IST ME80 ProEar Pressure Equalization Mask with Watertight Ear Cups (Blue)

For many divers, from beginners to the most experienced professionals, ear problems affect their ability to enjoy their sport more than any other health issue. More dives are aborted, and more diving holidays shortened due to ear problems than any other cause. Water and pressure affect every diver's ears. Infection and discomfort to the ear are the most common health risks involved in diving, often causing permanent damage. Many divers find they must interrupt expensive, long awaited diving holidays because of ear problems. The financial loss and unfulfilled expectations are enormous. Pro Ear is the world's only practical ear protector for divers, designed and developed by diving physicians, engineers and instructors at Safe Dive LTD to enhance diver safety and comfort. The Pro Ear unique design and performance, allows divers to keep their ears dry, thereby: Improving diver comfort and preventing painful ear problems, improving hearing and sense of direction underwater and simplifying equalization of pressures while diving. The mask skirt is made from the best grade of crystal clear, hypoallergenic silicone. This double feathered edge skirt is soft and automatically conforms to a wide range of facial profiles. The wide split style strap is mounted on swivel buckles. The silicone strap with its large contact surface secures the mask to the wearer. The silicone rubber double feathered edge skirt and wide split style mask strap combine to create a perfect seal on the face. The soft silicone ear covers forms a water tight seal between the ear drum and the cover. The pressure buffer created has the same pressure as your nasal cavity mask when air exhaled through the nose is introduced through the equalization tubes. Therefore, the pressure experienced in your middle ear and outer ear is the same and the squeeze" from the ambient environment will be significantly reduced. Other benefits by keeping the ears sealed include reduced chance of an ear infection from water, improved sense of direction and warmth retention. Dual tempered glass window design with large nose pocket for ease of equalization and low profile, low volume design, allows a wide field of vision. Equalization Tubes: With one-way valve placed inside each tube, air is-allowed-to-travel from the mask to the ear covers for pressure equalization and water clearance while stopping water from flooding the mask in the unlikely event of flooded ear covers. Mask is available with a clear silicone skirt with a black of blue frame. Mask comes with a user manual.