Mask Issue

[giortire]

I had a mask issue recently on a dive trip. I was wearing a CressiSub Bigeyes mask, and out of the blue on a dive it started flooding. I saw no leaks around the glass, and no tears in the skirt. I had approximately 6 dives with this mask (it was almost new).
I had to switch to a rental mask for the rest of this day.
I tried my mask on a snorkle trip later in the day, and once again it flooded, this time as I would turn my head.
I obviously lost faith in this mask.
Does anyone have any ideas why this would have started, or how to fix it?

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by giortire

I had a mask issue recently on a dive trip. I was wearing a CressiSub Bigeyes mask, and out of the blue on a dive it started flooding. I saw no leaks around the glass, and no tears in the skirt. I had approximately 6 dives with this mask (it was almost new).
I had to switch to a rental mask for the rest of this day.
I tried my mask on a snorkle trip later in the day, and once again it flooded, this time as I would turn my head.
I obviously lost faith in this mask.
Does anyone have any ideas why this would have started, or how to fix it?

Get a buddy to look at you while you move your head- they may see the leak

[mm2002]

Sounds like a poor fit to me. Is your face unusually small, large, round, oblong, or otherwise unique? I ask this because I tried a couple of masks before I got one that fit me just right. I found that most production masks are made for the average "good looking" person. Being a bit ugly, I had to find one that fit all of the weird contours of my face.

[cyclone]

Originally Posted by mm2002

Sounds like a poor fit to me. Is your face unusually small, large, round, oblong, or otherwise unique? I ask this because I tried a couple of masks before I got one that fit me just right. I found that most production masks are made for the average "good looking" person. Being a bit ugly, I had to find one that fit all of the weird contours of my face.

Yep I agree, It once happened to me. The best thing is visit a scuba store. Try all of them and for sure you will end up with the one that fits you the best.

[giortire]

Thanks for all of the responses.
I do have a bit of a fat face, and a goatee.
The problem is that I do the "breathe in test" at the shops, and have even done the pool tests to try one out, only to find that past 20 feet, the mask leaks.
I have an old Aqualung Quartz 2, that does not leak, but is getting old, and may not last longer.
I will keep searching, and hope to find one that works.

[RoadRacer1978]

Probably something to do with fit. I also have the Cressi Sub "Big Eyes" mask and have made 13 dives on it so far with no problems. I have been able to turn my head in all directions, flood and clear, without any leaks.

[No Misses]

Originally Posted by giortire

I had a mask issue recently on a dive trip. I was wearing a CressiSub Bigeyes mask, and out of the blue on a dive it started flooding. I saw no leaks around the glass, and no tears in the skirt. I had approximately 6 dives with this mask (it was almost new).
I had to switch to a rental mask for the rest of this day.
I tried my mask on a snorkle trip later in the day, and once again it flooded, this time as I would turn my head.
I obviously lost faith in this mask.
Does anyone have any ideas why this would have started, or how to fix it?

How did the rental mask work out?

[dallasdivergirl]

make sure you try it out with your reg in. That changes the contours of your face. I had a great mask that I was trying out in the pool but when I hit blue water it leaked & leaked.

[Aspendiver]

I find most mask problems are caused by a too tight strap, not too loose.
(insert Lautrec joke here)

[wxboy911]

I dive a Big Eye too and my first dive after check out I had trouble with leaks as well. I used the mask all through the class and check out dives with no trouble so I took it out on the next trip-No leaks. I never figured out exactly what the problem was but the only time I did not shave before a dive was the time it leaked.