----- Original Message -----
From: "David Strike" <[log in to unmask]>


> On Friday, June 02, 2000 12:45 PM, Mike Wallace wrote:
>
> Quinn wrote:
> > > <expletive>... And I thought I had something helpful to offer!  :-!
>
> > You did. Maybe someone else reading this will not do it. Actually, I
used
> > some stuff last year that a guy had that is a sun block product in a
stick
> > form that is not petroleum based that worked well on for leaking
> 'stache....
> > I neglected to get the name though and have not been able to find it
> since.
> > Now I'm on the quest again.... If I run across it, I'll give you a
> shout...
>
> It's probably a trite thing to say - so, please, nobody throw rocks at me
> for stating the bleeding obvious<g> - but some folk have a tendency to
have
> their mask straps too tight.  If the mask leaks, they then tighten the
> straps still further in an attempt to seat the mask more firmly on the
face
> and prevent leaking.  Usually this has the reverse effect as it contorts
the
> skirt.  A lot of problems with 'leaky' masks are often resolved by
loosening
> the mask strap! :-)

I've seen this more with people with skinny faces, but you are dead on the
mark with it....


>
> Of course, when facial hair is the issue a sinus problem generally sorts
> everything out! :-)

Spit and snot, a diver's best friend's..... :-)

Mike


>
> Strike
>