Should I purchase a new mask?

[Kawika]

Hi Folks...

I just started my Open Water Diver training course last night. As a quick background...I was born & raised in Hawai'i as a son of a fisherman...so I have 20+ years of snorkeling experience...but zero experience with scuba. Anyhow...I currently own an U.S. Divers/Aqua Lung X-Ray Mask & was wondering if it would be an adequate mask for scuba use or should I consider getting a new one? It seems to be a good mask for snorkeling purposes...but I wasn't sure if it would also be a good fit for scuba as well. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks...

Kawika

 

[MechDiver]

I don't know what an X-Ray mask is, but USD makes good masks. If it has a nose pocket it should be okay. I would suggest asking your instructor, that's what they're there for.

MD

 

[Kawika]

There's a link to the US Divers/Aqua Lung website & the mask in question in my post above. I do plan on bringing my mask with me to our next class to get his input on the subject...but I just wanted to do some research of my own as well as opposed to just relying on a single person's opinion.

Thanks...

Kawika

 

[chuckrt]

Kawika,

Your mask from the picture looks like it should be fine, Looks just like my Seadive and it has been used for three years now. Enjoy and have fun.

chuckrt

 

[Kawika]

The main thing I think may pose a problem is that I don't believe you have direct access to your nose to pinch it when equalizing. That's never really been a concern in the past when snorkeling...