Anyone dive without a snorkel on?

[GlazierB]

My snorkel was used during my OW course, only because my instructor made it mandatory, after that it went the way of the dodo bird.

 

[The Kraken]

Yep.

the K

 

[Walter]

My snorkel was used during my OW course, only because my instructor made it mandatory, after that it went the way of the dodo bird.

The instructor didn't make it mandatory. Your instructor merely passed on the message. The agency made it mandatory. It's mandatory for instructors too.

 

[Curt Bowen]

My snorkel bugs the crap out of me when I'm diving. Darn thing just always seems to be getting in my way. Does anybody here just leave it on the boat?

I would not wear a snorkel if someone gave me one made of solid gold. Snorkels are good for two things.

1. snorkeling
2. cant think of a second

 

[Walter]

I wouldn't wear one that heavy either.

 

[PepperDM]

I never wear mine however I do keep it strapped to my leg just in case.

 

[Paco]

I've got the nifty roll-up kind in my bc pocket. Haven't actually used it though.

 

[Mantasscareme]

I personally prefer the option of having a snorkel when diving abroad, but I never use it in California. Snorkels make it so much easier to get stuck in the kelp.

 

[Reggae Joe]

....not since OW

Lol...same here. It either got in my way, or I'd see it flopping around out of the corner of my eye, and keep looking for something that wasn't there.

 

[wilkie]

Mine lives in the bottom of my dive bag. A snorkle can be usefull every now and then,
but they can be a pain 100% of the time.