Leaking mask

[Karloss]

I'm curious, will wearing a mask to tight cause it to swamp with you?

 

[Wayward Son]

yes, it can

 

[spectrum]

swamp with you?

Based on your thread title I'll offer that more mask fits are corrected by loosening the strap than tightening so the answer is yes.

Pete

 

[tstormdiver]

I have the problem all the time when diving with a hood. Air gets into the hood, swells & pulls the straps tighter. Yes, I've vented the hood like crazy, but it still traps air.

 

[Bratface]

Yes, you can make your mask too tight and it will leak. If you are having this problem, loosen the strap. It it still leaks, check to see if you have some of your hair trapped inside of the skirt. The mask may been too large for your face as well which will cause it to leak. If it's an old mask, the skirt may be worn out and the mask will need to be replaced.

 

[Karloss]

Thanks,l'll try that.

 

[leapfrog]

Yes. Does the mask fit your face by you putting it on your face without using the strap and inhaling? It should stick to your face creating a seal.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

It really depends. In most cases tighter is not better, on the other hand the reverse is sometimes true. It just depends on the mask and the face.

Personally, I like my mask a bit on the tight side so it stays put. An artifact of 20 years diving in areas with high flow or current where a loose mask wil get lifted off your face.

 

[Walter]

Where did you hear the term swamp with you? If you want to be understood, don't use it with regard to masks.

 

[Karloss]

It's a term that I just happen to use and by the responses I have recieved, it appears that most everyone understood. I do appredciate your attention to this thread and to my terminology. With you teaching and mentoring maybe one day, I too, will become a SCUBA guru. Thank you.