08 Sep 95 01:47, Monte Rinkenbaugh wrote to Jay Hanig:
 MR> I dont know who you got your Instructor certification from but the PADI
 MR> way I was tought and firm believe in is that a mask on the forehead is a
 MR> sign of distress. I call people who have this bad habit " Aviator Diver 

 MR> and I tell them they should take flying lessons rather than scuba
 MR> lessons...
 MR> Dont forget students learn by what we do as instructors ( bad or good 
)!!!
 MR>                              Monte Rinkenbaugh
If you looked at my signature, you'd have seen that I am a PADI Master 
Instructor (been one since 1985, an Open Water Instructor since 1978).  I am 
well aware of my association's position on mask position.  I always tell my 
students the official party line and then point out that I don't necessarily 
agree with it.  I do not force them to wear their mask around their neck, but 
I warn them not to come crying to me if it gets washed away.
If the water's rough enough to wash away a mask, it stays on my face (with 
the regulator in my mouth).  If it's calm, I move it out of the way or thread 
it onto my arm.  The boat guys don't seem too concerned as I use very 
unambiguous arm signals to indicate that I'm OK.
And yes, I took flying lessons.  Never had to wear a mask at all there.
Jay
PADI M-9033
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