I used to have a very thick mustache and didn't seem to have any problems. I think it was thick enuff that it self sealed. I have noticed though that now that it's gone I rarely if ever need to clear my mask. So it was leaking a little with a stache but not enuff to be annoying.
Mask leakage and mustaches
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raizyr
, May 10 2004 08:37 AM
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Posted 16 May 2004 - 05:31 PM
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 09:56 AM
I had the same problem. I found that trimming it short created a worse leak. I leave mine a little longer and apply a little silicone grease. It has worked wonders for me.
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 04:31 PM
As you can see by my pic, I have a goatee and I get asked about this all the time. I have never had any problems with my mask leaking.
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 04:43 PM
ummmm 27 ?????Can you see why I might have had a mask sealing problem? (Anyone want to guess my age at that point?).
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 04:52 PM
Oh, drbill is going to love you Yvonne!ummmm 27 ?????
Can you see why I might have had a mask sealing problem? (Anyone want to guess my age at that point?).
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 07:00 PM
Hey ZD- do you get mask leakage around your beak & feathers???? 
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 08:17 PM
Ductape, seems to fix everything else!Okay, so this past weekend, I did the confined water portion of SDI's OW certification.
I have a mustache that I trimmed short (normally keep it short, but I made sure to get it short just before the class thinking it would have less chance of breaking the mask seal).
The first day, I had very little problem getting my mask to seal. However I confess to forgetting that I had it on and exhaling through my nose a bit too much.
The second day, I could not get it to seal at all! To make it worse, the chlorine in the pool was outrageous. My eyes burned so bad.
Third day was kinda in between. I had some initial trouble with leaking, and then for a good 15 mins or so I got lucky and got a good seal.
the instructor and dive master had some suggestions such as silicone grease (where do you get that anyway?), leaving the 'stache a bit longer so that the hairs would lie down easier, or shaving down a bit under the nose (which I tried some the third day, but I didnt want to look too funny).
Anyone have the magic solution? And I think I look REALLY funny with it shaved off so I dont really wanna do that
-Chris
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Posted 23 June 2004 - 09:03 PM
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Posted 24 June 2004 - 08:14 AM
Hey ZD- do you get mask leakage around your beak & feathers????
:dltears: Yes I do!
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But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--"WOW--What a ride!"
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Posted 25 June 2004 - 07:58 AM
changed to a oceanmaster z2 problems resolved, and love having the bifocals with me.
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Posted 25 June 2004 - 07:55 PM
She was a smart women. You are much too good looking to be hiding behind all that hair. How about 32?I shaved mine off about 14 years ago and solved my mask sealing problem. I'd worn one for many years. Of course the REAL reason I shaved it off was for a lady (my SO of 7 1/2 years... AFTER I shaved)! No real problems sealing since then and I look much younger (who am I fooling?).
Can you see why I might have had a mask sealing problem? (Anyone want to guess my age at that point?).
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Edited by nextariel, 25 June 2004 - 07:56 PM.
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 05:03 AM
I shaved mine off about 14 years ago and solved my mask sealing problem. I'd worn one for many years. Of course the REAL reason I shaved it off was for a lady
Dr. B.
Was that before or after you left ma, pa and other kinfolks back in the mountains and headed to civilization fer an ejamacation and hooked up with that wicked big city woman?
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 09:07 AM
eb, i gotta ask....
was your mom's maiden name abramowicz?
i think we may be twins separated at birth!!!
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was your mom's maiden name abramowicz?
i think we may be twins separated at birth!!!
(corny, but the only b & w icon they have!)
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 09:23 PM
eb, i gotta ask....
was your mom's maiden name abramowicz?
i think we may be twins separated at birth!!!
(corny, but the only b & w icon they have!)
No, it's actually Paysinger (German) go figure 
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Posted 30 June 2004 - 04:36 AM
I had a moustache when I got certified and kept it for the first few dives with little to no mask leak. Eventually I had a dive where I just could not get the mask to seal--I shaved off the 'stache when I got home and haven't had it since.
Funny side effect--younger women talk to me alot more now....
Funny side effect--younger women talk to me alot more now....
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