I have a snorkel mask but it seems to fill up with water because of some slats under the nose?

part. It lets in air if I blow in it from the outside I don't understand. Most masks don't have this - they just kind of suck to your face. How can I use this mask properlyI have a snorkel mask but it seems to fill up with water because of some slats under the nose?
One of four things cause a mask flood.


1/ You state that you have ';slats'; under the nose pocket. This is probably a purge valve. Some masks have this. It's purpose is as a one way valve. If it's working properly, it doesn't let water in, but if some leaks in around the mask skirt, you simply blow a bit out your nose and this forces water out through that purge. Check to see if the little silicone disk is still there or if there is debris under it.


2/ The mask doesn't fit your face properly to start with. Not all masks fit everyone's face. They're all made a little differently. A properly fitting mask will stay on your face at least 30 seconds, with no mask strap on or holding with hands, after you inhale a little through your nose and then hold your breath.Try this out of the water. If it falls off immediately, it doesn't fit you and will definitely leak.


3/ Your mask strap is too tight. Yup, if it's too tight it deforms the mask skirt and will leak.


4/ You have something under the mask skirt, like hair.I have a snorkel mask but it seems to fill up with water because of some slats under the nose?
There is something wrong with your mask.


All masks have those slit mark things underneath them.


Mine does and my mask works perfectly.


Go get it checked out at a shop.


Just keep swimming(:

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