Best snorkel set
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Not sure if this is the right place to post it but it is for our holiday
We're going to be doing a lot of snorkeling on our honeymoon but have no idea what kit to buy.
Don't need flippers or anything but whats a decent mask/snorkel that doesn't cost a fortune
These full face things seem to be all the rage
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BV8RQFF/ref=redir_m...
We're going to be doing a lot of snorkeling on our honeymoon but have no idea what kit to buy.
Don't need flippers or anything but whats a decent mask/snorkel that doesn't cost a fortune
These full face things seem to be all the rage
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BV8RQFF/ref=redir_m...
If you're going somewhere on honeymoon that has it's own dive centre, like the Maldives (?), I wouldn't bother taking a snorkel / mask. Most resorts have them available free of charge, and they'll be better than the item you linked to.....
The centres will loan you fins, too.
Flipper's a dolphin.
The centres will loan you fins, too.
Flipper's a dolphin.
go to a proper dive shop and buy some proper ones, might be a bit more money but will work a lot better.
Nothing worse than a really s
t mask to ruin your snorkelling trips.
You will quite probably want fins as well. smallish ones will be best in my experience (which isn't as much experience as id love to have
)
Nothing worse than a really s
t mask to ruin your snorkelling trips. You will quite probably want fins as well. smallish ones will be best in my experience (which isn't as much experience as id love to have
)m3jappa said:
go to a proper dive shop and buy some proper ones, might be a bit more money but will work a lot better.
Nothing worse than a really st mask to ruin your snorkelling trips.
You will quite probably want fins as well. smallish ones will be best in my experience (which isn't as much experience as id love to have )
+1Nothing worse than a really s
t mask to ruin your snorkelling trips. You will quite probably want fins as well. smallish ones will be best in my experience (which isn't as much experience as id love to have
)And if either of you use glasses you can get masks with prescription glass which are a game changer.
DavePanda said:
Not sure if this is the right place to post it but it is for our holiday
We're going to be doing a lot of snorkeling on our honeymoon but have no idea what kit to buy.
Don't need flippers or anything but whats a decent mask/snorkel that doesn't cost a fortune
These full face things seem to be all the rage
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BV8RQFF/ref=redir_m...
Full face can be dangerous. We wont have them any more on our boat. We trialled them a few years back when they first made an appearance, but there are a number of issues with them, which you just don't get with traditional mask/snorkel combos.We're going to be doing a lot of snorkeling on our honeymoon but have no idea what kit to buy.
Don't need flippers or anything but whats a decent mask/snorkel that doesn't cost a fortune
These full face things seem to be all the rage
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BV8RQFF/ref=redir_m...
I wouldn’t wear full face for safety reasons as mentioned.
Also, much too big to equalize if you want to dive down and see anything.
OP, any decent Cressi/Beuchat/Any dive brand mask will be more than adequate I’d say.
I’ve got a good low volume Freediving mask but I don’t like it so much for snorkeling as you don’t have as wide a field of view.
Also, much too big to equalize if you want to dive down and see anything.
OP, any decent Cressi/Beuchat/Any dive brand mask will be more than adequate I’d say.
I’ve got a good low volume Freediving mask but I don’t like it so much for snorkeling as you don’t have as wide a field of view.
A quality full face is fine if you're intending on staying on the surface, I wouldn't use one if I was diving under the water due to the well known issues with them. But, make sure it's a quality make, not a cheapo one.
If you're looking to dive down a bit, separate mask and snorkel, go try the masks on, there's quite a few shapes that need to fit correctly, a dive shop will guide you. I made the mistake last time, thinking I knew better of buying a 'similar' one to my last mask. Ended up buying another at the dive shop on the island.
Fins, personally, I'd buy some, it does make moving around much easier. If it's just for snorkelling, get some of the full foot ones, rather than the diving fins with straps. They're just lighter and more convenient.
If you're looking to dive down a bit, separate mask and snorkel, go try the masks on, there's quite a few shapes that need to fit correctly, a dive shop will guide you. I made the mistake last time, thinking I knew better of buying a 'similar' one to my last mask. Ended up buying another at the dive shop on the island.
Fins, personally, I'd buy some, it does make moving around much easier. If it's just for snorkelling, get some of the full foot ones, rather than the diving fins with straps. They're just lighter and more convenient.
We went for the "Tusa Visio Tri-Ex Adult Mask & Snorkel Set" which seems to work well. Not a big fan of snorkelling itself but have used the mask a lot whilst swimming in the sea and no leaks.
https://www.divingdirect.co.uk/snorkelling-c1/snor...
https://www.divingdirect.co.uk/snorkelling-c1/snor...
