| Let's face it, the time you have underwater is | | | | of water seeping into the scuba mask to as little as |
| precious and limited. Don't be inconvenienced and | | | | possible. |
| waste valuable time fixing problems with a scuba | | | | Comfort is also important when it comes to scuba |
| mask on your next scuba dive or snorkeling | | | | gear. Be sure the silicone strap fits nicely around your |
| experience. It can also be embarrassing if you hold up | | | | head and doesn't pull your hair. Adjustments of the |
| the entire diving group or miss the dive altogether | | | | strap can be made on both sides of the mask to |
| because of faulty scuba gear. | | | | achieve the best comfort while diving. |
| There's a lot more to consider when investing in a | | | | Another option to consider is the type of lenses in |
| scuba diving mask than you might think. Everyone | | | | the mask. Two basic choices are the side-view lenses |
| has a unique face and head shape. It's important that | | | | or the flat regular type. Side-view lenses can improve |
| the mask conform to your face and create a water | | | | your field of vision. If you wear glasses a good idea |
| tight seal. A mask that doesn't seal properly can be | | | | is getting a mask with optical lenses prescribed to |
| very frustrating and limit the enjoyment on your trip. | | | | your needs. |
| Here is a good way to test for a suitable fit. Take | | | | Try to prevent a difficult and possibly dangerous |
| the mask and put it on your face (the way it will be | | | | situation before it happens. When purchasing scuba |
| when diving) without the strap used to hold it. Inhale | | | | equipment or snorkeling gear, do your homework and |
| slowly and the mask should stay put. If inhaling | | | | get what is necessary to meet your recreational |
| harder is required or the mask falls off, most likely | | | | requirements. |
| this isn't a good fit. The goal is to restrict the amount | | | | |