more about Masks


		more about MASKS

	After buying a mask, you will need to prepare it for its first use. Scrubbing the inside lens with white toothpaste will remove the film that the manufacture provides to protect from scratching. Without removing the film the mask will fog up. Really no point to snorkel if you cannot see. To keep your mask from fogging, be sure to use something to cut the surface tension on the inside of the lens. Using a commercial Defog or your own spit. The real trick to whatever you use is to use it just before you enter the water and your mask is still dry. A couple of drops rubbed on the inside of the lens and a quick rinse in the ocean and fogging will never be a problem

If you discover your mask is taking on water, there are a few possible causes. Assuming that you have a good quality mask that fits you well, the most common problem is smile lines. These are the creases in your face that appear on either side of your nose when you smile. Some people have more pronounced lines than others but nearly everyone has them to some degree. If you look in a mirror or have a friend look at your face and mask, you can readily see if that's your problem. The solution is to smooth your cheeks out when you are putting the mask on. The next most common reason for a mask to leak is having the strap adjusted too tight. Contrary to logic, the tighter your strap, the more your mask will leak. So if you have a leaking problem, be sure not to tighten the strap to try to fix it. It might only make it worse. Wear your strap slightly high on the back of your head and not too tight!


	A mustache is another major cause of a leaking mask. A few tricks to alleviating this problem: Shave your mustache or at least the top edge of it to give the mask a place to seal to skin, wear your mask as high on your face as possible to avoid as much of the mustache as possible, a little chapstick on the offending hair can help