Allison Finch
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Yes, you definitely have the strap too high on the back of your head. It's pulling the mask up onto the bottom of your nose. OUCH!
Mask sore spot question
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ScubaTexas
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Allison Finch:
That describes precisely the problem I have experienced a few times. It sure does make the piece of cartilage at the bottom of the nose sore after a few days of diving. Thanks for the tip on the mask strap placement.
Mine does that too. It's just one of those things... actually I find that when I'm more horizontal and keep my face pointed a little more down instead of keeping my head vertical all the time it doesn't happen anymore.
Wijbrandus
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I get the same problem. I usually have to reseat my mask during the dive a few times to relieve the pressure.
This is my second mask. The first one was far more painful. I do have a rather large schnoz though.
This is my second mask. The first one was far more painful. I do have a rather large schnoz though.
IlikeItwetPls
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My wife and I have the same problem when diving with a 'purge' mask. We changed to non-purge and no more problems.
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