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Q&A How can I stop my scuba mask from pulling away from my face after equalizing?

I'm having what seems to be an unusual problem. After equalizing, it seems like my mask is filling with air and starts to pull away from my face and fill with water. I can press it back on my face ...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by fields‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T19:15:56Z (over 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar fields‭ · 2020-04-17T19:15:55Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>I'm having what seems to be an unusual problem. After equalizing, it seems like my mask is filling with air and starts to pull away from my face and fill with water. I can press it back on my face and clear it, but this happens for about 5 breaths after equalizing. Eventually it normalizes and sticks again.</p>

<p>I've had this problem with two different masks, so I think it's something about the way I'm breathing. I've tried to pay attention and I don't <em>seem</em> to be breathing out through my nose, but it's possible.</p>

<p>Does anyone else have this problem, and do you know how to stop it from happening?</p>