lessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home4/undersea/public_html/blog/wp-content/themes/Underseas/style.less{"id":176,"date":"2015-08-10T08:52:45","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T13:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/underseas.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2015-08-14T13:12:39","modified_gmt":"2015-08-14T18:12:39","slug":"how-to-prep-your-mask-diving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/how-to-prep-your-mask-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prep Your Mask for Diving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/underseas-diver.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-180 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/underseas-diver-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"underseas diver\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/underseas-diver-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/underseas-diver-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/underseas-diver.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Your diving mask has to be one of the most important yet under-appreciated pieces of your scuba gear. Wearing a mask that fits right and doesn't fog or leak will make the difference between having an amazing, comfortable dive or a miserable one. Every diver has had at least one dive that was no fun only because their mask was either leaky or fogging.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 4 ways to ensure your scuba\u00a0mask is prepared to offer you the best diving support possible:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Purchase the best mask for YOUR face.<\/h2>\n<p>Faces come in all shapes and sizes and, therefore, so do <a href=\"http:\/\/underseasscubacenter.mwrc.net\/en\/category.php?product_category_id=5925\" target=\"_blank\">scuba diving masks<\/a>. \u00a0It is very important to take the time to try on multiple masks and choose the one that creates the best seal on your face. It is well worth the extra investment to purchase a nice mask made with a high-quality silicone skirt and tempered glass.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you already know how it fits, it is important when choosing a mask to not purchase it online, but come into <a href=\"https:\/\/underseas.com\/index.php\/find-us\">the\u00a0dive store<\/a> where you can try on a number of masks. The best way to fit a mask is to move the head strap out of the way and press the mask to your face. Gently inhale through your nose; if the mask sticks to your face, then it's a good seal.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Initial Lens Cleansing<\/h2>\n<p>Before using your mask for the first time make sure you scrub the inside and outside of the lenses to remove any residue left from the manufacturing process. \u00a0This can be done by using either toothpaste (NOT the gel kind) or Softscrub. \u00a0Place a dab on either lens, scrub in circular motions over the entire lens and rinse thoroughly. \u00a0Don't scrub too hard or scratching may occur. If this is not done prior to your first dive, the mask will fog no matter how much defog you use.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 Use Defog before EVERY dive<\/h2>\n<p>Defogging your masks only before your first dive of the day does not last long enough to cover you for your other dives. \u00a0To ensure your mask stays nice and clear during your entire day of diving, smear both lenses with defog (you can use your spit but it really doesn't work as well) and rinse before every. single. dive.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0 Properly fit your mask strap<a href=\"https:\/\/underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/mask-strap.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"https:\/\/underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/mask-strap-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"mask strap\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/mask-strap-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/mask-strap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/mask-strap.jpg 373w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Leakage can be just as much of a problem as fogging. \u00a0When a mask leaks, people instantly think that the mask doesn't fit. \u00a0However, there are instances where the mask is leaking because it being worn improperly. \u00a0There are two things to consider\u00a0in regards to properly fitting your mask on your head: (1) tighten the strap so it is nice and snug but DO NOT over tighten it. \u00a0You do not need your mask suction cupped to your face; in fact, it is possible to wear your mask too tight, which will actually cause it to leak. (2) Make sure you are wearing your mask strap right across the crown of your head. \u00a0It is not uncommon to see divers wearing the strap down toward the base of their heads; this will cause the mask to be pulled downward and cause leakage.<\/p>\n<p>The staff here at <a href=\"https:\/\/underseas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Underseas Scuba Center<\/a> are well trained in the techniques to properly fitting a mask to every diver that walks through our doors.\u00a0 Don't short cut this one!\u00a0 A comfortable, fog and leak free mask is a key ingredient to safe and fun diving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your diving mask has to be one of the most important yet under-appreciated pieces of your scuba gear. Wearing a mask that fits right and doesn't fog or leak will make the difference between having an amazing, comfortable dive or a miserable one. 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