For me it's part of the dive plan. On most open ocean dives I wear a snorkel on the mask. On shore dives with a long surface swim I wear a snorkel on the mask. On dives with penetration involved I don't wear a snorkel on the mask - unless there's a surface swim to the site, during which I do wear one but take it off and stow it for the penetration. Today's dive is a shore dive in a local lake with no surface swim, and no chance of rough water - I won't carry a snorkel with me.
To me, the snorkel/no snorkel debate is a non-issue. I wear one when it's nice to have one, and I don't when it isn't.
And oh, yes, I wear one whenever the operator I'm diving with requests it, without wasting one single mote of emotion.
Rick
To me, the snorkel/no snorkel debate is a non-issue. I wear one when it's nice to have one, and I don't when it isn't.
And oh, yes, I wear one whenever the operator I'm diving with requests it, without wasting one single mote of emotion.
Rick