Scuba Diving Mask tips?

I'm planning on buying a diving mask(finally, so i don't have to rent one) and i was wondering, which is better, a mask WITHOUT a purge valve or one WITH?





which one is easier to clear the water from (like when you are suppose to retrieve your mask and put it back on)?





Thank you for the advise :)Scuba Diving Mask tips?
Having one with a purge may make it easier fo a no hands mask clearing for small mask floods ( not always the case) but, it's also a device that can malfunction. Debris can get stuck under the valve seat causing it to leak. That area can be tricky to clean too. Mould likes to accumulate there.


I've owned both purges and non purges. I've finally found a non purge that fits so well that I rarely if ever need to clear it so, my vote is to lean towards the best fitting non purge you can find. One less thing to potentially cause a distraction or go wrong and they're usually a little cheaper than the same mask model that's fitted with a purge.Scuba Diving Mask tips?
I have bought many masks over the years and have never used a purge valve. One of the best tips I got was after purchasing the mask was to wash it with toothpaste and rinse it out, this way it won't fog up on you in the water. Another tip is to try on many types to see what is most comfortable for you. Learning the proper way to clear your mask is the most effective not a purge valve. Also I would practice clearing your mask in a swimming pool.
Personaly i use a mask without a valve





And as a padi instructor i always teach new divers to use a mask with no valve





its ok to use a mask with a valve but do


some training with it in a pool





good luck %26amp; safe diving
spit in it