miassmaro98
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Hey guys,i really like to snorkel a lot in the florida keys,but all the mask ive tried i have trouble with them leaking around the bottom of my nose upper mouth area.advice?should i shave my mustache?
Mask wont seal good around my face
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If you're putting your snorkel between your head and mask strap that'll cause a leak...Use a snorkel strap....Have you tried tightening/loosening the mask strap ????...Some people wear their masks too tight.....Good mask should seal well just breathing in thru your nose....I have a mustache and use a Sherwood Oracle, Titan and Atomic frameless...All three fit well and don't leak.....Sherwood doesn't make the Titan any more but does the Oracle...They're about the largest masks on the market that I know of........
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miassmaro98
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thanks, yes snorkel does have a strap.but my mask wont stay on my face by just breathing,its a 50 dollar tusa combo.would check out the brands and models you posted,quick question are
frameless better?
frameless better?
I use a Mares Liquidskin with great results. I have a stache and found it also helps when it's trimmed a little.
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miassmaro98
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what model do you use
Also experiment with where you place the strap on the back of your head. The angle of pull makes a difference. It may be that you just don't have the right mask. Some can wear anything. others is 1 in 20.
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davemarbio
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try using silicon gel on the moustache. works for me
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miassmaro98
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silicone gel?as in hair or construction material
krawlings
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I had a small leak on my first mask . I dove with it for 2 years and I got real good at clearing my mask. I to have a mustach. I trim it down an 1/8 to 1/4 below my noes to get a better seal . a month ago I tried a oms mask and I love it I have not had a single leak in 8 dives. I have eaven forgotten a couple time of not shaving, and no leak. The OMS mask has an added ridge of mask skirt that helps seal. . Just keep tring them on to find that ONE that fits . Allso see if your LDS will let you dive one that you think will work befor you buy it . most of the shops I go to will do this for me good luck
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miassmaro98
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thanks,what model do you have?
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