The Best Snorkelling Gear

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The Best Snorkelling Gear

Snorkelling is a lot of fun. It you haven't tried Snorkelling you really should give it a try. It can open up a whole new underwater world. Now it helps if you have some good Snorkelling gear. This lens has some great Snorkelling sets.

I recommend this Snorkel Set

Body Glove Mask Snorkel Fin Set with Bag Package for Snorkeling BodyGlove AUTHORIZED DEALER = FULL WARRANTY, BLUE SET, L/XL (men 9 - 13) (wmn 10 - 14)

GREAT SET FEATURES: BLUE MASK:- Dream 2 Lens, Quality Body Glove Construction - Comfortable Silicon Skirt for a good fit - Fits Medium to Large Faces Low Volume - Impact resistant glass for safety - Swivel and adjustable silicone mask strap - Ergonomic quick-adjusting buckles - Broad peripheral view with 2 lens design Stylish Look - OR YELLOW MASK: Quality Construction - Comfortable Double Edge Silicon Skirt - Fits Medium to Large Faces - Low Volume - Tempered glass for safety Swivel and adjustable mask strap

Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 07/06/2009)

Tips About Snorkelling Gear

The Mask
# Never get a mask with a clear skirt%u2026.it only lets in solar flares and glare. This will boggle your eyes and reduce the range of visibility in the water.
# The skirt should be made of silicon; rubber just does not last and is uncomfortable.
# Comfort is every thing; try the mask on in the shop. Breathe in through your nose and compress the mask onto your face. There should be no air leaking in and the frame should not be pressing down on your fore head. Then without letting out air through your nose gently pull the mask off your face. If the mask fits well and the seal is good, you should have to pull quiet hard against suction.
# The lower the volume of the mask the better it will be for deep diving and equalising. (only an experience shop assistant will be able to help you in telling the volumes of masks.)

The Snorkel
# Again this is not a cheapie part of your set up expect to pay about R100.00 for any thing decent.
Don't buy a snorkel with purge valves, as only very few of them work properly.
# Fit the snorkel to the mask in the shop and put on the mask and place the mouth piece in your mouth. You will soon find out which one is comfortable.
# If possible remove the clip on the snorkel and replace with a more sturdy rubber snorkel strap%u2026..you will thank me later.

The Fins
# As in the old saying: "A cheap buy is an expensive buy" if you buy cheap and start to get into the sport, it will be a few dives later and you will be at the shop again upgrading.
# Don't buy open heal fins. They are designed for scuba, and the bulky buckles and heavy foot sockets will drain you and hamper your manoeuvrability. Think seek & light.
# Look for comfortable foot pockets, they should have a nice snug fit with out squeezing your feet, too loose will case blisters. Ideally you want to buy one size up and put on some neoprene booties (ones without soles on, much like a sock)
# The stiffer the blade the better, also don't buy those funny fins with high tech looking blades. Avoid folds; bends; funny fins and holes ect Plain flat blades are the best.
# Fin guards are also a good thing, not essential, but they could save you some money.