Should I wear a snorkel or not

[Storker]

Don’t exactly remember why but it made sense when it was explained to me.

Revisit that explanation and evaluate it. Don't take anything at face value, don't drink the cool-aid. Use your own judgment. That's one of the things you have to be able to do if you want to be a competent diver.

 

[Blackcrusader]

I am getting a dry throat from all this snorkel discourse. I like to have mine with me. There are occasions I didn't bring it but I missed not having it there. Some people are concerned with a long hose the deployment in an OOA situation could be impeded.

You can always put the snorkel lower down in the clip its slides into for adjustment.

Perhaps for me I am a creature of habit but I have always found having my snorkel with me is beneficial on the surface so I can scan reefs before the start or at the end of a dive or resting on the surface. Sometimes I take off my BCD & kit and hand it to the boat crew and continue on snorkeling.

Either way to use one is fine to not use one is fine.

 

[BoltSnap]

We are still on this pissing contest over a snorkel it's a personal choice wear one or not. I'm sure the OP has long since checked out.

Why are you bent out of shape over it? This is the internet and it is SB, free exchange of opinions and ideas.

 

[BoltSnap]

"I'm an instructor, you aren't". That's awesome. I've always loved that argument. It really bolsters your case.

Yes, I am an educator and have the responsibility to help new divers and others and provide them with accurate information. Spreading false information doesn't do anyone any good.

A snorkel ... essential equipment ... for scuba diving??? Really??? But you're the "expert" so it must be so.

So when are you coming down to do remedial work on your knowledge and skills?

 

[BoltSnap]

I 100% agree with you @NorCalDM. Wear one or not. I don't care. But to claim they're essential and that our training is somehow inferior because we never learned to manage one correctly? That one never ceases to amaze me.

Yes, your attitude is certainly amazing and amusing.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Yes, your attitude is certainly amazing and amusing.

Ditto

 

[Divin'Papaw]

So when are you coming down to do remedial work on your knowledge and skills?

None required. I'm good. But thanks for the offer to share your vast knowledge with lowly me. Much appreciated.

 

[BoltSnap]

None required. I'm good. But thanks for the offer to share your vast knowledge with lowly me. Much appreciated.

You are most welcome, any time!!

 

[Storker]

I am an educator

You might want to re-evaluate your pedagogical and didactic approach to education.

 

[NorCalDM]

Why are you bent out of shape over it? This is the internet and it is SB, free exchange of opinions and ideas.

Not bent out of shape at all and could care less if you wear one or not. I have my reasons why I don't wear one and I can appreciate why someone would want to wear one and that is fine with me and I'm not going to bash them for doing so. Opinions and ideas are great and that is how we can learn but when they become condescending and accusatory it is no longer a free exchange.