Mask with moustache?

thensley · 04-19-2007, 02:03 PM

I am just now beginning to explore the possibility of taking a SCUBA class.

One of my big concerns is finding a mask that will seal properly with my moustache. I plan on going to my LDS this weekend to try on some masks. Any suggestions as to which masks I should focus on?

I have read about using chap stick on my moustache (or shaving some of the upper part of my moustache) to help the mask seal. I would just prefer to find a mask that will seal properly.

I just purchased a Tilos mask on eBay. I can place it on my face, inhale, and the mask will stay on my face....as long as I keep inhaling fairly strongly (I keep hearing the air come in the mask.). I ASSUME that this mask will probably NOT work for me.....right?

Obviously I have NO experience. How about a full-face mask. Would these seal better with my moustache? What are the negative things about these?

Trevor

MgicTwnger · 04-19-2007, 02:45 PM

Face it (pun intended), no mask is going to seal 100% over a moustache no matter what you do, including gooping it up with Vaseline or silicone gel. I just live with it by exhaling through my nose a lot, a kind of mini-purge.
A full face mask is expensive and requires special training, not for novices.

thensley · 04-19-2007, 02:53 PM

I kind of figured that.

Any suggestions as to which masks will seal the best?

MgicTwnger · 04-19-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thensley

I kind of figured that.

Any suggestions as to which masks will seal the best?

Not really, just go down to your LDS and try a few.

**glynneco** · 04-19-2007, 10:07 PM

yeah, every face is different. I found a dive rite mask worked well for me. It still leaks a little but purge and don't think about it.

Mattferret · 04-29-2007, 12:16 PM

not sure if you still wanted any input to this thread and I'm not sure how much my opinion would count, but, I have a moustache / goatee thing going on and I found that the Mares Pure Vision fitted and sealed pretty good.
I found that adjusting the strap down the back of my head further sealed it a treat.