Has a mask strap ever broken on you while diving?

[jonas koh tao]

I got my first mask when I was 5 years old. I've been using masks since then. I've had straps break down, but never while diving. A break down usually involved degrading rubber (pre silicon days), bugs/animals chewing on strap, inadvertent cut or damage to the strap while on the surface. All of these were really easy to spot in the surface before actually taking it down to the water. But these days, where all my masks are stored in its "tupperware" containers masks straps are more protected and last longer.

So I just want to get a basic idea of how often mask strap problems arise in real world conditions.

Excellent! there are very few things that could happen underwater that a clear and calm mind cant solve safely. Great of the instructor to praise and build up confidence after the incident with the mask. shows what difference good training and a great instructor makes in diving. again technical divers always use backup for masks etc. might be a good idea to start implement these ideas for recreational divers as well. might be a good idea to start stealing more ideas from the technical community. (alternative air source etc is from the cave community with leader sheck exley and company). have a great diving year all scubaboard members!!!
kind regards
jonas samuelsson
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