We have presented the new Cetma Shark mask and also certified the internal volume and field of view of this new (and first) mask from the Italian company. We know that the basis is the point of reference Micromask by Aqualung, and so we also know that the Cetma Shark mask is not Made in Italy, still Cetma Composites has done a good job, compared to many similar solutions on the market, to keep the universal joint between the rear band and the chassis of the mask, just as for the Micromask. The Internal volume and field of view of the Cetma Shark mask are very good. Today the Italian company also offers it in the L-Large version to adapt to wider faces. Now let’s see what Michele Tomasi and Luciano Morelli have told us about the standard version of the Cetma Shark mask, tested at the Y-40.
Michele Tomasi
I always utilize the Technisub Micromask, so I am the first estimator of such kind of design. The Cetma Shark is clearly a similar solution to the Technisub one. Still, I really like the fact that Cetma has maintained the universal joints connecting the rear strap to the chassis. This is key for best comfort and adaptability of the mask to the face.
In general, comfort is very good, even though the facial of the Cetma Shark mask tends to feel narrower, so the mask seems to wrap around the face less. This generates a slightly reduced comfort, at least for my face, compared to the Technisub Micromask I haveand of which I take very good care of … hahahaha.
The feeling of the internal volume, so the need to equalize of the Cetma Shark mask is just as good, if not even better, than the Technisub Micromask (91 cm3 of the Shark versus 93 cm3 of the Micromask). So this point is great.
The field of view is also extremely valid. I am a freediver, not a spearfisherman, so the field of view does not have as much importance, but the feeling of light in the mask and the great visibility are a strong asset. This point also is as good if not better than the Technisub Micromask (518 of the Shark vs 508 of the Micromask).
Luciano Morelli
I freedive mostly, but I am also a spearfisherman, of much lower capacity compared to my freediving skills though…hahaha. Still, I have enjoyed the Cetma Shark mask and at the Y-40 I felt the water tightness and the low need of equalization two very strong points. The comfort on my face is good, even though I felt thesilicone not among the softest. Still, such stiffer structure of the facial prevents the mask from collapsing too much on the face under pressure and the lenses touching the eye lashes. This an important factor to take into consideration when choosing a mask for deep dives, as it also avoids having to additionally compensate the internal volume.
The field of view of the Cetma Shark mask is very good. I was worried the lateral internal protuberances of the facial could reduce the visibility, instead they do not interfere at all with the vision, so this is great. The Cetma Shark field of view is not the best on the market, but definitely among the best.
The universal joints on the Cetma Shark mask, just as the ones of the Technisub Micromask, definitely help comfort and the correct positioning of the mask on the face.
