IST ProEar Dive Mask with Ear Covers, Scuba Diving Pressure Equalization Gear, Tempered Glass Twin Lens (Black)

I've always had trouble equalizing my ears, and on my first Scuba certification dive I perforated both eardrums. I discovered this mask when I was doing research on what I needed to do in order to dive, and whether I'd be able to dive at all with perforated eardrums. This is an incredible mask, and let me dive alongside everyone I was traveling with despite my ear problems.This is a high quality mask to begin with: I never had trouble with the glass fogging up (I did with my previous mask) and the front seals perfectly to my face. The "ear cups" are attached to the strap on either side of your head, and feel a little strange at first. The ear cups are adjustable independently of the mask strap, so most wearers should be able to tweak the settings and make it fit them well. Once you have the whole mask on, you can check the seal by inhaling: for me, the front mask sealed perfectly, but I could hear a whistling noise as air leaked into the ear cups. At first, I was very concerned about this; however, once the mask is wet and you're actually in the water, the seal is much better. When testing out the mask at home, and even when putting it on before a dive, be sure the entire mask is wet - this is the only way the ear cups will seal against your head.As you descend on a dive, the mask will compress against your face as any mask does. When you breathe air into the mask through your nose, air flows directly into the ear cups as well. The pressure on your ears is the same as it would be with any other mask, but the adjustment happens more slowly and your ears stay dry, decreasing risk of infection. I clear my ears as I descend the same way with this mask as with any other. Because I have ear problems, I sometimes have to descend more slowly than others in my group - but this only sets me back by a minute or so, and once I get to the maximum dive depth I have no more trouble with my ears. I've taken this mask down to 100 feet with no trouble.The seal around the ears is not perfect; I'd say it sealed completely about 80% of the time for me. The other 20% of the time, small amounts of water seep in over the course of a dive. Out of 30 dives I've used the mask on, I've never had either ear cap fill completely - the leaks are very slow when they exist. When water leaked in, it was enough to notice but not enough to bother me - I never aborted a dive due to water in the ears.Clearing the mask: If water manages to get in, you can actually clear the entire mask, including ear cups. The main mask clears the same way a standard mask does - if you let water in and exhale through your nose to clear, no water will travel backwards through the tubes to the ears. If you want to clear the ear cups, it's a little tricky but very effective: using both hands, press the mask tightly against your face and the ear you do not want to clear tightly against the side of your head. Press the TOP of the ear cup you do want to clear against your head - then exhale slowly. You should hear air bubbling out the bottom of the ear cup you're trying to clear! I did this successfully quite a few times, as deep as about 75 feet.This is a great mask, and I probably wouldn't have been able to dive without it. Highly recommended for anyone with ear troubles!

This will be length but worthwhile to read for anyone contemplating!Over the past year I have battled late stage 3 breast cancer treatments and surgeries. Pressing on and trying to still live a life I love, some of my biggest happiness comes from the water! Namely snorkeling and underwater photography.Because of the chemo, I wound up with perforated eardrums. Who even knew that was a possible side effect?! It was discovered through trying to surf this summer twice and both times that I went in the water I immediately screamed from ear pain. Cue two rounds of ear infection meds. Ugh. Eventually went to ENT where I was diagnosed. (If you sense air coming out of your ear when you try to pop your ear THATS a perforation!)Hopefully over time this will heal but I was given strict orders to stay out of the water...Well I’m no quitter lol and booked a trip to Puerto Rico.Now-I will say that clearly from the photo attached I was able to snorkel. But I was extremely prepared-wore not just these but also earplugs! Good ones. Don’t skimp-get good ones! And brought prescription ear drops with me GODFORBID water got in I didn’t want a problem down there and then panic needing to see a doc in PR.Water DOES get into the ear part BUT if you double up with the plugs too and don’t be stupid, you should be okay! I did make a point not to dive down for photos...just bought a longer extension pole for my GoPro.The bridge of my nose hurt like hell afterwards. Idk if it was because the mask is so heavy that it was pulling on my nose or what but needless to say even though I may have looked like a geek-I was able to do it bc of these and that made it worthwhile!For surfing next summer I’m going to be proactive and get earplugs custom made for my ears by ENT.But for anyone with ear probs these are worth a shot! I do also suggest trying them in a pool first before throwing caution to the wind and jumping in the ocean.Good luck! 👍 ❤️

I bought this mask because i realized i cannot compensate my ears in a satisfactory manner anymore.Without this mask, i cannot dive. Yes, it's sad.You have to be very patience before entering the water, because the strap must be fitted very well in the back of your head,meaning that the ears are clearly sealed from the water. I had to cut my hair and also my beard to help sealing the ears.There is some tendency to condensate air in the glass, even after flushing it with water or other chemical products.Remember: When jumping into the water, FORGET holding the regulator in your mouth: HOLD EACH EAR'S CUP WITH YOUR HANDS.This works for me. It is a nice and revolutionary product, i expect some upgrading in desing and ergonomics.Nice price also. Strongly recommend.

Perforated an eardrum and there is a tiny opening so I get ear infections when I am in the water. Went diving for a week and it took 3 months to get rid of the resulting painful infection - 3 rounds of increasingly strong antibiotics, the last with prednisone. Wax or silicone works fine in the pool, but I thought I would have to give up diving to depth. And then I found this marvelous mask! So far it works superbly! I have to make sure to have a tight seal around my damaged ear (a bit of a challenge with long hair but keeping it braided in the back is working thus far) and one cannot easily remove the mask and replace it at depth, but I seldom had to do that anyway. It took me a bit to figure out the headband, but this mask is overall quite awesome!

This mask was a dismal failure.! All it did was create a cup of water tightly held against my ears. I wish I could somehow separate the stupid ear cups from the mask. At least that way I would have a mask I could use. $132.00 down the drain!