NYCchic Posted January 25, 2005 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Hi - my boyfriend wears contacts and was wondering if it would be a problem snorkeling. Will water get thru the mask or are they good and tight? He has never done this before so doesn't have his own equip. or anything - he'll be using the tour company's. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoruntt Posted January 25, 2005 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I also wear contacts and have never had trouble with them. Don't worry about it and have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted January 25, 2005 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Water can get in the mask if the seal isn't good, so check it out on the boat. Also, if he has any facial hair where the mask fits, that will cause leakage. A liberal application of vaseline will solve that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCchic Posted January 25, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Great - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali-croozer Posted January 26, 2005 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Never had a problem either.......but I suggest you bring an extra pair with you just in case. Hopefully you wear the disposable ones...cost wise. And do check the mask in the boat. You may have to go through several to get a good fit but you will find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted January 27, 2005 #6 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I've found that the salt water doesn't bother my eyes at all while I'm wearing contacts than when I'm not - or at least much less. Being in the water also keeps my lenses from getting dry so I can wear them all day with no discomfort. I wear disposables and usually trade them out after the cruise, but I don't wear contacts all the time. Usually just when I'm swimming or exercising. I actually first got them for snorkeling several years ago and found they were great! Now I need bifocals so I carry reading glasses to go with my contacts so I can read prices and menu's when I'm wearing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IScubaSlo Posted February 3, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Shouldn't be a problem. I scuba dive with mine all the time. I can't see without them, and I agree salt water doesn't bother them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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