Easybreath mask is the first innovative snorkelling mask which enables people to SEE and BREATHE UNDERWATER just like they can do it on DRY LAND! You are able to discover the underwater world  breathing as easily as you would on land. The Easybreath project began in 2007. The company interviewed snorkelers and non-snorkelers on beaches of China, Brazil, Europe and others. Around 30-40 % of people said that they don’t snorkel because the snorkel bothers them. It’s unhygienic, uncomfortable on mouth or it’s difficult to breathe through the mouth with your nose pinched by the mask.

The company launched a creative workshop with a design school and the brief was “to invent a solution to see and breathe underwater like you do on land“. The workshop unearthed 30 different possibilities that all had one element in common – they covered the eyes, nose and mouth, whereas traditional mask covers eyes and nose. The real challenge was to make the skirt watertight when in contact with the face – the skirt is the part that prevents water from entering the mask.

The next major phase was design. It took nearly 3 years to transform the “monster”, a basic prototype, into something people will want to wear on their face when they are on the beach wearing swimwear. Design at Oxylane is all about making user benefits tangible in physical products. The company wanted this mask to be transparent so you can see the mouth and the nose through the glass and how much air there is to breathe. The team of designers was inspired by the colours of the aquatic environment. One element is fluorescent orange for example, underwater you see lots of fluorescent colours – yellow and deep oranges…so the company has gone for a novel colour scheme – frosted pinks and electric blues for men. The company won’t stop and says that there are a lot to come.

Oxylane R&D center made a research on 40 people, 20 snorkelers and 20 non-snorkelers, 20 men and 20 women, to try out a final prototype. Oxylane research had never observed such amazing results during a prototype test, which was most satisfying. 92% of people who tried it said: “WOW! It’s amazing. A clear field of vision, nothing in the mouth, you have to make this product.” The company has been working on this project for 7-8 years. They want snorkeling be accessible to everyone with a product that is worry-free, pull it on in one movement and go and check the seabed.

The Easybreath is available in 4 sizes which cover 90% of faces. For children aged between 10 and 12, choose size XS, for women and teenagers, choose size S/M, and for men, choose size M/L or L/XL. To choose the right size in store, tighten the mask so that it fits against your face. There should be no gap between your chin and the bottom of the mask. More details on the Tribord.com site.

BENEFITS OF EASYBREATH MASK:

• 180° field of vision and shatterproof polycarbonate window for added safety
• Full mask for natural breathing through the nose and/or mouth
• Exclusive breath ventilation concept prevents fogging
• Adjustable elasticated textile strap that does not pull your hair out
• Dry Top snorkel system limits water entry through the top of the snorkel
• Purge valve at the bottom of the mask to drain water when the head is raised
• Orange snorkel top can be seen from further away than a traditional snorkel
• Four mask sizes with a silicone face skirt for comfort and a watertight seal

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: 

Frame - 100 % Polypropylene (PP)
Joint/Gasket - 100 %
Silicone Lens - 100 % Polycarbonate - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC-ABS)
Tube/Valve Connector - 100 % Polycarbonate - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC-ABS)

WHY EASYBREATH DOES NOT FOG UP?

The mask has the same ventilation principle as the windshield of the car. Moist air that a person exhales, is removed via the side silicone and then by plastic chutes through which air enters the tube. Thus, the air inside the mask is constantly refreshed. You will feel great, even if the water temperature is 18° C, because the inhaled cold air contacts first with the glass and only then with nose and mouth.

 

FEEDBACK

Andrew, 28 Jul 2014
"Great Vision. Comfort. Easy to Breathe of course. Saw a video for these and decided I must have one. I'm a keen scuba diver so have never had an issue with snorkeling masks etc but liked the idea of the extra visibility. Glad to see the price has not gone up from what I was expecting. The product arrived quickly. It appears well made. My local pool would not let me use it so I had to try it out at a pool I practice scuba diving in. It was comfortable and easy to put on. The extra visibilty was fantastic. The valve on the snorkel worked well when I duck dived under (no coughing / spluttering). Although the instructions say for surface use only I dived down and swam along the bottom of swimming pool at 2-3 metres holding breath without and issues. At no point did the mask fog up. I purchased the L/XL size and with the straps adjusted it fit perfectly. My son who is 12 and considerably smaller than me also tried it on and used it without any issue. Would highly recommend this even if it was kept in a cupboard and just taken on beach holidays."

Andrew Durr, 4 Feb 2015
"I'm a very experienced snorkeler. I have used a regular snorkel mask setup for years. NOTHING BEATS THIS MASK! Being able to breathe through your nose and mouth is incredible!"