How Do You Choose Scuba Diving Equipment?
When selecting a scuba mask it is essential that it fits your face well to ensure that it is both comfortable and leak free. Without a good seal against the face you may spend much of your time clearing the mask of water, while an uncomfortable mask detracts from your diving experience – both lead to enjoying your dives less but because they distract you from your environment they are also potentially unsafe. Finding a mask that fits your face well is a simple matter and can be tested with the following three-step procedure: 1. Place the mask on your face but with the strap placed out of the way. 2. Inhale slightly through the nose so that the slight vacuum holds the mask on your face. 3. Test the fit by gently moving your head and it should remain in place if you gently try and pull it away from your face. At the end of this test you will have determined whether a scuba mask fits your face well or not, so now it is time to examine other features. Style Most masks on the market today h
