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CathyTan
17 yrs ago
Hi!
Can someone tell me where can I get good but reasonable scuba diving goggles?
Thanks
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hkkm
17 yrs ago
You may confuse shops if you ask for 'scuba diving goggles'. Usually it's referred to as a mask - goggles are what you use in the swimming pool.
Anyway, there are a few dive shops around, including lots listed in the A-Z section on here. One that I've been to that seems to be good is Pro Dive in Wanchai, but just pick one that's convenient to you.
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lace
17 yrs ago
Pro Dive do have prescription lenses for dive masks - you need to buy a Tusa mask and if they have your prescription in stock they put the lenses in right there.
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Thanks for all the advice. The mask is actually for my 2 sons who have taken an interest in scuba diving. They will both need prescription lenses.
Dive bum - I was told that there are 2 brands for these type of mask. One is Tusa. Can't remember the other one. How is your mask? Good? Any problem with it? And what is the cost?
I would prefer to go to Pro Dive in Wanchai ( near to me ). Could I have the address of that shop, please?
Thanks
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I found the address of Pro Dive. Thanks anyway
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Prescription masks may not be suitable. If your sons have, for example, astigmatism, then of the shelf masks will do not much good. I personally prefer to dive with a normal mask and contact lenses.
However, I am fortunately not completly blind without my glasses/contacts. So in case my mask gets flooded and I loose my contacts (has never happened so far) it is still safe for me to keep diving. If your sons have strong prescription, of the shelf prescription masks may be the way to go in the beginning. If they develop more than just an interest, they should consider "real" prescription masks, prepared by an optician (who knows what he/she is doing). For that, an optician prepares tailormade lenses that are then being glued onto the inside of a standard mask.
Unfortunately, I can only give you an address in Munich, Germany of someone I know has a good reputation for such things... (not cheap though, but has the added value that you are not limited to TUSA or SCUBAPRO)
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Forgot - welcome to the expensive but adictive world of diving full of gadgets
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Thank you for the info. I suppose I can get the specialist gels from the same shop that sells the mask? They went scuba diving during the summer holiday but because we did not have the proper mask, they did not see much but all my three kids love it. So now, my 16, 15 year old boys are taking up the scuba diving course.
Would welcome any other useful info. abt scuba diving.
Thanks
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Regarding fogging: The general recommendation from most divers seems to be to clean the mask with toothpaste before using it the first time. The toothpaste must be white in colour. Apparently the gels do not contain enought abbrasives. Give the complete mask (the body as well as the lense inside and outside) a good rub with your finger or old toothbrush to get rid of excess silicone (which is responsible for the fogging) that is still on the mask. Let it dry and brush it off. Don't wash it off with water, because silicone is not water soluble and would then remain on the mask. If fogging remains to be a problem, repeat. However, I find that in Asia's warm waters, fogging is rarely a problem.
Before each dive you can either spit into your mask, rub it on the glass and give it a quick rinse or I have seen a lot of divers that use the Johnson Baby Shampoo. I was told that the latter works much better than any "specialist gels".
It is also advisable to put your face into the water before putting on the mask. This will cool down the face and diminishes the fogging.
But really, all this should be taught to your kids during the course. Diving is all about practice and remaining aware and careful. 16 year olds may not be as experienced with what their limits are and are therefore prone to exceed their limits, which would be dangerous when diving. I suggest that you do not let them dive without experienced supervision. Of course, some 16 year olds are more responsible than I would have been at that age......
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Thanks Wupper. Out of curiousity, does the same treatment applies to swimming goggles...a good rub with toothpaste for new goggles. I bought those anti fog spray but sometimes, fogging still persist. Any advoce?
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NO
Swimming goggles have a gel coat inside that prevent fogging.
If you rub it, you hurt it, and then the fogging starts.
Buy some good swimming goggles, and never touch the inside.
Always rinse them prior to use, to soften the gel coat.
Do not use chemicals (sold for scuba masks) to prevent fogging.
These are too concentrates for the small goggles and will inflame your eyes.
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The guys at Urban Diver told me to use a lighter and burn the crease inside the lens away. Believe it or not, it worked. No more fogging...:)
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