How to handle your backup mask, not deal with fogging up backup masks, and other tips.

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you for explaining that to the “rest of us” we need it. More than likely you could have made a bad dive a good dive with this video.

[@leopoldbloom4835]

Great topic. People worry about extremely rare problems like being left behind by the boat or an agressive share, but the likeliness to get into trouble because of a loss or failure of your mask is so much higher. Since my rescue diver course I have a spare one with me on every dive and handed it out many times to other divers who's mask was badly leaking or who's rental mask didn't fit - and I'm not even talking of broken glass or mask straps.

[@UTD_ScubaDiving]

So true

[@albertokusmic9239]

Thanks for sharing, Ben! Enjoy your stay in the swamps

[@johnmiskin4905]

Great tips. What drysuit are using. By the way freezing cold here in Denmark, enjoy Florida.

[@topholm91]

Hi John. It's the Avatar 101. A really nice and comfortable suit.

[@UTD_ScubaDiving]

Yes the Avatar by Santi. Great value suit and super light for traveling.

[@gregbenson314]

Good video. Was wondering if i could get your thoughts on how i have my backup mask set up. I also use the same brand and model for both my backup and primary mask. However, my primary uses a velcro slap-strap, so it cant be easily adjusted underwater. My back-up uses the silicone strap it came with (but with a neoprene cover) so that if I need to pass it over to a teammate they can adjust it if they have a different sized head from me!

[@UTD_ScubaDiving]

good point, usually, you all have your own mask, so sizing should not be an issue. However, if you have to adjust a mask that has a fixed strap like nylon or velcro. you can twist the strap sometimes to tighten it up.

[@gregbenson314]

@@UTD_ScubaDiving Good tip about the twisting, I'd have never of thought of that myself!

[@adentrotter]

I lick the glass of my backup mask before putting it on and its enough to defog.