Lenses: Traditional glass
Skirt: Silicone – INTEGRATED SILICONE-OVER-FRAME CONSTRUCTION technology
Color: Black with gray frame elements (gray camera mount on the CAM version)
Packaging: Recyclable cardboard
Availability: First deliveries from the end of October
An unprecedented ratio of field of view to internal volume
PROWIDE is a mask designed to deliver top-level performance both for those who prefer shallow water, where the width of the field of view is one of the most important technical aspects, and for those who dive deep, where reducing the internal volume becomes decisive.
Today many masks promise a wide field of view combined with a low internal volume. With
PROWIDE, we are convinced we have taken this ratio to a higher level.
Thanks to an in-depth study of the geometries and the use of INTEGRATED SILICONE-
OVER-FRAME CONSTRUCTION technology, we have achieved a tangible result: an
exceptional ratio between field of view and internal volume of the mask.
A fit that suits (almost) every face
Another characteristic that particularly struck us during the many months of testing is the
very high percentage of faces on which PROWIDE fits perfectly.
The geometry of the skirt and the characteristics of the silicone have been developed to
ensure an effective fit on very different facial shapes, while maintaining a high level of
comfort even after many hours of diving.
A frame that doesn’t deform
There is also a technical aspect that is often underestimated, but which can be a significant limitation in many modern masks: the structural rigidity of the frame, that is, the structure that encloses and supports the mask’s lenses.
When a mask is tightened on the face and subjected to hydrostatic pressure, a frame that is not sufficiently rigid can deform. This deformation alters the geometry of the mask and can produce the so-called “tunnel effect,” reducing the field of view and altering the quality and true perception of what we see underwater. PROWIDE was designed specifically to counter this phenomenon. The particular combination of frame, silicone skirt and construction technology allows the mask to maintain its geometry even under the most demanding conditions of use, preserving the quality of vision without sacrificing comfort on the face.
PROWIDE CAM
The same compactness and structural rigidity also allowed us to develop PROWIDE CAM, the version prepared for mounting an action camera.
We did not simply add a camera mount to an existing mask.
We designed a structure capable of effectively handling the added weight and the stresses generated by the camera, maintaining stability, comfort and correct positioning of the mask on the face.
An approach that is particularly important in a segment where many masks with camera mounts on the market have not really been developed with the impact of the added weight of an underwater action camera on the mask in mind.
This weight can in fact cause small shifts of the mask on the face, compromising its correct positioning and causing annoying water leaks.
