Face masks

Just after a quick bit of very basic advice please. I'm interested in
doing some snorkelling off the east coast of Scotland and I've got a
wetsuit, fins etc but, like every one I've ever tried my mask leaks
really badly (it's old and cheap). Can anyone recommend a good all
purpose mask, or failing that some brands, and what i should be looking
to pay for a mask that will let me enjoy a look around under water
without constant adjustments and a steady trickle of cold water into my
left eye?

very many thanks.

"P.S.Burton" <dlbits@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Just after a quick bit of very basic advice please. I'm interested in
> doing some snorkelling off the east coast of Scotland and I've got a
> wetsuit, fins etc but, like every one I've ever tried my mask leaks
> really badly (it's old and cheap). Can anyone recommend a good all
> purpose mask, or failing that some brands, and what i should be looking
> to pay for a mask that will let me enjoy a look around under water
> without constant adjustments and a steady trickle of cold water into my
> left eye?
>
> very many thanks.

Put it up to your face and inhale lightly through your nose.

Whatever mask seals and stays there is the mask for you.

Scott wrote:
> "P.S.Burton" <dlbits@gmail.com> wrote in message

> >
> > very many thanks.
>
> Put it up to your face and inhale lightly through your nose.
>
> Whatever mask seals and stays there is the mask for you.

.......and feels comfortable. Comfort is huge, no matter what piece of
gear you are purchasing.

*

Star wrote:
> Scott wrote:
>> "P.S.Burton" <dlbits@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
>>> very many thanks.
>> Put it up to your face and inhale lightly through your nose.
>>
>> Whatever mask seals and stays there is the mask for you.
>
> .......and feels comfortable. Comfort is huge, no matter what piece of
> gear you are purchasing.
>
> *
>

Check the fit with your snorkel in place


John

"P.S.Burton" <dlbits@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150021585.663418.209810@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Just after a quick bit of very basic advice please. I'm interested in
> doing some snorkelling off the east coast of Scotland and I've got a
> wetsuit, fins etc but, like every one I've ever tried my mask leaks
> really badly (it's old and cheap). Can anyone recommend a good all
> purpose mask, or failing that some brands, and what i should be looking
> to pay for a mask that will let me enjoy a look around under water
> without constant adjustments and a steady trickle of cold water into my
> left eye?
>
> very many thanks.
>

Your best bet with something like a mask is to go to a reputable dive shop
and see which masks they have fit your face properly, usually it will be
more than one brand or style. After proper fit look for comfort, a mask
that gives you the best view, and then, style. If you buy a decent mask and
take proper care of it, it should last you a long time.

Jay

Popeye wrote:
> "John Mason Jr" <notvalid@cox.net.invalid> wrote in message
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>
>> Check the fit with your snorkel in place
>>
>> John
>
> What's a snorkel?
>
>

A potential line entanglement device normally found in my dive bag just
in case I find a use for one.

John

"Popeye" <Popeye@Finalprotectivefire.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "John Mason Jr" <notvalid@cox.net.invalid> wrote in message
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> > Check the fit with your snorkel in place
> >
> > John
>
> What's a snorkel?

http://uboat.net/technical/schnorchel.htm

"Clifford Beshers" <whistler@san.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Alan Street wrote:
>
>>
>> An accoutrement used for snorkeling, of course
>
> And freediving.

That's true. They're required in order to dive for free in Laguna.

Greg Mossman wrote:
> "Clifford Beshers" <whistler@san.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:ob3jg.10402$Z67.1712@tornado.socal.rr.com...
>> Alan Street wrote:
>>
>>> An accoutrement used for snorkeling, of course
>> And freediving.
>
> That's true. They're required in order to dive for free in Laguna.

Bullshit. You can't do anything for free in Laguna.

Popeye wrote:

> "John Mason Jr" <notvalid@cox.net.invalid> wrote in message
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>
>
>>Check the fit with your snorkel in place
>>
>>John
>
>
> What's a snorkel?


Tuba is the french word for it.

Anyway, it's a strangely bent joke of a horn without a
proper taper, which makes it harder to blow the harmonics.

A constant worry for the DIR crowd, because they can't
remember the signal code for " I am finning backwards".

Matthias