Mask for a broken, then healed nose

[Allan Kaizer]

Hey everybody I'm looking for some recommendations.

The title is a bit of lie. I've never broken my nose, but have had several non-diving friends that have, and this seems to be the best way to describe where i'm getting a lot of pressure from the nose pocket. I have a narrow face, but i guess a protruding nose :shocked2:
Right about the point where the cartilage of my nose meets bone (top of the bridge) I start to get a lot of pain after about 30-35 minutes of diving, to the point where i'm constantly resettling my mask to try and get rid of the problem.

Any recommendations perhaps from some other who have gone through this problem??? Cheers, Allan

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Sorry, forgot to mention that at the moment I am using the Sub-gear Devil. A great mask, besides the pain though.

 

[CT-Rich]

I have the same problem, modern masks never fit me (I have rather grand Roman-esque nose). Your best solution is to go out and buy an old style porthole type mask. I saw them listed as "Classic Round Snorkel masks". Don't see them around too much, but they are out there. The one I have I had some issues with the straps not staying tight and it took some fiddling but now works great. As a bonus, they cost half as much as the more stylish bretheren. Goes well with my hand cast weights, vintage dive knife and regulator.

 

[Paladin]

The way to keep the straps on the old oval masks in place is to tape them once you have them adjusted to your preference. I've been using them for decades.

You can buy one here:

Buy $59.99 Voit UDT Fins Duck Feet Vintage Scuba Diving Masks

 

[DevonDiver]

A mask that fits.... fits.

The best solution is to try as many models/brands as you can, to find 'that special one' that fits you like a glove.

I've broken my nose four times - and I love my Cressi Big Eyes. That may not work for your friends though...

 

[Rogersea]

I have had great success with the Mares X vision if you can find one.

Cheers,
Roger