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Disclaimer: I've not done any intro-tech or DIR-F course ... but am considering it.
Locally, it seems to vary by shop. Some shops teach divers to put their mask below their chin if it's not over their eyes (at surface, out of water, etc). Others apparently teach to wear it backwards (strap on forehead, mask behind head).
Is the difference really a tech-shop versus non-tech-shop (as it seems)? I suspect that it's because, using a Hog setup, your backup regulator is below your chin. Having the mask below your chin would make that area crowded. The local shops where students or staff wear the masks backwards are the ones which have tech programs.
Personally, I was taught to keep it off of your forehead so it doesn't accidentally get knocked off by a wave and sink :shocked2:. The same thing could happen with a wave hitting you in the back of the head. But, I do see the logic of not cluttering the area.
Appreciate the feedback.
Bri
Shops do not teach divers to wear masks on their foreheads.
Cave divers like wearing their masks backwards as they walk out into their spring ponds. No problems there. Hopefully they will remember to put them on before they descend. No need of a snorkel there either, for a spring pond. For quarries or lakes, the same would be true.
I you are approaching Father Ocean, it is strongly suggested that you have your mask on correctly. That is what shops teach. Because if Father Ocean reaches out and touches you with a rogue wave, you will need your mask on correctly. And preferably your reg or snorkel in your mouth.
Mother Earth is very forgiving, but Father Ocean beats up on his foolish children.