Dearman:So, for those who really want to know whether to use one or not, that's the two sides. It's up to you to decide what you think.
Thats the fairest summary of this thread to date.
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Dearman:So, for those who really want to know whether to use one or not, that's the two sides. It's up to you to decide what you think.
string:Which i disagree with 100%. My view is if you think you need a snorkel you need to re-learn your skills.
String:ALL of which i (sic) would class as absolute garbage. Again id (sic) say the people are either making it up or not thinking of the alternatives. See above.
Which i (sic) disagree with 100%. My view is if you think you need a snorkel you need to re-learn your skills.
So for diving use dive gear, for snorkelling, use a snorkel. The two are not compatible.
MAK52580:I use my snorkel when I'm SNORKELLING! Otherwise it stays in my bag. There is absolutely no use for a snorkel on an open water dive. If you have enough lift in your BC/wings, you are fully inflated at the surface and have managed your gas throughout the dive, you will have plenty of gas to stay inflated on the surface while the waves bring you up and down.
If you start getting water in your mouth, you should be able to put in your regulator until it is your turn to get on the boat or back to shore on a surface swim.
328 posts on using a snorkel or not... unbelievable.H2Andy:i feel like we've crossed a line here and gone from talking about ideas to
calling people names.
come on, we're talking about snorkels. let's please be mature about this.
At this time my brew of choice would be Montieths Original Ale. Nice refreshing organic necter of the gods.BigJetDriver69:Good post! Good advice!
I know you feel the "love", but do you feel the _____________ (insert beverage of choice--Guinness, Abbot Ale, etc.)?
What's the brew of choice in NZ? Hoist one for us, after the "diving" flag is down for the day, of course!
Cheers!
Rob
ABQ:Anyone diving without a snorkel does not understand the uses for it. There are many diver educational programs that offer instruction as to the snorkel's proper use and will site situations where it is a safety device.