Neoprene Mask Straps?

[Firefyter]

I use this one: Mask Strap. It's by far the best I've found out there, it uses no velcro, and it's easy to adjust on the fly if need be.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I have one on all three of my masks. I'd hate to have to dive without one. IMHO they should be standard on all masks.

 

[wunat]

It's much easier to count divers without the neoprene mask straps here than to see how many are using them.

Most divers seem to automatically get one along with their mask.

 

[kidspot]

I like them also, though i've had similar problems with the Velcro rubbing my ears raw, so I sewed 2 small neoprene sleeves to put over the velcro - PERFECT solution. I've also tried the newer styles that have nylon webbing straps instead of velcro - more comfortable, but they release MUCH too easily - I've had them release mid dive nearly every other dive... Either way however they are much better IMO than the rubber straps.

Aloha, Tim

 

[CompuDude]

I like them also, though i've had similar problems with the Velcro rubbing my ears raw, so I sewed 2 small neoprene sleeves to put over the velcro - PERFECT solution. I've also tried the newer styles that have nylon webbing straps instead of velcro - more comfortable, but they release MUCH too easily - I've had them release mid dive nearly every other dive... Either way however they are much better IMO than the rubber straps.

Aloha, Tim

I've seen two kinds with nylon webbing: Those with cam-buckles (like mini plastic weight belt buckles):

... and those with a simple triglide-type fastener:

I like how easy the cam-buckle-style ones are to adjust and I've never had one pop open, but I have no problem believing it could happen. I've had both, and I prefer the simpler style. Neither has any velcro to rub anything raw, it's really not tough to change sizes (something I do VERY rarely since you never really dive hoodless in SoCal unless you're part polar bear). There are fewer failure points on the one without the buckles.

 

[RoyN]

I like the one at scuba.com and it has velcro whic I perfer!

 

[Mthelming]

Just got one in the mail yesterday. I had to slide my strap through it and it has 2 small pices of velcro inside it to keep the straps seperated. Works great, easy to get on the straps and east to get on my head! Only $4.95!
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/CategoryID_958/Context_954/Sort_Stock/DescSort_0/Accessories/AQUNS.html?Hit=1

 

[Ber Rabbit]

Hopping on the neoprene strap bandwagon

I too have fine hair so I put my hair in a ponytail low on my head so the strap has something to rest on top of. I seldom dive without my hood though so usually slippage is a non-issue.

The only problem I've seen with the ones that have the straps and cam buckles, etc. is difficulty attaching a snorkel. Some of my students who have smaller heads don't have much strap length between the mask and the neoprene so the cam/adjusting slide gets in the way of putting the snorkel on.
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Hopping on the neoprene strap bandwagon

I too have fine hair so I put my hair in a ponytail low on my head so the strap has something to rest on top of. I seldom dive without my hood though so usually slippage is a non-issue.

The only problem I've seen with the ones that have the straps and cam buckles, etc. is difficulty attaching a snorkel. Some of my students who have smaller heads don't have much strap length between the mask and the neoprene so the cam/adjusting slide gets in the way of putting the snorkel on.
Ber :lilbunny:

A snorkel? I thought you were scuba diving?

 

[ClayJar]

The only problem I've seen with the ones that have the straps and cam buckles, etc. is difficulty attaching a snorkel. Some of my students who have smaller heads don't have much strap length between the mask and the neoprene so the cam/adjusting slide gets in the way of putting the snorkel on.
Ber :lilbunny:

Would I be struck by lightning if I jokingly responded, "That's the problem with those 'adjustable' mask harnesses. They should've gone with the hog!"

Note: Any deficiencies in the humor of this post are the sorry result of one of my cats having a hurling party in the middle of the night... and my misfortunate choice to step into my shoe without looking in it first. (Et tu, kitty?) They *told* me to beware the Ides of March!