Mask always flooding

[seaangel]

I have an oceanmaster Z2, which has been very good except for the last 4-5 dives I have had it continually flooding on me. I have tried to tighten the strap, loosen the strap, reposition it on my head and many other positions. None seem to work. It seems that it doesn't leak if I pull it too tight, but this is extremly uncomfortable and leaves my face too red. I can get it to where only the nose has water in it but on ascent it runs down my throat as I look upward. Any thoughts or suggestions? My husband seems to think it is my hair, but I have short hair and I always pull it back wet before masking.

Happy Diving.
Cindy

 

[scubaturek]

Your frame might be cracked. Take a real close look with a strong light and a magnifying glass.

Joe

 

[The Chairman]

Hey Cindy,

Are you still trying to dive with your snorkle? If so,lose it!!! Other than that, stray hair, a lens that is almost out, a torn or deformed skirt, all could cause the problem. Go to a pool with a DM, Instructor, or friend, and check it out!

:tease:

 

[Liquid]

It might, ahm, be facial hair...

Take no offense, but I know some women with a considerable mustache that complain about licky mask all the time. I just didnt know how to tell them about it...

 

[syruss32]

Originally posted by Liquid
It might, ahm, be facial hair...

Take no offense, but I know some women with a considerable mustache that complain about licky mask all the time. I just didnt know how to tell them about it...

I found a tip about using a small amount of Vaseline on the upper lip to help seal the mask to the face when there is facial hair. I tried it when I was snorkeling in the Caribbean before I was a certified Scuba Finatic and it works.

The tip about the snorkel also works well. I have been diving without the snorkel on my mask for the last 5 or so dives and it sure helps a lot too.

 

[wheezy]

If the mask worked before, and only recently started leaking, I would say it either got dropped/stepped on/ ect...

Possibly a small crack or tear... then again,,, if you lost weight or something like that, it may simply just not fit any longer.

(GREAT EXCUSE TO BUY A NEW MASK)

 

[syruss32]

Originally posted by wheezy
(GREAT EXCUSE TO BUY A NEW MASK)

And with the economy in the shape it is in, buy one for a friend too. You can send mine to:

Syruss
5210 Leechers Road
DiversMound, TX 75028

Thanks a lot and I like Teal and Blue the best.

 

[Liquid]

syrus-

I just want to see how you tell it to a lady...

I had this dilema a couple of times...

 

[syruss32]

Originally posted by Liquid
syrus-

I just want to see how you tell it to a lady...

I had this dilema a couple of times...

I walk right up to the woman and say "Hey I want to put some Vaseline on your Lips"

If she slaps me she took it wrong

If she doesn't slap me it's a date

 

[Liquid]

All i can say, dear syrus, is-
I like my women clean shaven