Face shape and fit is more important than the beard I’d say, I’ve never had any luck diving with anything more than a shave only yesterday hair,, so drives me to despair when I see Gandalf’s swimming around on rebreathers with not a rogue bubble…
Question Best Dive Masks for Guys with Beards
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Boarderguy
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Longer hairs seal better than stubble. Once I get mine sealed up it is a usually good until I inevitably screw it up. Clearing once every 5-10 minutes is a non issue to me. Mask squeeze is a real thing even with untamed manes.
I use Mares X-vision, works fine with my beard as is (no trimming nor silicone smear).
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I have had good luck with the Tusa's also. That being said, I think any mask will leak if your moustache gets in the way. I trim my moustache just under my nose about 1/8". Gives something for the silicone to seal against. Doesn't really change the look, just gives an area for skin to mask contact. Never been a big fan of smearing goo all over my facial hair to get a seal.
I have used a Tusa freedom hd for the past couple of years with no issues. I recently switched to a XS scuba crew and really like the low volume and no leaks on the mustache.
I second the M1. Worked great when I had this beast. I heard chap stick in the stache area works but I never tried it.
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Boarderguy
Chief Narctopus Wrangler
Like many said it’s the face width a well trimmed upper side of the moustache. After all you don’t wear a mask on your chin…
I use the Crystal-vu since many years and just got the Scubapro solo as a backup mask. If anything leaks it’s usually because of carelessness with the hood which I wear 100% of the time even in warm tropical waters… or a loose strap
I use the Crystal-vu since many years and just got the Scubapro solo as a backup mask. If anything leaks it’s usually because of carelessness with the hood which I wear 100% of the time even in warm tropical waters… or a loose strap
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