Customer Reviews

U.S. Divers Avalon Purge Dx Adult Siltech Mask

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

the purge valve is located below the right eye on the right bottom of the mask (not below the nostrils as most are) and leaked when used twice; good seal around the face otherwise; sent it back!

Overall this is a good mask. The purge will sometimes leak very slowly but if you take the mask off and push down on the purge it will stop. I would still recommend this mask .

These were were a much cheaper price than the store. It came quickly and was in perfect shape. Very happy

Like other reviewers, I've had the same problem with the purge. It leaks when you first submerge if you don't add some negative pressure by sucking the mask to your face. Once sealed in this way it does seem to work, but you shouldn't have to constantly remember to do this. Also, the location of the purge forces you to tip your head to expel all the water from the mask. This is due to it not being at the lowest point of the mask. Other than these issues it's would be a good mask, very comfortable with good visibility. Glad I didn't pay much for it.

I had to replace an old U.S. Divers mask that was sadly crushed while in storage. This mask seemed to fit the bill. I tried it out at the beach and found the problem with the purge leaking slightly. After pressing the purge back down, the leaking stopped and the mask worked great. I got the mask with a U.S. Divers dry snorkel for only a few dollars more than what the mask costs alone. What a great buy!

I have a medium size face; the mask fits very comfortably and seals when I inhale without using the strap. Since I have a larger nose I like having the purge off to the side (by the check) versus under in the nose portion since this is uncomfortable under pressure. Plus having the purge off to the side makes it easier to pinch the nose when you have to pressurize. HOWEVER, the purge leaks. I am going to try and exhange this mask (hopefully it is an individual issue with this mask and not the whole line). I can only give it two stars since the purge constantly leaks (even at shallow surface depth snorkling). If the replacement works better I will give this mask 4 stars for comort, visibility, plus it is a sharp looking mask.