FIXXERVI6
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Why do poeple generally not like purge masks? The one with the valves in em.
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AaronBBrown once bubbled...
I like mine.
The only problem is it is difficult (read: impossible for me) to squeeze your nose for clearing with only one hand. This
guerosd once bubbled...
3) Creates bad habits and loss of a critical skill (mask clearing). Divers w/o purge valve have to clear their mask the old fashion way or even remove/replace (hence they become practiced at the skill and comfortable w/o the mask). If you ever get your mask kicked off or flooded by another diver (it happens all the time), you WANT to have this skill be second nature.