PADI Mask Removal and Replacement 1 Minute
Performing the PADI Mask Removal for 1 Minute is great to ensure mastery of the mask skills. After you completed the Partially Flooded Mask, Fully Flooded Mask and the Mask Removal and Replacement skill, you can now move onto the PADI Mask Removal 1 Minute skill.
The purpose of this the PADI Mask Removal 1 Minute skill is to feel comfortable breathing with no mask for at least 1 minute while underwater. This makes you focus a lot on just slowly breathing in and out through your mouth instead of your nose. Some new scuba diver worry a bit for this skill, but after all that practice, this skill is more relaxing than scary for most people.
The purpose of this the PADI Mask Removal 1 Minute skill is to feel comfortable breathing with no mask for at least 1 minute while underwater. This makes you focus a lot on just slowly breathing in and out through your mouth instead of your nose. Some new scuba diver worry a bit for this skill, but after all that practice, this skill is more relaxing than scary for most people.
Steps for the PADI Mask Removal 1 Minute Skill
1. Grab the scuba mask with left hand
2. Remove the scuba mask strap with your right hand
3. Take off the scuba mask and remember to hold onto it
4. Hold it in your hands for 1 minute and breath without your mask
5. A tip is to breath slowly in and out of your mouth only
6. After 1 minute, replace the scuba mask on your face
7. Make sure the the scuba mask strap is high above the ears and no hair in the mask
8. Touch the scuba mask frame with your fingers
9. Breath into your mouth and out of your nose while gently looking up to clear you mask
This is How To perform the PADI Mask Removal and Replacement 1 Minute Skill for the PADI Open Water Diver Course in an Easy Way.
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2. Remove the scuba mask strap with your right hand
3. Take off the scuba mask and remember to hold onto it
4. Hold it in your hands for 1 minute and breath without your mask
5. A tip is to breath slowly in and out of your mouth only
6. After 1 minute, replace the scuba mask on your face
7. Make sure the the scuba mask strap is high above the ears and no hair in the mask
8. Touch the scuba mask frame with your fingers
9. Breath into your mouth and out of your nose while gently looking up to clear you mask
This is How To perform the PADI Mask Removal and Replacement 1 Minute Skill for the PADI Open Water Diver Course in an Easy Way.
Please check this video explaining the PADI Mask Removal and Replacement for 1 Minute:
Tips for the PADI Mask removal 1 Minute skill
Tip 1: We recommend that you hold onto your scuba mask during the skill exercise.
Tip 2: Stay calm, relaxed and breath slowly in an out of your mouth when you have the mask off
Tip 3: Don't worry about keeping track of time. Your PADI Diving Instructor should keep an eye on you and the time and will let you know when you can put your scuba mask back on.
Tip 4: You can keep your eyes open or closed. Many Dive Instructors say that you have to have your eyes open for safety and standards reason. This is not true, some people prefer to keep their eyes closed because of the salt water, swimming pool chlorine or they wear contact lenses. It is really what makes you more comfortable in the end. So you can choose to keep your eyes open or closed while you perform any PADI Mask Clearing Skill.
Tip 2: Stay calm, relaxed and breath slowly in an out of your mouth when you have the mask off
Tip 3: Don't worry about keeping track of time. Your PADI Diving Instructor should keep an eye on you and the time and will let you know when you can put your scuba mask back on.
Tip 4: You can keep your eyes open or closed. Many Dive Instructors say that you have to have your eyes open for safety and standards reason. This is not true, some people prefer to keep their eyes closed because of the salt water, swimming pool chlorine or they wear contact lenses. It is really what makes you more comfortable in the end. So you can choose to keep your eyes open or closed while you perform any PADI Mask Clearing Skill.
Owning your own Scuba Diving Mask
We recommend you to get your own Scuba Diving Mask as it will make your future diving experiences much better. Besides having a much better quality mask, owning your own is also good to get a better seal, feeling more comfortable, better vision and easier to clear from water. We recommend the Mares Liquid Skill Mask the most. Have a look here:
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Marcel van den Berg
PADI Platinum Course Director
PADI Platinum Course Director
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