XS Scuba Cortez Mask for Larger Faces

Quick answer: The XS Scuba Cortez is one of the few masks a manufacturer designs specifically for bigger faces. The skirt is wider from top to bottom, the lens is large, and it comes with XS Scuba's center-pull X-Strap and a storage box.

Why bigger divers look at it

This is the kind of mask we built FGSS around. Most skirts are cut for an average face, so a broader face ends up sealing on the edge of the silicone, if it seals at all. The Cortez gives you more skirt where you need it, top to bottom, so it can settle across fuller cheeks and a wider brow and feel comfortable instead of pinched.

The X-Strap is a real help if you dive in gloves or just hate fiddling with buckles. Grab both strap ends behind your head and pull to tighten. To take it off, squeeze the release at the back and the mask comes free. Easy adjustments in the water mean you're less tempted to overtighten.

What you get

• Wide silicone skirt designed for larger faces, extended top to bottom
• Large lens for a wide field of vision
• XS Scuba center-pull X-Strap with quick-release
• Mask storage box
• Built for scuba diving and snorkeling

Options

• Colors: Black/Clear, Blue/Clear

Before you buy

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