Mask filling with water

[Scorcher]

So, I bought this new mask after I tried it in the pool, and it seemed to fit really well and was comfortable. Yesterday we went diving in Key Largo, and I tried my new mask. When I turn my head and look backwards, it fills with water that eventually comes up to my eyes. If I push on the mask, it creates a vacuum, and the mask feels really tied. I tried adjusting the straps with the same results. It's a Tusa Freedom Elite M1003.

What am I doing wrong? I am a new diver and just got certified in May.

 

[JackD342]

First question, were you diving facing into a current that tried to take the mask off when you turned your head?

 

[DogDiver]

Get a new mask that fits properly.

 

[Jay]

So, I bought this new mask after I tried it in the pool, and it seemed to fit really well and was comfortable. Yesterday we went diving in Key Largo, and I tried my new mask. When I turn my head and look backwards, it fills with water that eventually comes up to my eyes. If I push on the mask, it creates a vacuum, and the mask feels really tied. I tried adjusting the straps with the same results. It's a Tusa Freedom Elite M1003.

What am I doing wrong? I am a new diver and just got certified in May.

Check there's no hair or a hoodie breaking the seal - run a finger around it before you splash. It should slightly suck to your face underwater after gently equalising it without the strap over your head. If it still leaks then it's probably a case of following post #3.

 

[Scubamat]

The other common mistake is having the strap too tight. If the mask fits right you be almost able to dive without the strap.

 

[stepfen]

If it happens only when you turn your head sideways, I would do the same in front of a mirror or your buddy (better an experienced one) to see what's going on. You should wear whatever you wear during the dive (hoods, regs etc). Most probably something is pushing your mask out of place, or your regulator hose is wrong length deforming the area around your mouth when you turn and water goes in through there. Have a look

 

[chillyinCanada]

So, I bought this new mask after I tried it in the pool, and it seemed to fit really well and was comfortable. Yesterday we went diving in Key Largo, and I tried my new mask. When I turn my head and look backwards, it fills with water that eventually comes up to my eyes. If I push on the mask, it creates a vacuum, and the mask feels really tied. I tried adjusting the straps with the same results. It's a Tusa Freedom Elite M1003.

What am I doing wrong? I am a new diver and just got certified in May.

To confirm, this only happens when you turn to look back?

 

[David Wilson]

If you look at the Amazon reviews for this mask at Amazon.com: Customer reviews: TUSA M-1003 Freedom Elite Scuba Diving Mask, Flash Yellow, the common denominator of reviews awarding less than five stars is a reference to leakage.

 

[Scorcher]

First question, were you diving facing into a current that tried to take the mask off when you turned your head?

No, the water was very calm.

 

[Scorcher]

To confirm, this only happens when you turn to look back?

I noticed that it also happened right under my nose where I could feel a little bit of water coming in. It stopped when I pushed on the seal but happened again later.