Wish I could find a mask that fits
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Check your hood prior to descending as well. I noticed that if I didn't leave enough space for my mask to seal onto my face and for my straps to wrap around properly my mask would leak. During pool tests I don't use a hood and my mask never leaks. On ocean dives, I wear my hood (55 degree water is not fun if you're borderline hypothermic) and I get a few leaks here and there.
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I have a hard time fitting a mask as well. Never push a mask onto your face to try it. Put the strap across the front, look up and place the mask gently on your face. Gently inhale through your nose. Now, press lightly on the mask and exhale gently through your nose. Where is the air coming out? If it's coming out by your lip: awesome! If it's coming out by your forehead: Not as good. If it's coming out by your temples: You are about to buy a leaker! The harder it is to expel air, the better all around.
Buy a velcro style slap strap. I find that on some masks, the rubber strap puts too much pressure on the mask and deforms it. A velcro strap has a lot less spring to it and so you can wear it a bit looser than a rubber strap.
Buy a velcro style slap strap. I find that on some masks, the rubber strap puts too much pressure on the mask and deforms it. A velcro strap has a lot less spring to it and so you can wear it a bit looser than a rubber strap.
I've always had trouble finding masks, and finally went to a OTS Guardian full face mask. That is the best way to dive. No leaking, wider view, safer if you lose consciousness, warmer in cold water, you can breathe through your nose or your mouth, no salt taste, and the most comfortable. You can also get communication systems for them, so it can be a safer way to dive also.
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