Tips from anyone who went through dive school/water training

[Sunshine]

Hey all,
So I've run into a snag during training. I'm trying to figure out how to look up, breathe, and talk with a charged mask. I can breathe fine with a charged mask with a snorkel or reg in, but the second I look up, I get water draining through my sinuses and down the back of my throat, thus leading to choking and generally ending up like a 16 year old taking his first shot of hard alcohol. It's not pretty.
Is there a technique I'm missing?

Thanks
-Sunshine

 

[Bonnie]

Nope. You just gotta suck it up. Thats pretty much how mask appreciation goes in a nut shell. Add in some flutter kicks, push-ups and salt water on the boat ramp to force your head back to do just that. Once it drains in your sinuses you go refill your mask.

 

[Bonnie]

No. I noticed February 17th 2017 which puts it about 6 weeks ago. Relatively recent in my opinion.

 

[Polar Bear]

No. I noticed February 17th 2017 which puts it about 6 weeks ago. Relatively recent in my opinion.

Bonnie, please get vetted if you are active or prior. Just adds some credence to what you have posted.