Mustache Diving

[Zen1300]

I also have a trimmed goat. I will experiment this weekend in the pool. Better there than on an actual dive. I plan on trying nothing at all except the mask, clear a thin line at the top, and then maybe a sealant of some sort. Will post an update.

 

[rhwestfall]

I just dealt with it for five years. Now its a clean lip for me.....

 

[Searcaigh]

I never have any issues either, good mask fit is the solution.

Met a guy last June who had just shave off his beard and moustache at the recommendation of an instructor who told him that was necessary in order to avoid a leaking mask, he was not a happy chappy when I told him it was not necessary

 

[motorref]

As a new diver, I found that a new mask made all the difference for me; I went through 4 before I found the one that worked for me. I still have to clear every now and then (sometimes), but it beats having to shave - last time I was clean shaven was January, 1980!

KevinL

 

[DivemasterDennis]

It's a generic product than many dive shops sell packaged in a small container with their name or logo. Most come in a container about the size of a half dollar, 1/2 inch tall. When you apply it, put a small amount around the entire mask skirt. People without facial hair should to- it will stop annoying leaks for anyone. You don't need much.
DivemasterDennis

 

[DandyDon]

It's always good to have a good fitting mask, and with 1/8" shave right under the nose one may not need Silicone grease, but I use it anyway. It's good to carry a 1/2 oz container for o-rings on lights, cameras other than Sealife's, even tanks with old looking rings as well as a mustache.

The 1/2 oz container can offered at amazingly high prices so I like to buy the 2 oz size and refill the 1/2 ounce with a butter knife. I once found a 2 oz container in hardware plumbing supplies, but not since.