dive into the ocean and they spit into their goggles!! No explanation was given. Is this a tradition? Does it mean good luck? any scuba divers out there who can answer this??
2007-03-18 10:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by Jacobi S 2 in Sports ➔ Water Sports
they do it because
saliva has natural chemicals in it
that keep the air outt
so there will be no fog
usually after they spit in them
they are supposed to wipe the spit off
in the water
it helps alot
i used to live in the keys
so i know alot about diving
if you ever go you should try it
its a lot less exspensive then anti fog
and works about the same
=]]
2007-03-18 11:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by axeshowerscrub h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No not a tradition. I am a PADI scuba instructor and spitting into your mask helps prevent it from fogging up. You can instead use a purchased product but spit is much cheaper!
2007-03-18 10:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by Curly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main reason this is done is to prevent the goggles to prevent them from fogging up. The saliva makes a barrier against the goggle surface.
2007-03-18 10:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
its not just scuba diving. its for swimming too. spitting into your goggles or face mask prevents them from fogging up, so you can see everything clearer.
2007-03-18 16:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 03:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
saliva actually has anti-fogging properties
some people use things like Sea Drops (http://www.amazon.com/A-PLUS-SUPPLY-APLUS-DROPS-DEFOGGER/dp/B0001B6QZQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-6617873-4675801?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1174253669&sr=8-1)
because it is more sanitary
but saliva is more readily available and less expensive.. if you notice, they washed the saliva out before putting on the mask (or they should have)
2007-03-18 10:35:36 · answer #6 · answered by Donald G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do that all the time it clears ur mask of fog if u dont have that soapy defog stuff
2007-03-19 10:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps the glass clear.
2007-03-18 10:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