Tilos Panoramic Purge Mask

Quick answer: The Tilos Panoramic Purge Mask is a four-window mask with a built-in nose purge, tempered glass and a soft silicone skirt. Tilos rates it to fit medium to X-large faces, which is a wider range than most masks bother to cover.

Why bigger divers look at it

A lot of masks are shaped around an average face, and if yours runs wider you end up cranking the strap to force a seal. That's when the headaches and red marks start. A skirt sized up through X-large gives fuller cheeks and a broader nose bridge a real chance to seal on their own, so the strap can just hold the mask in place instead of doing all the work.

The wide strap helps here too. It spreads the load across the back of your head rather than digging in along a thin line.

What the purge and four windows do for you

The nose purge is a one-way valve below the nose pocket. Exhale through your nose and trapped water goes out the bottom, which some divers find easier than the tilt-and-blow method. The four-window layout adds side windows to the main lenses so more of your peripheral view stays open, handy for keeping track of your buddy.

What you get

• Four tempered glass windows for a wide, bright view
• Built-in nose purge for easy clearing
• Soft, pliable silicone skirt rated for medium to X-large faces
• Soft nose pocket for easy equalizing
• Wide, adjustable mask strap
• Works for both scuba and snorkeling

Options

• Colors: Black with black silicone, Blue, Yellow
• Tilos model: M410

Before you buy

Hold it to your face without the strap and breathe in gently through your nose. It should stay put without pressure at your temples or nose pocket. Read How to Fit a Dive Mask and Wide Face Dive Mask Options That Actually Fit. More options: Wide-Fit Scuba Masks for Larger Faces.