

That should work... but you have to remember that most toothpastes have abrasives... which is fine for glass but may not be so gentle to clear plastics.

[@GivesAMinute]

It didn't work :(

[@BicycleCrossroads]

Really? Bummer. Let me see which what I was using.

[@GivesAMinute]

Yeah cool. I think it's different all over the world - water temperatures etc etc...

[@chicoskimoni9338]

Two things I've gathered from watching your video. Cant tell what year it is and you cant open a Ziploc bag (the way its intended to be opened). PS: Thanks for the heads up on the sticker, who would've thought right?

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks Chico. The way I see it: if you are never gonna re-use a ziploc bag then tear that sucker open! :)

[@FelixT370]

American “Why are you sitting in the PASSENGER SEAT?!” Lol

[@GivesAMinute]

Yep! It's come up in the comments already :)

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

I took a lighter flame to the inside of my goggle lense and it worked. Get it kinda blackened and wipe away.

[@GivesAMinute]

How often do you need to do this Damon?

[@kellyash45]

I totally forgot to mention that once your mask is properly prepared and clean Dawn, the dish washing liquid, and J&J tear free baby shampoo are some of the most popular defoggers at dive shops because of the low cost and equal effectiveness of retail defoggers. My top choices for mask defoggers are: 1 - spit - it's free and. works great, as long as you haven't been drinking coffee. The downside is you're putting spit in your mask and that can be kinda gross for some people. 2 - Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo - doesn't burn your eyes if you dont clean it out well. 3 - Dawn Dish Washing Liquid - widely available, cheap and effective

[@GivesAMinute]

Thanks for the tips Kelly :) I would certainly try these methods sometime soon (back in Australia now where it's winter, so perhaps in the warmer months!)

[@MAPAHaus5]

I've used gas mask for work and I would think that tends to work similar. Therefore, wouldn't having facial hair let the water in?

[@GivesAMinute]

Not really, I mean I couldn't feel any water coming in from the chin area.