Lessons Mask strap broke during a dive

[happy-diver]

In case something brakes I keep a few complete sets of gear at home, it's not far away

My head had been banged about in a wreck one day and as I sufaced my mask fell off
The silicone strap was torn and the lenses were scratched and chipped, Cressi Big Eyes

Ha ha ha ha ha, cool.

 

[Wibble]

That's why we have two fin pockets. One for each mask to be stored in.

It's a good idea to use two identical masks and rotate them between the pocket and your face.

 

[Belzelbub]

I believe the word you’re looking for is “velcro”.

Not in the one posted. That one doesn’t use Velcro, and is far superior. The problem with the Velcro versions is that the Velcro stops the inherent stretchiness of the neoprene.

The version posted uses a buckle or clasp to adjust without impacting the stretch of the neoprene.

 

[Allen-1]

Not in the one posted. That one doesn’t use Velcro, and is far superior. The problem with the Velcro versions is that the Velcro stops the inherent stretchiness of the neoprene.

The version posted uses a buckle or clasp to adjust without impacting the stretch of the neoprene.

Hmmm. I stand corrected. Thank you

ETA - US source? Or English based site?

 

[lowwall]

That's why we have two fin pockets. One for each mask to be stored in.

It's a good idea to use two identical masks and rotate them between the pocket and your face.

Wouldn't it be easier if you put your feet in the fin pockets instead?

 

[Belzelbub]

Hmmm. I stand corrected. Thank you

ETA - US source? Or English based site?

Here's one on Scuba.com. For some reason, I'm only seeing the split straps.

https://www.scuba.com/p-aknmsbk/akona-neoprene-mask-strap-cover-black

I can't remember the brand on mine at the moment. Picked it up a a local shop.

 

[Wibble]

Wouldn't it be easier if you put your feet in the fin pockets instead?

It's a sod to drive home with fins on. Mainly as I'm worried that my masks might get damaged.

 

[FreqFlier]

ETA - US source? Or English based site?

We get ours at this nice Oz site. Cool ways to customize too

https://scubamaskstrap.com/choose-your-scuba-mask-straps/

 

[Imla]

I believe the word you’re looking for is “velcro”.

And yes.

Actually... absolutely NOT. Velcro is useless in this setting. It is not adjustable on the fly as the "buckle-thing" you see in the link, and it will ruin hoods or hair. So... No... I was looking for the maskstrapbucklethingword... Still looking...

 

[Belzelbub]

Actually... absolutely NOT. Velcro is useless in this setting. It is not adjustable on the fly as the "buckle-thing" you see in the link, and it will ruin hoods or hair. So... No... I was looking for the maskstrapbucklethingword... Still looking...

I think it's can buckle.