So what about you? Do you:
a) always wear a snorkel
b) never wear a snorkel
c) carry a folding snorkel instead in case of an emergency
TIA!
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Posted 05 January 2006 - 10:49 PM
Posted 05 January 2006 - 11:09 PM
I recently read that the piece of gear most divers seem to regret purchasing the most is a snorkel. The impression I was left with was very few divers ever actually use snorkels... except during training.
So what about you? Do you:
a) always wear a snorkel
b) never wear a snorkel
c) carry a folding snorkel instead in case of an emergency
TIA!
Posted 05 January 2006 - 11:43 PM
Posted 05 January 2006 - 11:53 PM
Posted 06 January 2006 - 12:08 AM
Well, yes, that's the impression I get. Added to that is it seems most divers prefer to swim on their backs anyway as Trace mentioned.Snorkels are for snorkeling --
Posted 06 January 2006 - 12:26 AM
Posted 06 January 2006 - 12:44 AM
Posted 06 January 2006 - 12:58 AM
Posted 06 January 2006 - 12:59 AM
Well, yes, that's the impression I get. Added to that is it seems most divers prefer to swim on their back anyway as Trace mentioned.Snorkels are for snorkeling --
So then my next question (however *stupid* it may seem to some) is why is there such an emphasis on snorkels in some OW courses?
Also, has anyone ever been in a situation where a snorkel proved to be absolutely essential?
Posted 06 January 2006 - 01:30 AM
If a dive operator requires snorkels...
Only exceptions are when they're required by law...
Question #4: If divers rarely to never use snorkels, why are they *required by law*?...a dive pro or boat operator somehow violates a "must have a snorkel" clause.
Posted 06 January 2006 - 02:59 AM
If a dive operator requires snorkels...
Only exceptions are when they're required by law...
Question #4: If divers rarely to never use snorkels, why are they *required by law*?...a dive pro or boat operator somehow violates a "must have a snorkel" clause.
I'm asking this because no one has yet to answer Question #3: Has anyone ever been in a situation where a snorkel proved to be absolutely essential?
Edited by gcbryan, 06 January 2006 - 03:04 AM.
Posted 06 January 2006 - 03:48 AM
If a dive operator requires snorkels...
Only exceptions are when they're required by law...
Question #4: If divers rarely to never use snorkels, why are they *required by law*?...a dive pro or boat operator somehow violates a "must have a snorkel" clause.
I'm asking this because no one has yet to answer Question #3: Has anyone ever been in a situation where a snorkel proved to be absolutely essential?
Posted 06 January 2006 - 06:22 AM
I find so darned many snorkels diving in the park. Wish I'd find a few more dive lights, weights, etc., instead since I could use those.
Posted 06 January 2006 - 06:44 AM
Edited by Latitude Adjustment, 06 January 2006 - 07:38 AM.
Posted 06 January 2006 - 06:46 AM
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