XS Scuba Merge 3 Frameless Mask

Quick answer: The XS Scuba Merge 3 is a frameless, single-window mask: the tempered glass is bonded directly to a liquid silicone skirt, with no hard frame around it. It's a modernized redesign of the classic Merge with XS Scuba's latest swivel quick-disconnect buckles, a double feathered sealing edge and a storage box.

Why bigger divers look at it

Frameless masks are soft all the way around, so there's no rigid frame edge pressing into your brow or cheeks, and they're easy to pack. The double feathered edge gives two soft sealing surfaces, and the swivel buckles let the strap find its natural angle on your head. XS Scuba doesn't publish a face-size rating for the Merge 3, so do the fit test below.

What it does well

The large single lens gives a wide, unobstructed view with no center bar. Bonding the glass straight to the silicone keeps the mask simple and strong. Quick-disconnect buckles make it fast to take the strap off or swap in a different one.

What you get

• Frameless design: tempered glass bonded directly to liquid silicone
• Large single-window lens
• Double feathered sealing edge
• Swivel quick-disconnect, easy-adjust buckles
• Mask storage box

Options

• Colors: All Black, Clear with Blue Buckles

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. More options: Wide-Fit Scuba Masks for Larger Faces.