Looking to get a Snorkel set for my husband but I don't know good brands and what to look for in a good set. I'm trying to stay within $100. Any suggestions?
get a gift card at your local dive shop
because masks should be tried on do to differnt face shapes
and what materials are made in each of the equipments construction?
HELP PLEASE A.S.A.P
In skin diving, I will make the assumption that you are referring to SCUBA or snorkeling.
Mask = gives you a clearer vision underwater, these can have prescription lens installed in them. made from a silicone rubber
Fins = Gives you more speed in the water (make sure they are not too big for you to kick with) Generally a rubber product
Snorkel = allows you to breathe while face down in the water (When you dive down, it will fill with water that you will blow out when you surface.) Plastic and silicone
Wet suit = helps keep you warm in the water, these come in several thicknesses (I have about 5 different ones for year round diving) generally neoprene.
Nothing too over the top, just something that will make me seem more interesting.
Well, I can only speak from experience. Living in the LA area I have seen this approach used many times. I am a bit ashamed to say that I even did it myself. But, as all things, it became passe.
The sooooo obvious connection to muff diving was quickly replaced by other forms of male fluffery.
I have had quite a success ratio with a simple thong, accessorized with Roman style sandals, a bit of sparkle in my skin lotion, and Mick Jagger inflated lips.
But I only go to the straight bars. The other type, in your area anyway, may well appreciate your style. The Snorkel is a nice, if maybe too phallic, addition to you wardrobe.
We are looking for them in the UK to use on holiday.
Do not buy online. You need a mask that fits. I suggest you look for a suba diving shop - they will have more than enough for you to try, and will provide you with some very useful advice.
Everybody's face is different, so you need to try different masks to get the right fit. To determine this, just place the mask against your face (don't put the band over the back of your head). When you breathe in through your nose, you should feel a lot of resistance and the mask should stick to your face. If you can hear air seeping in round the mask skirt, it does not fit. Believe me, once you get in the water and seepage will get 100 times worse.
For the Snorkel, get one with a self draining valve (on the bottom, just after the mouthpiece. This means if you get water in the snorkel you can blast it out comfortably.
Hope you have fun!
I've been swimming for almost a year. My free style stroke is decent, but my resistence is terrible. I need to rest after completing every lap. I am wondering if the using of a mask and a snorkel will help me to improve my speed and my technique.
absolutely not!
Breathing is an essential technique that you need to practice as much as possible. The reason you need to rest lies on two things: you have poor stamina at the moment and bad breath control. Swimming with a snorkel will only prolong your problem.
If you've only been swimming a year, you probably need to work on your technique frequently. I'd recommend drills over going out an purchasing swim gear. I want you to try the shark fin drill, and practice kicking on your side.
Shark fin drill:
A freestyle based drill
Regular kicks
When you use your arms, you go in a regular pattern, except when your arm comes out of the water, bend your elbow sharply up in the air like a shark fin and bring your finger tips to your brow, in a salute like manner. Hold for 3 seconds, then move on to the next stroke and repeat
Side Kick:
Have one hand outstretched in front of you and roll onto your side. Tuck your chin to your chest (proper swim position) with the back of your side of your head resting on your bicep. Other arm should be resting on your side by your thigh. When you need to breathe, turn your head (without lifting it from your arm) and breath. This will be a difficult drill to encourage proper strong kick motions when you turn to breath, and will reinforce good breathing techniques.
Don't listen to the person who recommends using the snorkel because their sprinters use it. When you become more advanced, exercise gear will start to supplement your work out. Snorkels have no place for a beginner to the sport. I personally wear 5 pound weights on my wrists and ankles when I swim, but I would never recommend that to anyone but the most advanced of swimmers
I am traveling to Barbados in July. We are considering Turtle Bay resort. We would like to Snorkel in shallow water preferably where we can see a real ship wreck. We would also like to rent a car or jeep. Has anyone done anything similar to this that can give me some advice?
You can rent a car through Courtesy Rent a Car. As for snorkelling you can visit these sites. S S Stavronikita is the only ship wreck we have.
http://www.barbados.org/diving/divesite.htm
The only plane crash we had was the Cubana Airlines and that was way off Barbados.
i went Snorkeling with my boyfriend the other day in the lake at my neighboorhood and he told me that the way i was swimming was the wrong way, the way i kicked my feet and fins so what way am i supposed to kick my fins/feet?
The most efficient way to kick your feet is having your kick come from your thigh, as weird as that sounds. You want the power of your kick to come all the way from your upper leg as opposed to just from your knee. You may not be kicking the “wrong” way, but your kick just may not be as powerful as others.
I found an adult set of US DIVER Snorkel gear at Kmart. It included a mask, tube, and fins, and came in a mesh carrying bag, but I could only find one set and I need two. Where can I look to find this?
how about here
http://www.snorkelingonline.com
I'm looking to buy some suba equipment and I can't help but notice the difference in price between the two although they look identical. Any information on buying?
There is a reason for the difference in price, one is purely for surface observation and the other is able to stand the pressures of deeper water diving…
If your going to scuba dive the investment is worth it, don't skimp on safety…
I was just wondering what recommendations you would have after hurricane dean. I have been to Chankannab, but I've heard that there are better places to snorkel. I would prefer a place that doesn't have too much current or undertow because I will have a 13 and 11 year old with me. They are pretty stong swimmers so some current wouldn't be too bad. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks too al of you that have answered me in the past!
Check out Playa San Francisco Beach. The best Snorkeling is usually on one of the snorkel excursion boats. They take you to the best places. They have noodles, waist floates and life jackets to help keep the children safe. Adults too. Check out this site. Click on fun things to do.
http://www.cozumel.net
Enjoy.)