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I keep seeing divers skip the final freshwater rinse on their Kirby Morgan masks after a saltwater job
It's a small thing, but I watched a guy on the dock in Galveston just toss his mask in the gear bin after a full day offshore. He said the saltwater would 'dry off.' I learned the hard way last year that the salt crystals left behind can really chew up the silicone seal over time, and a new seal kit is about $85. Now I always take the extra two minutes with a hose or a bucket. Anyone else notice this, or have a different piece of gear that absolutely needs that fresh water wash?
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the_jake13h ago
My old regs got totally trashed from skipping that rinse, the salt just eats everything up. I'm a total stickler for the hose now, even on the long days.
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brian86510h ago
But what if you're just adding more moisture for stuff to grow in? I've seen regs get all gross inside from being rinsed but not dried right. Maybe the salt water dries faster and leaves less gunk than fresh water sitting in the hoses. My buddy's gear got that mildew smell from hosing it down and packing it away damp.
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