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I have a new mid fit Atomic Frameless Mask.. It appears to fit very nicely (I have a medium sized face-no facial hair). However.... I tried it in the pool and found that I had water leaking into the nose pocket.. Is this something I should just "deal" with or would you consider this unacceptable?
The design of the nose pocket makes it hard to squeeze your nose to equalize.. I think this is when the leakage is occuring primarily due to distorting the seal when pinching the nose pocket...
My last mask was a SeaDive Ultravision SL HD mask and it didn't work well for me either>>>
I am going on my first "official" scuba trip since being certified and now feel rushed to find a mask that fits or just tolerate what I have??
Thx
Last edited by g550driver; September 14th, 2011 at 12:46 PM.
Just a follow up on the Atomic Frameless Mask and my new Tusa Geminus Mask.. I tried using both masks again in the pool and immediately had the nose pocket leak with the Atomic.. I decided to take time and play with loosening or tightening the mask and finally found that lowering the mask a tiny amount (perhaps 1-2 mm) on my face and raising the strap slightly on my head stopped the leaking... This method worked on both masks..
Thought I would post for other new user divers experiencing similiar issues..
its pretty unacceptable.. your face bascially doens't fit the mask. i had the same problem my atomics frameless. even with the adjsutments Raj mentioned it stull trickled bits of water.
Ended up buying the Hollis M1 mask. Haven't regretted since.. NO leaks, skrts stiffer, field of vision about 95% of the atomics... all good!
its pretty unacceptable.. your face bascially doens't fit the mask. i had the same problem my atomics frameless. even with the adjsutments Raj mentioned it stull trickled bits of water.
Ended up buying the Hollis M1 mask. Haven't regretted since.. NO leaks, skrts stiffer, field of vision about 95% of the atomics... all good!
I was looking at Hollis mask too... Would you say that you have a medium sized face? I am stuck with mail order since my local shop doesn't carry that one...
Thx
I went ahead and ordered a Hollis to try it out.. Hoping for the best, or else I will have 3 mediocre masks (for my face)... LOL
Last edited by g550driver; September 27th, 2011 at 04:20 PM.
Okay, got the Hollis M-1 mask yesterday... Wow, it appears to fit perfectly... The silicone is stiffer, however, both outer seal and inner seal conform to my face! Can't wait to try it out...
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