Should I wear a snorkel or not

[Tribal]

It might help for moving true kelp but it’s very annoying if you hit stuff with it in caves.

For some stuff it might be useful for other it’s useless, like so many things it’s a personal choice you make according to your dive plan.

Just spending a lil more and buy a rebreather instead of a snorkel will fix this issue.

 

[Ducpilot]

A lot of chat on this one of course! I too carried a snorkel when I was a newbie diver for all the scenarios previously mentioned. As I became more experienced I ditched conventIonal mask strap mount for a pocket type. I found that the strap mount was a nuisance especially with currents etc. Again it really depends on your comfort level, type of diving you’re doing (boat versus shore) etc. I like to follow the Boy Scouts mantra of Be Prepared.

 

[Waterwulf]

I've used one on every dive since the late 60's and will continue to do so. I did a few cave dives in my younger years and it did bother me a little because it bumped into stuff. I took it off of my head and stuck it in my knife straps.

The times you will need one, you will really need one! It's better to have and not need than to need and not have. Stick it in your knife straps or a pocket or someplace out of the way. Then just slip it thru your mask strap when you do need it.

 

[EFX]

37 pages (and still going) arguing about freaking snorkels... You are unbelievable!!

Hey, back off buster! It's a sign of the wonderful, prosperous, and joyous lives we live. That there's nothing left to argue over except the most insignificant things like a snorkel.

 

[MacDuyver]

Just like the title says, do I wear one or not? Thanks so much all and HNY

The only time I wear one is a roll-up if I’m riding a DPV. That’s not too often.

Typically I just surface swim on my back and hold my breath when I feel a wave.

 

[BoltSnap]

I am diving tomorrow and using a new non-Scubapro, the Atomic SV2. Will be doing a 500 surface swim to get to the drop down point. Swim face down with snorkel in mouth looking down at a 45 degree angle. Can't wait for the dive tomorrow morning. Last time I dove this location was in 2016.

 

[RobPNW]

I have a collapsible roll up one that sits in my bag on the boat in case a dive op insists I have to have one. It's never gotten wet.

 

[Kimela]

I dive without a snorkel - ditched it because my hair kept getting tangled in it. I tried carrying a fold up one and it got in the way or unrolled on its own in the water too many times, so I gifted it. My husband has insisted on always diving with one until recently. On our last trip it detached from his mask - can't figure out how. Someone in our group found it and returned it, but when he discovered how nice it was to dive without it getting in the way he became a 'no-snorkel' convert too.

I like the idea of having a snorkel. I just don't like having to carry one. If anyone has an idea for one that is easy to carry and use I may reconsider as I know they're useful in some situations.

 

[Dan Diego]

Admitedly, I only read the first 3 comments.

The correct answer to the OP’s question is, “Whatever you choose to do is fine.”

 

[Belzelbub]

Admitedly, I only read the first 3 comments.

The correct answer to the OP’s question is, “Whatever you choose to do is fine.”

Well, that type of response is not how we get to 38 pages around here.