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Scuba Forum / General / September 2004Mask equalization
Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your mask at depth? >Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >mask at depth? Well, you could rupture your eardrum, which wouldn't be much fun. I equalise every 2-3' on the way down. Any problems and you ascend a couple of feet and try again. You don't continue your descent unless you can equalise. As you're going down, the air on the inside your of your eardrums is compressed and the pressure is reduced. But on the outside the pressure is increasing. This is a "squeeze." You equalise to bring the 2 pressures into equilibrium. --- Mike from Ottawa >>Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >>mask at depth? > > Well, you could rupture your eardrum, which wouldn't be much fun. Not ears. Mask. > >Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > >mask at depth? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > pressure is increasing. This is a "squeeze." You equalise to bring > the 2 pressures into equilibrium. He said "equalizing your mask". I believe Whistler is well aware that given enough mask squeeze, you can get some nasty red spots on yer eyeballs, not to mention the dreaded mask face. Mike, you must remember way back when you first started diving and sometimes you'd have that sensation of having your eyeballs sucked out of yer head? ;^) >> >Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >> >mask at depth? [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >you'd have that sensation of having your eyeballs sucked out of yer head? >;^) I always thought that was zombie divers.  Signaturedillon When I was a kid, I thought the angel's name was Hark and the horse's name was Bob. "Dreaded Mask Face? That's my best feature! Al Bottoms Up Divers >>> >Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >>> >mask at depth? [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > I always thought that was zombie divers. <snip> >He said "equalizing your mask". I believe Whistler is well aware that given >enough mask squeeze, you can get some nasty red spots on yer eyeballs, not [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >you'd have that sensation of having your eyeballs sucked out of yer head? >;^) OK, I'd just played hockey, had a few beers, it was late, and I didn't read it right. The beer was Sleemans, BTW. I just gotta pay better attention. Sorry, Whistler. --- Mike from Ottawa >>Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >>mask at depth? > > Well, you could rupture your eardrum, which wouldn't be much fun. Your ears? from not equalizing your mask? > Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > mask at depth? Try it and find out. Signature"I want a cross made out of kryptonite, so whether it's Dracula or Superman, I'm prepared." > Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > mask at depth? Hematomae. Very colorful. I have yet to pop my eyes out of my head but I've heard that can be exciting. > > Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > > mask at depth? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I have yet to pop my eyes out of my head but I've heard that can be > exciting. hee hee, I should have read ahead. > I have yet to pop my eyes out of my head but I've heard that can be > exciting. You have to go pretty deep to do that. If you're not diving mix you'll be so narced when it happens that you won't even notice until you get back above 100'. On the upside, if your mask has side lenses you'll have excellent peripheral vision. SignatureSteve The above can be construed as personal opinion in the absence of a reasonable belief that it was intended as a statement of fact. If you want a reply to reach me, remove the SPAMTRAP from the address. > Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > mask at depth? Your eyes will pop out. >>Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >>mask at depth? > > Your eyes will pop out. No they won't >>>Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >>>mask at depth? >> >> Your eyes will pop out. > > No they won't Your nose will turn inside out too. > Your nose will turn inside out too. Makes it easier to pick that way. >> Your nose will turn inside out too. > > Makes it easier to pick that way. Mask squeeze also causes a receding hairline. >> Makes it easier to pick that way. > > Mask squeeze also causes a receding hairline. Which makes it less likely hair will get stuck in the seal and cause leakage. I envy bald divers sometimes. > <nospam@all.please.net> wrote... > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Which makes it less likely hair will get stuck in the seal and cause > leakage. I envy bald divers sometimes. You should. Do you envy the mask squeeze induced underbite? >>>Makes it easier to pick that way. >> >>Mask squeeze also causes a receding hairline. > > Which makes it less likely hair will get stuck in the seal and cause > leakage. I envy bald divers sometimes. You;ll love me! :-) > You;ll love me! :-) I'd love you more if you shaved your head just for me. If you're naturally bald, that's cheating. You can redeem yourself by breaking all the blood vessels in your eyeballs and accompanying me to the bar of your choice. >>You;ll love me! :-) > > I'd love you more if you shaved your head just for me. If you're naturally > bald, that's cheating. You can redeem yourself by breaking all the blood > vessels in your eyeballs and accompanying me to the bar of your choice. not naturally bald but definitely hair challenged. It now grows faster on my ears, out my nose, eyebrows, too. I've broken the eye vessels, and someday will accompany to the bar of one of our choice. And trim the long hairs! Al Bottoms Up Divers >> Your nose will turn inside out too. > > Makes it easier to pick that way. > Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > mask at depth? pressure on eyes and sinuses >Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >mask at depth? It would feel like you hooked a vacuum cleaner to your eyeballs, and face. Then, probably if your mask got kicked or knocked loose, (which might take some effort being that it is sucked fast to your face) the inrush of water would probably flood your nose and sinuses where you had been maintaining a lower than ambient pressure. I should think you could then practice gagging through your regulator. > Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your > mask at depth? The pressure can deform the skirt and allow water to enter. That sucks. >Other than discomfort, what are the consequences of not equalizing your >mask at depth? Bursting all the blood vessels in your eyes I've seen it and it's not pretty. The guy said it didn't hurt, but I wasn't believing. He only got to 30 feet, too. safe diving, bullshark >Bursting all the blood vessels in your eyes > >I've seen it and it's not pretty. The guy said it didn't hurt, but >I wasn't believing. He only got to 30 feet, too. Also bloody nose and sinus problems. |
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