Scuba Mask Selection to ensure diving pleasure.

Not everyone's head is the same shape, so people have big heads, some small, some have big noses others small the list goes on.

Scuba Mask selection is not hard, but it is very important to get the right fit for your face, the last thing you want is to have a diving mask that is uncomfortable and leaks.

Scuba Mask Selection

1. Remove the Straps
Not physically from the scuba mask, but place straps so they fall in front of the lense of your diving mask. Make sure they are out of the way.

2. Place Scuba Mask on your Face
Look to the ceiling of the shop your in and place the scuba mask on your face.

3. Make sure it Fits
Make sure the skirt of the scuba mask makes contact with your entire face. Concentrate on the comfort around your nose.

4. Inhale through your Nose
Whilst the scuba mask is on your face, slightly inhale through your nose, if the mask is a good fit it will stay on your face without the use of your hands. It should also be comfortable.

5. Try Again
This is the most important part, if the diving mask comes off or you need to push it on to keep it there, you need to try another mask. Keep trying till you get it right.


Uncomfortable Scuba Masks

Scuba mask selection is easy and will not take long.

If it does not fit do not buy it a poor fitting scuba mask will distract from your underwater experience, you want to go diving to enjoy the underwater world not to constantly practice mask clearing.

Now if you are fortunate to find a couple of masks that fit perfectly then make sure they have all the features and dare I say it, the right colour for you.

For information on mask features and mask construction have a look here.

For information on scuba mask maintenance and care have a look here, also if you want to know how to defog your diving mask.



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