Freedom HD Features
The larger version of the TUSA Freedom Elite, the Freedom HD is designed to provide panoramic views for divers who want a large-frame mask.
The Freedom is available in multiple skirt color options, including clear or black. These can be paired with various frame colors and finishes, including an option for a metallic frame finish. There is also an indigo silicone version of this mask, a color option that you don’t commonly see on other masks.
One downside is that this mask did not come pre-treated, as compared to the Cressi A1, and it does not feature treated lenses that protect against UV, like the TUSA Paragon. However, the field of vision in the Freedom HD is much wider than these other mask options, so divers who choose the Freedom will be able to see more of their surroundings. The panoramic nature of the Freedom HD makes this mask good for divers who suffer from neck pain while diving, allowing them to see more without having to strain their neck to look around.
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Freedom Fit Technology
The Freedom HD is the latest design for TUSA’s Freedom Fit Technology. The Freedom’s skirt was designed to reduce the pressure and discomfort associated with wearing a typical mask. To accomplish this, the Freedom HD’s skirt has a dimpled texture along the forehead and cheekbones to provide a better seal. The skirt also features stability ridges around the cheek bones to minimize compression as water pressure increases, and varied silicone thickness around the nose pocket to improve the mask’s seal while using a snorkel or regulator mouthpiece. This is one of DIVEIN’s favorite features of this mask and other TUSA masks featuring Freedom Fit Technology.
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TUSA’s varied silicone thicknesses really do provide enhanced comfort under a diver’s nose by being both soft and by reducing the pressure on the upper lip as mouthpieces push the lip up. Both the Freedom HD and Paragon masks had a better mask fit and comfort under the nose than other comparable dive masks.
Like the TUSA Paragon mask, the Freedom also has a rounded skirt design. The skirt on both these masks extends farther from the mask’s frame than on other comparable masks by brands like Scubapro and Cressi. Therefore, the TUSA masks may not offer the best fit for divers with a smaller face or low hairline.
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Quick-Adjust Buckle System
Like the TUSA Paragon, the Freedom HD also features a 3-D designed mask strap, which fits snugly against the head, and quick-adjust buckle system, which makes the Freedom extremely easy to adjust without yanking on the straps to tighten.
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One unique feature of the TUSA Freedom HD buckle system is its ability to rotate 180 degrees across the vertical axis. This allows the mask to accommodate various head sizes and take pressure off the side of the face. The ability of the buckle to fold, combined with the low volume of the mask, makes the Freedom HD a packable mask.
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Price/quality ratio:
The TUSA Freedom HD mask is comparable in price to similar single-window masks. TUSA makes high-quality, durable dive gear, so you can expect to get your money’s worth with this mask. Before choosing a mask, ensure that it seals properly to your face. This mask is a good choice for divers who want a mask designed to fit larger faces and head shapes.
Do we recommend the Freedom HD:
We recommend the TUSA Freedom HD mask for divers who require a larger, framed mask or those who suffer from a stiff neck while diving. The Freedom HD is a no-bells-and-whistles mask design, but does have some features that set it apart from other comparable masks. Notably, the foldable buckle, which improves fit and packability of this mask.
Specs & Features
| Lens | Single lens |
|---|---|
| Skirt | Dimpled mask skirt |
| Strap | 3-D mask strap |
| Buckles | Rotating mask-strap buckle |
| Strap adjustment | Multi-positional angle strap adjuster |
| Buckle system | Quick-Adjust Buckle system |
| Skirt edge | Round Edge silicone skirt |
| Strap material | 3-D silicone mask strap |
