Iconic Vader Performance in a More Compact Fit
Inspired by the legendary GULL Vader, the Vader Fanette delivers the same sleek single-lens styling in a smaller, lower-volume design created specifically for divers with smaller facial structures. Designed and manufactured in Japan, it combines premium comfort, advanced UV420 AR lens technology, and a secure leak-resistant fit in one of GULL's most refined masks.
With its compact profile, exceptional visibility, and effortless equalization, the Vader Fanette is an excellent choice for scuba divers, freedivers, and underwater photographers looking for a high-performance mask that fits comfortably dive after dive.
Why We Love It
One of the biggest challenges for many divers is finding a mask that truly fits. The Vader Fanette was designed specifically for divers who love the original Vader but prefer a slightly smaller mask that seals comfortably on narrower or smaller faces.
Its low-volume design makes mask clearing and equalization quick and easy while maintaining an impressive field of view through its sleek single-lens design.
We also love GULL's UV420 AR Amber Lens technology. The amber lens increases contrast underwater while filtering harmful UV and high-energy visible (HEV) light, creating a brighter, more comfortable view during long days in the water.
Features
- Compact design for smaller facial structures
- Low-volume design for easy clearing and equalization
- Premium UV420 AR Amber Lens
- Enhanced underwater contrast and visibility
- Leakless System for a secure, comfortable seal
- Curled Lip silicone skirt
- Soft Damper technology
- Drain skirt design
- DX Spec buckles for quick adjustments
- Premium Japanese silicone construction
UV420 AR Amber Lens Technology
The Vader Fanette features GULL's premium UV420 AR Amber Lens, designed to improve both visibility and eye protection underwater.
The UV420 coating filters harmful ultraviolet and high-energy visible (HEV) light that can contribute to long-term eye fatigue.
The amber lens tint enhances contrast, making marine life, reef structure, and underwater details easier to distinguish—especially in kelp forests, reefs, and lower-light conditions.
A single-sided anti-reflective (AR) coating increases light transmission while reducing glare, producing a brighter and more natural underwater view.
Leakless System
The Vader Fanette incorporates GULL's Leakless System, engineered to maintain a secure seal even as your facial muscles move during a dive.
Combined with the Curled Lip silicone skirt, the mask minimizes leaks around the cheeks and mouth while remaining comfortable throughout long dives. Whether you're smiling for a photo, speaking on the surface, or diving with a regulator, the Fanette is designed to stay sealed and comfortable.
Perfect For
- Divers with smaller or narrower faces
- Recreational scuba divers
- Freedivers
- Underwater photographers
- California kelp diving
- Tropical reef diving
- Divers looking for a comfortable low-volume mask
- Anyone wanting premium Japanese craftsmanship
Specs
Lens Options
- UV420 AR Amber Lens
- Super Clear Lens (available on select models)
Internal Volume: 125cc
Weight: 223g
Frame Design: Compact Single Lens
Skirt: Premium Silicone
Made In: Japan
Blue Holic Tip 🌊
The Vader Fanette has become one of our favorite recommendations for divers with smaller or narrower faces. If you've struggled with masks leaking around your cheeks or feeling oversized, the Fanette often provides a dramatically better fit while maintaining the premium comfort, clarity, and reliability that GULL is known for.
