Surface Snorkeling Mask Easybreath

After purchasing my first one two years ago in Spain I have seen so much more under the water than I had in the previous 50 years . My wife ( who wouldn’t put her face under water ) after trying mine immediately purchased her own . We have bought several more as gifts . So easy to use and breathe with mouth or nose and no steaming up .

When I use for swimming that is so good for breathing

Nothing to do with this product itself - as a full face mask it is very functional. We bought it for the Maldives and I enjoyed using it for short snorkel trips from the shore (15-20 min each), good visibility, easy to breathe and it does leak a bit from the forehead but u can easily tighten it with the straps and suction. However - I took this with me on a boat snorkelling trip which consisted of 2 snorkelling trips over a period of about 2 hours. One snorkelling trip was approximately half an hour each time. I noticed I was having a bit of trouble breathing, I didn't feel it was because of the mask, but the air I was inhaling was not 'full' and I had to take deep gulps of air and I started to feel a little bit of nausea because of it. I attributed it to seasickness and continued snorkelling. However, by the second snorkel trip, I was feeling dead on nauseous. Luckily, we were approaching the end and I grabbed onto the buoy of our snorkel guide. I was about to throw up for real, so I took off my mask and threw it on the buoy. The minute I did that, I started feeling better as I inhaled and exhaled fresh air. Got back on the boat and recovered quickly. It wasn't seasickness but the mask. Do your research on 'full face snorkel mask' before you buy this. It is good for short trips and snorkel beginners. But people have died from using full face masks, as it restricts the oxygen going into your mask. I have thrown mine away without hesitation and will be buying a proper mask from Decathlon. Again, nothing against this brand or product. But I highly caution everyone to do your research on full face snorkel masks before buying them.

Unable to use a snorkel fond this snorkelling mask brilliant

Easy to use and fits well. Does not work for going down for a closer look at things. It is light weight and the air in the mask keeps your head up. When used with a bit of effort it the positive pressure in the mask can be a bit exhausting.

Not bad for the price

I've used an Easybreath in the pool since 2015. Although a competent pool and open-water swimmer for nearly fifty years, a stroke left me with shallow, gaspy breathing while swimming. I found using the snorkel mask in the pool "tamed" my breathing and I can now breath normally while swimming. Took a week to realise that I didn't have to time each breath to coincide with my breaststroke as you would normally, I now breath naturally through my nose as I would on dry land - no breathing technique needed. Another valid point: there have been several fatalities involving elderly swimmers using conventional mask and snorkel losing consciousness and drowning. Reason: they don't have the tidal volume to sweep the snorkel tube completely free of carbon dioxide which of course results in hypocapnia. That's why most public pools ban them. An increasing number of local authorities allow the use of Easybreath masks as there's little chance of CO2 build-up in the mask as the fresh air intake and expelled breath never mix. In fact my own council has over ten Easybreath users in all three of our pools, a number of whom are stroke survivors. I understand Easybreath masks are being used to encourage swimmers who have a fear of putting their heads underwater. A serious concern with using a conventional snorkel is the gag response, many people can't tolerate anything in their mouths. Of course the Easybreath leaves your mouth free. It's vital to realise that you can't tumble turn in the pool using an Easybreath. It's designed to work upright, and the inversion during a tumble turn could result in flooding. As usual, thoroughly read the manual first before first use.

I recently used it in Bohol! Great snorkeling experience.

I tested this mask firstly in the bath with my fave just in the water. The water poured in via the bottom valve by my chin and started to fill up the breathing space where my nose and mouth, so I immediately took my face above the surface and the water then poured out of the valve at the bottom. If I had stayed with my face in the water, my nose and mouth would have been in the water and I wouldn't have been able to breath. I am so glad that I tested this safely in the bath first. I am returning this product, but as I was wanting a snorkel mask by the end of the week so I can take it on holiday, then I am going to have to risk ordering a second one now and paying the extra postage, as I cannot wait for this faulty one to be processed as a return. Very disappointed due to the risk of having a faulty valve and water pouring in, and having to pay the extra cost of a second delivery. I have tried phoning the Decathlon Customer Service just now, but got told that there was no assurance of getting a replacement to me by the end of the week (although if I pay myself to order a second one online and deliver to ASDA I can apparently get this by the next day!). Not at all impressed.

It takes a little time to work out how to breath normally without getting to hyperventally and as soon as the heart rate and breathing increases it gets a bit foggy and hard to breath. Other than that it works great. sometimes the waves crashed into my snorkle and i had a panik attack but i realised if i just keep looking down the water moves on the mask and not my face and its all good..... so it does take a little while to work it all out. would be nice if there was an instruction sheet or something. I really like this mask, especially since i can wear my contacts and not get water in my eyes (except for the odd opps moment) this mask made it so easy for me to snorkel.

These are truly amazing.... Wouldn't be without mine now. These masks take snorkeling to a whole new level. Great value for money too@

Bought x2 of these from decathlon store for £19.99 each best I have ever used. Will not be using any other in the future, no steaming up no water ingress.