Mask Help!! Under nose not sealing :(

[fred32176]

Ignore what is happening around the nose. It doesn't matter to your vision or breathing. It is just an annoyance.

When you do a valsalva maneuver, you pinch the pliable nose pocket of the mask and the tiny void in the nose area from pinching with your fingers can cause a tiny bit of water to go in the nose pocket or you may have bubbles come out. Exhaling through the nose will cause bubbles to come out of the mask.

I trim the upper part of my mustache and use a liberal amount of silicone on what is left of my mustache. If a small amount of water gets pulled into the nose pocket when I equalize I ignore it.

 

[bleda2002]

Let the hair grow back and use silicone/super lube on the upper lip and feel the seal.

I've tried a ton of masks shaved, unshaved, Amish and the only real seal I've gotten is when I use the silicone on the lip.

 

[happy-diver]

Yeah or sunscreen or face cream, vaseline or,

Just took these pics with my phone.

As for purge masks constantly leaking; I can only speak to my own personal experience. I had major issues with good quality, well fitting mask without nose valve. I've got 80 dives on this model, 27 on the one my brother lent me and the remainder on the one in the pics; all without leak issues.

See how the nose seal is not cut forward of the skirt

Magnificent!

 

[HM_legon]

It turns out, a Tusa Viso Pro was the correct fit. all works now! thanks for the input.

The over tightness was definitely a factor

 

[Chiefvest]

Having the same issue with a tusa Zensee, I'll try loosening mine up a bit as well

 

[Scott G. Bonser]

Different faces are compatible to different Masks. I must have almost 80 of them and they ALL ( remarkably) seal especially w/surface seal test. Try different models. Some of mine are older than me. The best way to find a good one is to try at the dive shop find one that sits well and doesn’t dislodge easy. Shake your head to try. My best masks are a ‘The Diver's Choice’ black silicone ‘vintage style’ with front equalizer and Two old Voit masks with front purges. Both ‘sit’ comfortably without pressing on my skin and reseal easy by just fitting it on without stretching the skirt. You will find a mask that suits your comfort level.

 

[happy-diver]

Mate if we went to the dive shop together I sucked the mask onto my face
and you tried with your feet on my chest, to pull it off, without sucess

There is still a good possibility it will leak under those waters

 

[happy-diver]

Ignore what is happening around the nose. It doesn't matter to your vision or breathing. It is just an annoyance.

But I subscribe to the philosophy where If I'm looking to buy a boat I avoid the ones with the extra bailing buckets

 

[Scott G. Bonser]

Well, R I H D….masks leak…Mine are mostly watertight. Some divers like a slight leak to clear their faceplate during a dive. Not me, I would rather let a little water in or a lot if I get the ‘foggy mask’ …I reckon, my choice…easy to purge w/any mask.