Snorkels

my contax are a -2.75, so do i need a -2.75 scuba mask? where can i buy one cheap online b4 i goo to thailand?

If you know your eyeglass prescription you can buy a mask that will accept prescription lenses. Tusa several options and you can even find them in many of the Dive Shops and sporting goods stores that carry dive equipment. Sport Chalet for instance.

Follow the link below and look at the two-window designs. The specs will tell you if they accept corrective lenses.

I have a new 700xx that will see some deep water. I cant seem to find any kits that will fit this bike, even a sport quad. I would like to run something stealth from the airbox to the headlight, then a small pipe extension out the back. Any ideas how to do this? Any products?
additionally, the 700xx is great in the mud with the correct tires.

None that i know of

it is a 300 fourtrax and the model number on the atv are trx300fwy. i need a step by step instruction guide cause i have no clue about any of this so if you could help, i would really be greatful.

It is not just a matter of fitting a "HOSE" to the air intake of the engine you need to prevent water getting into the engine through the breather pipes and to waterproof the electrics too.
so it is quite complex.
I’ve never done it to a quad but I have to a 4X4 vehicle.
With that you have to run small bore pipe from the axle breathers up into the body of the truck onto a common rail made out of drainage pipe.
That was then connected via flexible hose to a junction made from domestic pvc plastic drain pipe. This was then connected to the air cleaner and then lead up the front door pillar to the roof and capped with a U bend. All joints were sealed with silicon sealer to prevent ingress.
On the engine silicon grease was used to seat the distributor cap and then a rubber wash glove was then pulled over the High tension leads by cutting small holes in the fingertips and feeding them over the leads and then sealed using cable ties and silicon grease; the same was done to the spark plug caps but the fingers were cut off the gloves and used individually to seat and seal.
So for the bike you’ll have to do the same but to a lesser degree.

Tropical islands provide a wide range of activities for vacationers. Depending on what you’re interested in, there is an island in the world for you. The number of activities available for vacationers depends on the size of the island and its location in the world.

Most islands offer the standards: snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and kayaking. Larger islands such as Bali, Hawaii, and Reunion offer many more activities such as hiking, jungle trekking, wild life safaris, and surfing. In fact, surfing is a widespread activity on many of the largest and most popular destinations in the world. Surfing is a very physical sport where beach goers learn to ride the waves and stand up on a board. It’s very hard but a great work out and lessons can be done very cheaply. For those who want something less challenging, you can always go body boarding. Body boarding is when you get a small board and lay on it, letting the wave take you in. It is very fun.

Jungle trekking allows people a chance to see the local flora and fauna and get out of the sun for a day. However, it is only the larger islands, most notably the ones in the pacific region, that offer this activity as many other islands in the world tend to be small and don’t offer the extensive amount of jungles and wildlife that these large islands can. Some of the best islands to hike around include Hawaii, Bali, Fiji, Bora Bora, Reunion, and Cebu. You’ll be able to work up a great sweat for when you come back, taking a cool refreshing dip the ocean.

By far the most popular activities involve the ocean. Vacationers look forward to exploring the ocean and seeing the vast reefs and abundant fish that inhabit the waters beneath the surface. Some of the best diving in the world can be found in the Seychelles, the Maldives, Bali, Thailand, and Australia. For those not interested in scuba diving, there is always snorkeling. Snorkelers simply float on top of the water with a mask and fins and stare down and look at the wildlife below.

For adventurous people, you can go sailing or fishing. Many tropical islands offer sailing tours to see dolphins or whales and sunset trips for couples and honeymooners looking to add romance into their trip. You can rent on or have someone take you out. For those looking to fish, you can also rent a boat and head out into the ocean to catch dinner. A lot islands offer deep sea fishing where you can catch “the big one.” You’ll be able to eat for a week when you do!

Beaches offer a wide variety of activities beyond just getting a tan. For those interested in traveling to islands, it’s important to thoroughly research the type of beach activities you want. For those looking to just relax, you can build sandcastles, get a massage, order some fruit drinks and just get a tan. While the majority of islands can accommodate your needs, for those looking for more active island adventures need to look for large islands or large chains of islands so you can get a wide variety of activities to do.

Matthew Kepnes
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/great-activities-to-do-on-tropical-islands-680104.html

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We’ve signed up for a snorkeling trip when our ships stops in Aruba. Does anybody know how the tour operator "sanitizes" their snorkel gear - if at all? Or do they just throw it on the side and wait for the next person to come along?

A friend suggested that since I booked the tour through the cruise ship, and the cruise ship "inspects/approves" the tour operators it does business with, that they would have to follow some sanitary measures. He also suggested that I bring a pocket size Listerine with me and pour it over the mouthpiece.

It’s a jungle out there!

Don’t take a chance with anyone’s supposed sanitary measures. Even if the operator is approved by the cruise company, they’re in this to process as many customers as possible. Even in Maui, the rental gear was plucked out of a barrel full of "cleaning" solution - looked like soapy water to me.

Casual Snorkel gear is less than $20 for the tube and mask, and you don’t really need flippers. These things are easily packed and you don’t have to worry about germs - just thinking about other people’s mouths makes me nauseated.

From what I’ve researched it depends where you go. I know we are going in May and staying at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort, where snorkel equipment costs 24 dollars to rent for a day. If you chose to do a guided snorkel trip with the dive shop on site at Grotto Bay, Triangle Diving, it is 60 dollars and they take you out to a reef and shipwreck to snorkel. I’m sure there are plenty of other options for Snorkeling on the island but that should give you a rough idea of the costs.