Mustache

[Jorbar1551]

I have a mustache and sometimes have a small leak in my mask, sometimes not. Do other people with mustaches have this problem?

 

[skierbri10]

I have a mustache and sometimes have a small leak in my mask, sometimes not. Do other people with mustaches have this problem?

I get a small leak, it just fills in the nose cavity on my mask.

 

[huskychemist]

Yep. Constant seepage of water into my mask. But I sure know how to clear!

 

[H2Andy]

hmm... well... i keep my goatee trimmed short, so... no, no problems

i've heard that putting some vaseline on the mustache can help

 

[Wayward Son]

I shave a bit under my nose before diving. No more leaks.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

sometimes I get a slight leak, but not enough to bother. Besides, if the mask fogs I have a little water to swish.

 

[HowardE]

I have a mustache and sometimes have a small leak in my mask, sometimes not. Do other people with mustaches have this problem?

I use a good flavored lip balm... I prefer one that is not too firm like chapstick, but more firm than carmex. I get little to no leakage.

 

[freediver]

I also shave down a bit under the nose and have used silicone grease with success.:11:

 

[Atticus]

hmm... well... i keep my goatee trimmed short, so... no, no problems

i've heard that putting some vaseline on the mustache can help

I've heard (but can't back up) that vaseline will destroy a mask over time and that silicone lube is a better choice.

I have had a mustach for most of my dives and just practice clearing a little more than everyone else. It wasn't a problem until I started rebreather diving (gas consumption increases dramatically compared to not clearing as often).

 

[kidspot]

When I have my beard I shave about 1/8" under my nose - works 75% of the time... the rest of the time... well that's why we learn to clear our mask right?

Aloha, Tim