Speedo ES1 Swim Mask

by Speedo

Product Features

• Offers watersport protection--waterskiing, windsurfing, open-water swimming
• Silicone mask forms airtight seal; protects eyes from water splashes
• Darkened one-piece lens provides unrestricted vision
• Large silicone band is adjustable on both the left and right
• Fits and seals perfectly on most faces

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Protect your eyes while enjoying watersports such as waterskiing, windsurfing, and jetskiing with Speedo's ES1 Watersport Mask. This frameless mask has a large, curved one-piece lens for unrestricted sight and good peripheral vision. The silicone mask comfortably seals to your face to keep out water and form an airtight seal to protect against wind. The large silicone band is adjustable on both the left and right. It's also useful for open-water swimming.

About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn’t take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it’s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.

Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.

Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland’s Inge de Bruijn.

What's in the Box?
Speedo ES1 Watersport Mask

Product Description

A frameless silicone mask that is great for swimming and other water sports. This mask seals to your face like nothing you have ever tried on. Extremely comfortable to wear.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 2.5 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00074UUNG
• Item model number: 7530073
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #472,814 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for comfortable swimming!, June 30, 2005

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Arkansas Braves Fan (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo ES1 Swim Mask (Sports)

My wife and I have used a variety of swim goggles and have had mixed success with them. With the Speedo swim mask our search is over. The first time we put them on we both said "Wow!" The field of vision and visibility is so superior to goggles. When we went into the water we discovered the silicone seal is absolutely watertight. With goggles we have often had to readjust them after two or three laps. With the mask there was no need to adjust after ten laps. Wish we had ordered more on the Friday sale!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Look Closely At The Picture, August 17, 2005

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Nom de Plume - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo ES1 Swim Mask (Sports)

This is a relatively small mask, not much bigger than a pair of goggles. What looks like white rubber surrounding the clear lens is actually translucent neoprene.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Mask!, April 13, 2010

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Susan R. (Canada) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo ES1 Swim Mask (Sports)

I have a small face and always have problems getting a good seal with masks. This one worked perfectly. Howver, the "anti fog" feature was a bust. It never stays true to its word for very long on any mask that I've purchased. So,I use the anti-fog gel, SPIT, and that gives me a truly fog-free mask for a long time. I would recommend this mask though for its comfort & snug fit. Also, the blue colour looks a bit more appealing on women than the usual black.

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