I keep a spare mask clipped off (using a ss double ended bolt snap) in my left thigh pocket on all dives.
You could put yours in your pocket no problem.... unless it is something like a KM bandmask ...
How do you wear your mask when your not using it?
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You could put yours in your pocket no problem.... unless it is something like a KM bandmask ...
kwesler
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always, but I am getting a little tired of the DMs telling me that the oils from my hair will interfere with defog...any truth to that?
Ken
PS. I DO wash my hair! (monthly, whether it needs it or not!)
Ken
PS. I DO wash my hair! (monthly, whether it needs it or not!)
sdexcalibur
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I was always told I should were it around your neck and very on the forhead, Reasoning behind it. What if your in the water and a wave comes in and knocks it off, or you fall for some reason
redseal
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When we were doing our open water certification dives, a rather loud "know it all" announced to all of us:"Are you in trouble? No, then get the d--n mask off of your head!" Welcome to the diving community.
Our DMs and instructors then gently informed all of us felons that a mask on the head, forehead or above, is considered a sign of distress or lack of control, and recommended always keeping your mask on properly when diving and preparing for the dive. Otherwise, store it around the neck or in gearbag. In our short tenure, we keep it on the face or around the neck. Since we don't know any different, it feels "normal."
Our DMs and instructors then gently informed all of us felons that a mask on the head, forehead or above, is considered a sign of distress or lack of control, and recommended always keeping your mask on properly when diving and preparing for the dive. Otherwise, store it around the neck or in gearbag. In our short tenure, we keep it on the face or around the neck. Since we don't know any different, it feels "normal."
mndolphin
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Obviously none of you wear prescription masks!!!
If I wore it anywhere but on my face I wouldn't be able to find the boat!!!:arrow:
If I wore it anywhere but on my face I wouldn't be able to find the boat!!!:arrow:
junkyard_dawg
Contributor
Backwards for me...
Ex-baseball catcher's nature I think.
Ex-baseball catcher's nature I think.
Me too...
I put it on and then go in the water.
I take it off when I'm back where I can swap it for my glasses.
I carry a spare perscription mask in a pocket for deeper dives just in case of emergencies.
You need to add a category "don't ever remove it while geared up..."
redseal
Contributor
AMEN!
Don't you find that it gets all fogged up when it's up and down, off and on?
(I'm talking about the mask!!)
Don't you find that it gets all fogged up when it's up and down, off and on?
(I'm talking about the mask!!)
Crispy
Contributor
When I'm not wearing it, I just attach it to my BC. Never gave it much thought. Now that I've heard several interesting ways, I'll have to try them out.
-Crispy
-Crispy
kystork
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I usually take mine off and put it on my arm or hold it in my hand. I don't like it around my neck
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