I've never been a fan of these things, to use safely they place too many restrictions on what you can do. For example not able to dive down.
A traditional mask & snorkel are, in my mind a far better option. I've used Tusa masks which seem very good. The hyper dry versions I have also make clearing a flooded mask as easy as breathing out.
Flippers are a must, they make life so much easier.
A traditional mask & snorkel are, in my mind a far better option. I've used Tusa masks which seem very good. The hyper dry versions I have also make clearing a flooded mask as easy as breathing out.
Flippers are a must, they make life so much easier.
PH at its best, where only the best will do. 
For some less challenging splashing around
looking at the fish, this summer we got some gear from Decathlon, a traditional snorkel set for me and a couple of full face jobbies for the kids. Did us great for trips to Greece and France.
No more than £25 each from memory.
For some less challenging splashing around
looking at the fish, this summer we got some gear from Decathlon, a traditional snorkel set for me and a couple of full face jobbies for the kids. Did us great for trips to Greece and France.
No more than £25 each from memory.
Edited by prand on Monday 19th September 12:39
RC1807 said:
If you're going somewhere on honeymoon that has it's own dive centre, like the Maldives (?), I wouldn't bother taking a snorkel / mask. Most resorts have them available free of charge, and they'll be better than the item you linked to.....
The centres will loan you fins, too.
Flipper's a dolphin.
My brother went to the same resort and they were chargeable, 3 days "rental" is about the same as purchasing a set of our own , The centres will loan you fins, too.
Flipper's a dolphin.
Thanks for the info
I had read about issues with the full face masks. OH will only be splashing around on the surface but i'm more inclined to dive down a big deeper. Only used a normal mask/snorkel a few years ago in Florida, not tried a full face one. May test one out in the local pool
I had read about issues with the full face masks. OH will only be splashing around on the surface but i'm more inclined to dive down a big deeper. Only used a normal mask/snorkel a few years ago in Florida, not tried a full face one. May test one out in the local pool
What is the benefit of the full face ones?
As others have said, just go into a dive shop and try a few one and walk out with your chosen mask and Snorkel. What I would say say try not to be an a&%$ and choose your mask and then head off to simplyscuba to get it cheaper.
OK, they won't be cheap. My masks were £50 15 years ago, so god knows how much they are now and as a diver (Haven't dived in years), once you have found anice mask, you tend to use it for years or until it completely falls apart.
As others have said, just go into a dive shop and try a few one and walk out with your chosen mask and Snorkel. What I would say say try not to be an a&%$ and choose your mask and then head off to simplyscuba to get it cheaper.
OK, they won't be cheap. My masks were £50 15 years ago, so god knows how much they are now and as a diver (Haven't dived in years), once you have found anice mask, you tend to use it for years or until it completely falls apart.
alfabeat said:
What are the issues with the full face ones?
The benefits for me are not gagging on a foul bit of rubber....
I don't dive down more than say 1 metre and love the full face ones. I don't bother with flippers.
I suppose it all depends on what sort of snorkelling you are doing....
As I recall the main issue is to do with a build up of CO2 in the mask causing suffocation.The benefits for me are not gagging on a foul bit of rubber....
I don't dive down more than say 1 metre and love the full face ones. I don't bother with flippers.
I suppose it all depends on what sort of snorkelling you are doing....
GT03ROB said:
alfabeat said:
What are the issues with the full face ones?
The benefits for me are not gagging on a foul bit of rubber....
I don't dive down more than say 1 metre and love the full face ones. I don't bother with flippers.
I suppose it all depends on what sort of snorkelling you are doing....
As I recall the main issue is to do with a build up of CO2 in the mask causing suffocation.The benefits for me are not gagging on a foul bit of rubber....
I don't dive down more than say 1 metre and love the full face ones. I don't bother with flippers.
I suppose it all depends on what sort of snorkelling you are doing....
OP, I would be tempted to get fins (not flippers!) too, make getting about so much easier. Good practice for Scuba too if you're interested in that.
A good make and a decent size of fins are essential, especially if your going to the Maldives, a lot of the islands have a current
around the drop off, where the best views are to be had.
Snorkeling without them is pretty risky if you do get in a current and you soon get tired working against it. Most islands have
a dive school and will advise on currents and best start points - use their knowledge!
I have a traditional cressi mask but not tried the full face type, they say they are a bit prone to leaking.
around the drop off, where the best views are to be had.
Snorkeling without them is pretty risky if you do get in a current and you soon get tired working against it. Most islands have
a dive school and will advise on currents and best start points - use their knowledge!
I have a traditional cressi mask but not tried the full face type, they say they are a bit prone to leaking.
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