Masks - purge vs. non-purge

Mask type and moustache?

  • I have a moustache and use a purge mask

    Votes: 19 13.8%
  • I have a moustache and use a non-purge mask

    Votes: 35 25.4%
  • I don't have a hairy face, and I use a purge mask

    Votes: 23 16.7%
  • I don't have a hairy face, and I use a non-purge mask

    Votes: 61 44.2%

  • Total voters
    138

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...purge mask.
I do have long hair, and the OceanMaster's Q strap is a god sent!! :D
I Love it
 
don't use a purge. I have a Deep Sea Omni and it seals even if I don't trim.

Hallmac
 
Hi,
I have used the Scubapro Tri-Vet purge mask and its a super mask. EASY to clear and it REALLY works. However, in adopting a more DIR like system, I now use only a extremely low volume mask w/o a purge. IMO, its simplier and less likely to fail at a critical moment. But, I highly recommend the SP mask. It was worth every penny.
 
To add my $.02 to the fray, I have a mustache and use a non purge mask. I generally have no problems sealing it.

One thing I took an interest in, is how many of those advocating purge type masks have had/used them for a significant amount of time. Seemed like several that mentioned having them have only used them for a short period of time. Makes you wonder if that opinion might not change...
 
I have a mustache and use an Oceanmaster purge-I also put a little silicone on the stache to help it seal-works great!
 
I recently got the Tusa Platina Hyperdry. Works great; slight leak from the 'stashe, but so easy to clear I can live with it.
 

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