| If you prepare a scuba diving mask properly, it helps | | | | destination only to find that the rubber strap that |
| to eliminate fogging problems forever. One very | | | | holds your mask in place has rotted through. |
| inexpensive way to prevent fogging is to take 1-2 | | | | Scuba diving masks can sharpen your vision and keep |
| drops of baby shampoo and smear it around the lens | | | | you and your eyes safer while you swim, snorkel or |
| of your mask. A time-worn tradition to prevent | | | | explore underwater. If you wear prescription eye |
| fogging is to simply spit in your mask and rub it over | | | | wear, this need not be a barrier to your diving |
| the surface of the mask's lens, but this has recently | | | | experience. There are a number of sources to |
| come into disfavor. Masks that have been spit in | | | | purchase prescription masks and goggles to enhance |
| tend to grow some very nasty black mold with time. | | | | your underwater experiences. You need not be |
| One of the first things to invest in when purchasing | | | | concerned about if your mask will fit over a pair of |
| scuba equipment is a dive mask. Although you can | | | | glasses if you make this investment. When you think |
| buy masks from many retailers,this is not the item to | | | | about it, the reason that you wanted to take up |
| cheap out on. Don't purchase an inferior mask, | | | | diving at all was to see a multitude of fish species |
| thinking that it will be good enough for your | | | | and underwater formations. If you can't see without |
| purposes, even if you are a novice diver. Nothing | | | | glasses, prescription masks make total sense. |
| could be further from the truth. A mask made with | | | | It's simple to take care of your scuba diving mask |
| safety glass lenses is superior to one made with | | | | with some basic maintenance tips. Store your mask |
| plastic lenses. | | | | lenses down in a plastic case to avoid scratching and |
| The right scuba diving mask can make or break a | | | | to keep the silicone skirt that forms the seal around |
| dive. There is nothing more annoying than having a | | | | your face from becoming warped from exposure to |
| mask that does not fit properly, and fogs up or | | | | sunlight. Sometimes your mask may come with a |
| leaks. All that money you spent on a dream diving | | | | protective coating, which may be removed using a |
| vacation will seem wasted if you are having problems | | | | soft cloth and a non-abrasive toothpaste. This should |
| with this most basic piece of equipment.One way to | | | | only be done with glass lenses, not plastic ones. |
| check if a mask fits you properly is to put your mask | | | | Always test a small area of the lens to ensure that |
| on loosely, then lean forward and inhale. This should | | | | you are not adding scratches if you need to do this |
| create enough suction to hold your mask in place. If | | | | step. Always rinse your mask in plain water after a |
| it slips, try a different style mask. | | | | dive, particularly if you have been diving in salt water. |
| Buying a high quality scuba mask and its proper care | | | | A diver's two most important pieces of equipment |
| will ensure the longevity of the mask. There is no | | | | are their scuba diving mask and swim fins. A well |
| point buying expensive scuba gear but skimping on | | | | fitting mask won't leak or fog, and good swim fins |
| the quality of your mask. If you are constantly | | | | will allow a diver to dive for longer periods without |
| fighting a leaking mask, your dives will be shorter and | | | | becoming fatigued. For the ultimate in diving |
| so will your temper. Remember to always inspect | | | | experiences the mask of choice would be the 'goggle' |
| your mask before leaving on a diving trip. There is | | | | type with a silicone skirt. The fins of choice would be |
| nothing more annoying than arriving at your | | | | the 'enclosed heel' type with booties. |