Tusa in South Africa
Tusa was founded by Kazuo Tabata in Tokyo, Japan, in 1952, starting with handmade masks and goggles. Its parent company, Tabata, designs and builds to ISO 9001 in Japan and Taiwan. Masks, fins and snorkel sets are where most of the Tusa range in the shop sits, with a few BCDs and regulators behind them.
Masks and fins
The Freedom HD is a single-lens mask with a wide field of view and Tusa's Freedom Buckle, which rotates through 180 degrees. The Freedom Ceos, Intega and Paragon take Tusa corrective lenses. Hyflex fins use a polyurethane blade for a quick, snappy kick, alongside the Solla and X-Pert Zoom Z3. Fit on the face decides more than the spec sheet, so try masks on in the shop, or browse masks and fins.
BCDs, regulators and kids' kit
The Liberator BCD moves weight off the belt into front-loading cartridges, and the BB React, Crestline and Tina round out the BCDs. The RS1001 pairs a cold-water balanced diaphragm first stage with a simple second stage. Kleio and Mini Kleio sets fit younger snorkellers, under junior and kids' snorkelling. Items marked Special Order are ordered in after purchase.
Questions we get asked
Where can I buy Tusa masks and fins in South Africa?
Scuba Evolution stocks Tusa masks, fins, snorkels, BCDs and snorkel sets online and at Shop U44, Glenvista Shopping Centre, Johannesburg. Delivery is free anywhere in South Africa on orders of R1,500 and over, and R150 below that.
Can a Tusa mask take prescription lenses?
Yes, on the Freedom Ceos, Intega and Paragon, which take Tusa corrective lenses sold separately. The Freedom Ceos and Intega also take reading lenses.
Do Tusa products come with a warranty?
Yes. Tusa gear from Scuba Evolution is genuine stock with the full manufacturer's warranty, and the shop lodges any claim for you.