Mustache Diving

[j yaeger]

marine research....
it's all in advertizing and location......!!!!!!!!!

have fun
yaeg

 

[nielsent]

+1 to mask fit... I don't do anything with my stache except allow people to admire it.

 

[diversteve]

works for my buddy.

 

[ccx2]

Ive had a very good Mustache since 1960 when i turned three, im a very expert diver with 15 dives under my weight belt :cool2: and find that i do get leakage but i also seem to exhale a lot thru my nose while diving and it seems to keep my mask clear, ive also never had a problem with mask squeeze.

 

[DandyDon]

I've been told that Vaseline will damage the silicone mask skirt. The product you are seeking is Silicone grease available anywhere that sells dive supplies - also used on many O-rings.

 

[davetowz]

It's all in the mask, with a good fit preventing leaks. I have a bushy mustache and don't do any trimming, silicon, etc. and don't experience any leaks. It does help to offer mustache rides immediately prior to diving to slick down the hair, but I never get any takers.

I will have to remember to try this. I also dive a stache and just got good @ clearing a mask and expect the dang thang will leak.

 

[Atom]

It's all in the mask. I have a beard that I trim at various intervals (from a week to 2 months+), my mask doesn't leak, but I do have another mask that is leaky, so make sure you get a mask that fits you.

 

[Chris Horn]

I have what most people refer to as a goatee, but what is really a Vandyke. I shave a very narrow spot under my nose and have no problems. I have a good silicone mask and the few times I have forgotten to shave it leaked very very little. I agree with the mask fit and quality as much as any. but having a spot of bare skin to seal against won't hurt.

 

[BKP]

+1 for good mask fit...

I tried trimming, tried silicone grease (and Don's right, Vaseline doesn't play well with a silicone skirt), and finally found a good fitting mask, with a very soft, high quality, silicone skirt ended the issue...

 

[Rascally Rabbit]

I need to trim a bit to get things under control as a first step.
In cold water I still get some leakage but I can deal with clearing the mask as needed.
I've found chapstick makes an excellent sealant.