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  1. r1s8k

    Searching for a long nose mask

    Hi, I have a bit of a long nose, and searching for a mask that doesn't put pressure on my nose. I bought this one years ago, and was a bit tight on the bottom area of my nose. My nose is approximately 4.5cm width / 6.5cm height. Promate Avanti Petite Side-View Edgeless Mask Can anyone help...
  2. PEDiver

    Has anyone had a “free flowing” nose on a rebreather?

    To preface, I am a relatively new rebreather diver (only ~20 hours on the unit). On three distinct dives, with all three being more strenuous or task-intensive, I’ve had an issue where my nose will begin to “free flow” or “vent” on inhalation. My first reaction was to reduce loop volume...
  3. S

    Water up nose

    I've recently been accepted on my sheriffs office dive rescue team and am going through training. First thing we did in the pool was the taking the mask off and replacing it underwater. The first time I did it, water shot up my nose and I surfaced (only in about 3 feet of water so I just stood...
  4. divinh

    Cold and Airflow Sensitive Sinuses

    This isn't strictly diving related, but it affects long surface swims... I've developed a weird problem with only my left sinuses. Cold air and rapid airflow through my left nostril causes strong discomfort from mid-nasal down to the top of the left palate. The sensation is like breathing in...
  5. aquacat8

    Small nose, low volume Freediving mask, clear skirt?

    Has anyone besides me noticed that masks are designed with the assumption that we all have the honkin big nose of a Jacques Cousteau? I have a little tiny girl nose, and I’d like a free diving/scuba mask that doesn’t waste a lot of volume at the end of it. I also like a clear skirt because women...
  6. Ross Littlejohn

    Mask for big noses?

    Hi All, I have just purchased a few Mares Essence masks for my guests and one of the really important repeat guest has complained that the mask feels like it is too small for his face as he has quite a large nose. Does anyone have recommendations for masks currently on the market that have a...
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