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    Cressi Big Eyes or Horizon

    Just wanted some opinions on these masks.

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    I have two Horizons and love them. the amount of view is great. I altered one with a back of the head adjustable strap.....and no....my hair does not get caught in it.
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    My vote is for the Big Eyes!
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    I recently bought the Cressi Big Eyes and love it! Only three dives in it so far but works for me. A couple of my dive buddies use it as well and recommended it.
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    My favorite mask is Mare X-Vision, very light weight, low volume, and a nice field of vision. Hard to go wrong with the cressi or horizon, so any will be a fine choice.

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    I'm using a Tusa visualator http://www.tusa.com/masks_visualator.shtml
    And it really does have a great field of view. Just another option to make the decision more difficult

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    I dive with a cressi Matrix. A good mask but I have to shave my mustache way back to prevent leaking.

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    Big Eyes Optics

    Quote Originally Posted by scubadogdr
    Just wanted some opinions on these masks.
    I chose the Cressi Big Eyes primarily because of their corrective lenses, but I've been very pleased with the fit and comfort over the past two years. The Horizon doesn't offer a choice of optics, so if that is (or might become) a consideration, go for the Big Eyes.

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    Thanks for the info guys!

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    As a videographer, I find the Big Eyes to be my mask of choice... although I haven't tried the Horizon yet.
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