Problem with Mask Getting Kicked Off

[R Fennema]

Hello,

I haven't dove in quiete a while now it being winter..and there being no point in buying a drysuit that I'll grow out of in a season. So as soon as the temperatures rise a bit to my liking and wetsuit adequate I'll be getting as much dives out as I can with my dad, Joe and John and any one else who comes along. This will be my first dive after being in Florida and getting my Open Water Dive I only have about 6 or so dives on me so I was just asking for any tips on a little problem I have with my mask getting kicked off. .

In my open water diving course I had no problem with anything except a little bit on my breathing control but my main issue was getting my mask kicked off. In my open water course my instructor had me do it but the first couple times I panicked and swam for the surface because I felt like a couldn't breathe as soon as the cold water hit my face (and this was in Florida..) but after a bit I got it but was still a little shakey. As soon as the summer comes in this will be my main priority to master but in the mean time I was just wondering is anyone had some tips on this. Other than that I think once I get the hang of it and my body gets used to the cold water I should have it mastered .