help!!! need a super Snorkel

[mshinder]

hi all,

i am not a diver and am going on vacation to Aruba and wanted to get some nice equipment to enjoy the clear water with and do some Snorkeling.

i was doing some reading on the web and dont know if i should get a dry Snorkel or not.

also what would be a good one... from what i can tell i read that these 2 are good:

Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel
Aeris Barracuda Dry Snorkel

can anyone tell me what would be the best for a new Snorkeler who is starting out? and why?

thanks

 

[Angry Turtle]

I would not put that much weight on it being "dry" or "semi-dry".

I would go for one that has a flexible bottom part that can move with you as you move around and doesn't strain your jaw.

Something like this should do fine for you

Genesis Surf Snorkel

If you learn to clear a snorkel after coming to the surface or having waves splash over you, all the expensive "dry" "features" become uneccesary.

 

[Walter]

Just get a simple J snorkel and the learn how to use it.

 

[Andyblue]

Get an Aqualung impulse flex 3 snorkle. It's a very easy breathing semi dry. You will love it. I own 5.

 

[DeusVerto]

"Dry" snorkels leave too much to chance. You are far better off learning breath control and clearing, as others have said. Otherwise, one day, when you least expect it, you will breathe in a mouthful of water which will ruin your day.