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EVERY time I smile big I get a mask leak. I hate to be expressionless when someone shows me something really cool, but I also hate the mask leak.Mate there are some things we don't need to know so just call them smile lines like everyone else
Learn to keep your face expressionless and smile with your eyes, petroleum jelly works
EVERY time I smile big I get a mask leak. I hate to be expressionless when someone shows me something really cool, but I also hate the mask leak.![]()
Do not use Petroleum jelly with your mask, it is petroleum based and will disintegrate the silicone skirt on your mask. Use silicone grease.
What is GUE and DIR?If you’re smiling a lot while diving look into GUE or DIR that should take care of it
Also try not only strap positioning but different tightness etc as previously suggested.
Rejoice in your ignorance!What is GUE and DIR?
Thank you for mentioning the positioning of the strap AND different degrees of tightness.