No mask assent

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Posted by Nate D on April 13, 2005 at 22:57:32:

While talking about masks with a few friends, the subjuct of mask failure came up... It may be rare, but not unheard of... When I took all my cert classes we were required to do mask clearing, removal, and swim around without our mask, ect... I don't konw if it is trained in the class now, but what do you all think of adding a maskless assent to the basic openwater cert.? IMO it is something that could easly happen and could freak out a new diver.. Just want to know what you all think...

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I'll take my mask off at depth to reajudst... Bad Finger formerly known as DiverD 00:34:34 04/16/05 (0)
another solution Aaron 16:55:10 04/15/05 (0)
It can happen! DougD 16:26:06 04/14/05 (8)
- broken strap Chris 16:35:27 04/14/05 (7)
  - Plastic buckles and mask straps breaking... Dwill 18:22:09 04/14/05 (6)
    - Don't tell me they have a SS spring for your mask! Eric S 21:17:55 04/14/05 (5)
      - I use a neoprene strap for mine. + Max Bottomtime 21:59:11 04/14/05 (4)
        
        Re: I use a neoprene strap for mine. + Chris 10:30:31 04/15/05 (3)
        
        Re: I use a neoprene strap for mine. + Eric S 12:07:54 04/15/05 (2)
        
        Re: I use a neoprene strap for mine. + Chris 13:16:57 04/15/05 (0)
        
        Re: I use a neoprene strap for mine. + Chris 13:16:09 04/15/05 (0)
Re: No mask assent Kendall Raine 15:09:14 04/14/05 (3)
- Spare and Seals Mojo Mike 19:27:08 04/14/05 (2)
  - Re: Spare and Seals Max Bottomtime 19:34:37 04/14/05 (1)
    - Abusive buddies and instructors Mojo Mike 11:23:38 04/15/05 (0)
Re: No mask assent Jon 23:28:53 04/13/05 (5)
- What would be too much for them, the fun or the trust? BadFinger 00:45:55 04/16/05 (0)
- Re: No mask ascent Chuck Tribolet 08:51:21 04/14/05 (3)
  - Re: No mask ascent seahunt 08:55:32 04/14/05 (2)
    - Kudos to the instructor who teaches this! Walt 13:43:05 04/14/05 (1)
      - Re: Kudos to the instructor who teaches this! Chris 16:09:44 04/14/05 (0)

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