Purge Poll?

[Zagnut]

I use a U.S. Divers mask without a purge valve. It seems like sometimes a little water would get into my snorkle(thru the valve) so I guess I just figured it would be just one more thing that could go wrong(they always seemed kind of flimsy looking). I have no problems clearing my mask and am happy with it.

 

[Iguana Don]

No urge to purge here, use a Mares freediving mask, ultra low volume. Don't need or want any holes in my mask to leak.

So there you have it.

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[Warhammer]

All the purge masks I've tried make it difficult squeeze my nostrils shut for equalizing. I don't use that method often anymore, but sometimes I might if I'm having diffculties. Plus I guess since I'm a mustache man, I've gotten use to purging often and I have no need for a purge valve.

 

[BetterLateThannever]

Couldn't stand the darned thing. Leaked constantly. I am now purge free.

 

[Walter]

I don't use a purge mask. Salt water doesn't irritate my eyes, it's merely a matter of getting used to it.

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[crabman]

Everyone is different. My primary mask has a purge. My second does not. With a purge I do find myself exhaling thru my nose more. But I don't have a problem with either mask even though I do have a mustache. The key is they both fit very well.

 

[JR#97]

Originally posted by Starfish
He wanted the purge mask back. I told him okay, if I could get a Cessi "Big Eyes."

Going to use the Cressi in the pool next week.

Hey Starfish,
I have the Big Eyes as well. I pretty much bought them in a hurry because they were with a package deal. The cool thing about them, is that with the Big lenses, you can have a relatively substantial amount of water in there, and it's not going to get in your eyes unless you look way up. After I bought them, I was looking at getting a purge mask, but now I'm satisfied and don't feel the need for a purge.

Have you had a chance to try them out yet?

 

[Texass]

I've tried a purge mask, but found equalizing was a hassle. Mares makes a mask called the Lirica that has the strap buckles near the top of the mask to make clearing easy. Problem I had with that was the lower skirt would leak around my moustache since all the strap force was up on top. I currently switch off between a ScubaPro Frameless and a Dacor Bandit. Once you get the hang of it, clearing a mask is easy.

Just remember it's your dollar. If you like it and it isn't a hazard, you got the right one.

 

[Mr. Sunday]

I dont think a purge in needed. If anything it seems to cause a little bit of leaking. With proper traing clearing a mask is no problem without the valve

 

[Damselfish]

note this thread is from 2001...