Sphera v Micromask v Minima

[DivingDane]

OK guys for those of you that have experience with these.

Looking at getting a LOW volume mask specifically for deeper diving.

Currently use OMER ALIEN and have used cressi super-occhio, matrix in the past for spearing so have no problems there.

So of the Technisub Sphera, Technisub Micromask, Cressi Minima:

1. Lowest volume
2. Best for compression at depth

what do you think, if you have any better option i'm all eyes.

thanx in advance

DD

[watts]

The best for compression at depth would be the sphera but it trips you out for a while till your used to it and scratches by looking at it the wrong way. The minima is way hardy having glass for lenses instead of plastic and the vision is very limited but doesnt distort.Dont know about the other one.

When are you coming to Sydney?

Nat....

[TheDude]

Micromask - very very low volume, but not compressible. Good for medium depth diving I would say till 60-70m, I don't think its good for the really deep stuff. You have to be very accurate with equalizing it, with the low volume and non compressibility it will sometimes either rapidly suck on your face when you put less air in, or you lose some of the air if you put just slightly too much.

But it has a very good and clear field of view, with almost no restriction. Perfect also for recreational diving.

[jimdoe2you]

My vote is for the sphera.

FYI: There is a new mask to consider now, it's called the Spetton Excell and I was overwhelmingly impressed with it recently. It has become my new primary mask along with my sphera!!!

[chrismar]

I own spheras and a micromask. Sphera wins the low volume (just) and the compressibility. TheDude is dead on, you really have to keep equalising it. Awesome recreational mask, but for really deep stuff, there are better options.

I can't comment on the minima as they just don't fit me.

[DivingDane]

thanks guys keep the info coming. so far it seems the sphera is the way to go for chasing deeper stuff. if anybody else in here as any better options or more comments bring it on.

thanks

DD

[salibandy]

I'd vote Sphera. I read somewhere that if fully equalised at 30m, you wouldn't have to equalise the mask anymore below that because the mask flexes. I think it was E Fattah who wrote it.