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Open Water Skill: Mask Removal and Replacement

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Step Eight

Mask Removal & Replacement Step 8

Mask Removal & Replacement Step 8

Nicholas McLaren

Using your index and middle fingers, push against the top corners of your mask.

Remember not to hook your thumbs under the bottom of the mask. Pressure on the top of the mask will be adequate and lifting the bottom of the mask will usually lead to the mask reflooding as it's cleared.

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