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Aqua Sphere Vista Swim Mask

Aqua Sphere Vista Swim Mask

Made by Aqua Sphere

Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 16497

Average Review: 4 stars

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Amazon.com Reviews

Average Rating: 4.0 out of 5 Stars

The following review received 5 helpful votes out of 5 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-02-03
"I Love This Mask"

I started swimming 5-7 times a week two years ago. During that time, I have acquired 7 pairs of goggles, hoping with each one to find a fuller view and a more secure and easy seal. The Vista is far and away the best so far. I just tried out a new pair of $70 goggles and I am not at all sure I like them as well. Achieving the seal is simple and I get a better/broader view with the Vista. I'm sure this won't be my last pair of Vistas. 5 stars
The following review received 4 helpful votes out of 4 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-03-28
"Very, Very, Very, Very, Very nice"

Haven't tried them in open water yet, but in the pool they were great. Not as "big" as I expected - not like swimming in diving goggles - very snug fit and a great seal. 5 stars
The following review received 3 helpful votes out of 3 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-01-18
"Very comfortable goggle"

After one month of use I am very pleased with these goggles. Previously had a pair of Aqua Sphere Kaimans but found that these were prone to leaking (on my face at least) and also I found them a bit uncomfortable after 30 minutes. Can wear the Vistas for as long as I want and they don't leak. Two reasons why I don't give a 5 star rating are that (1) they are expensive for goggles so would hope they perform well, and (2) instead of panda eyes from smaller googles I end up with marks around my forehead and cheekbones that to the none swimmer look very odd. 4 stars
The following review received 3 helpful votes out of 3 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-06-29
"Roman Nose Crunch"

The visibility with this mask is great and it is well made. My only complaint is it presses hard on the bridge of my nose (Roman Nose with high bridge) and has left it tender for a couple of days. It replaced a Seal XP swim mask that was more comfortable on my nose but started to leak after about a year. Not bad, but I was hoping the silicone seals on this mask may last longer. I will continue to use this mask but I may be buying a replacement Seal XP because it fit my face better. 3 stars
The following review received 3 helpful votes out of 3 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-08-26
"The seal and vision of a mask but weight of goggles"

I'm a recreational swimmer who goes to the pool a couple times a week for cross training. I've never been able to use regular goggles without getting leakage around my eyes. I could, by pulling the strap very tight, manage to keep the leakage to a minimum, but that was very uncomfortable. With these goggles, for the first time, I get no leakage because of the larger seal area. As a result, I don't have to pull the strap tight at all and for the first time ever, my goggles don't hurt. In addition, my vision is greatly improved. The lenses have more area to them so you get more peripheral vision and very clear view ahead. These goggles have taken the pain and hassle out of my swim and let me focus on technique. I love em'.

I note that some have mentioned that the mask presses against their brow. I get that some too, but it isn't bad, in my case. These goggles, for me at least, were a vast improvement over any I've had in the past. 5 stars