I wanted to share another unbiased review of a new dive mask with the readers of the Underground Waterman. The reviewed mask is the OMER Zero , I was skeptical about purchasing another ultra low profile dive mask, because they always seem to be lacking any sort of peripheral vision and would always give me a sense of Closter phobia underwater , but that changed the second I put the mask on at my local dive shop , the amount peripheral vision this mask provides is simply amazing ,OMER states that its 30% more vision then the OMER alien mask. This is the first ultra low volume mask I have ever seen that is suitable for hunting .
How this state of the art Mask came to be The head of Omer's technical department Marco Mariani is behind the Omer side of the design.
The other half of the design was Italian design powerhouse MOMO , this is the first of a kind for this type of collaboration between a major spearfishing company and an automotive performance design specialty house.
The shape, when they designed this unique shape they did away with the typical “Brow Bridge”
(See attached photo for reference) I have noticed on my other low volume mask OMER abyss , sporasub mystic etc , at depth the brow of the mask would always seem to Dig into my forehead creating uncomfortable pressure.
The Ridges in the nose area of the mask were designed to break the glare of the sun, but it will also provide traction for those who cant equalize hands free..
The strap is connected by a nice buckle that swivels up and down 60 degrees to insure perfect fit.
Technical Data, the total weight of this mask is 126 grams , Internal volume of the mask (tested by Omer using their method) was reported an unprecedented internal volume of 95m1,the Lens is tempered glass for clear undistorted vision
Final thoughts, the amount of thought that went into every detail is simply amazing, its just another example of OMER thinking outside of the box and constantly setting the standard on freediving gear , I love the direction Marco Mariani and Marco Bardi are taking this company ,with cutting edge products like the Slolum snorkel , 3D Wetsuit , Airbalete ,Cayman E.T speargun and now the Momo Zero Mask . I strongly recommend you head into your local dive shop and try this mask on , I don’t think I can go back to wearing anything else
The other half of the design was Italian design powerhouse MOMO , this is the first of a kind for this type of collaboration between a major spearfishing company and an automotive performance design specialty house.
The shape, when they designed this unique shape they did away with the typical “Brow Bridge”
(See attached photo for reference) I have noticed on my other low volume mask OMER abyss , sporasub mystic etc , at depth the brow of the mask would always seem to Dig into my forehead creating uncomfortable pressure.
The strap is connected by a nice buckle that swivels up and down 60 degrees to insure perfect fit.
Technical Data, the total weight of this mask is 126 grams , Internal volume of the mask (tested by Omer using their method) was reported an unprecedented internal volume of 95m1,the Lens is tempered glass for clear undistorted vision
Final thoughts, the amount of thought that went into every detail is simply amazing, its just another example of OMER thinking outside of the box and constantly setting the standard on freediving gear , I love the direction Marco Mariani and Marco Bardi are taking this company ,with cutting edge products like the Slolum snorkel , 3D Wetsuit , Airbalete ,Cayman E.T speargun and now the Momo Zero Mask . I strongly recommend you head into your local dive shop and try this mask on , I don’t think I can go back to wearing anything else
Solid review Joe, thanks! Does this mask come in amber lens? What's the estimated cost?
ReplyDeleteHi Oak ,as far as I know this mask only comes in a clear lens, and the price is $75-$80
DeleteActually, i was looking to buy a scuba mask for myself. This post will surely help me out!! Thanks for the wonderful reviews!!
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