ScubaBasics - Scuba Equipment Video Reviews and more! » Snorkel http://www.scubabasics.com/blog Providing in depth reviews of the latest dive equipment. Scuba equipment for all levels of diving. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:39:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel Review http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/2009/05/29/oceanic-ultra-dry-snorkel-review/ http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/2009/05/29/oceanic-ultra-dry-snorkel-review/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 13:35:24 +0000 admin http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/?p=76 The Ultra Dry Snorkel is one of our more popular snorkel with advanced engineering features. The Ultra Dry Snorkel does what the name says, it is a dry snorkel. Take a look at our video review and learn how this is accomplished along with other great features of the Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel. If you’re tired of surfacing with a snorkel full of water, then the Ultra Dry is the perfect snorkel.

]]> http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/2009/05/29/oceanic-ultra-dry-snorkel-review/feed/ 0 How do I Choose a Snorkel? http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/2009/04/10/choose-a-snorkel/ http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/2009/04/10/choose-a-snorkel/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:32:39 +0000 admin http://www.scubabasics.com/blog/?p=43 I get asked this question a lot and the first thing you need to know is how you’ll you be using the snorkel? If you’re using it for snorkeling then you want might to invest a bit more in a snorkel than if your using it for Scuba Diving. Remember, if you’re a Scuba Diver then you’ll us it primarily for resting at the surface or waiting to get back on the dive boat. But if you plan to do more snorkeling than Scuba Diving then you might consider some of the features mentioned below.

The mouthpiece should rest easily in your mouth without having to bite it, this will help prevent jaw fatigue. The lower adjustable part of the snorkel should be turned until the mouthpiece fits comfortably. Most modern snorkels come with a purge valve. A snorkel with a purge valve at the bottom is much easier to clear if flooded. Select a snorkel that has a tube with a large opening making it easier to breath. To keep water from coming in from the top of the snorkel you may want to choose a dry snorkel. These will not let water in even when diving beneath the surface. There are even snorkels you can fold up and put in a pocket of your BCD. Remember to breathe slowly so not to choke on water droplets resting in the bowl of the snorkel.

Some of the more popular models sold at ScubaBasics:

Oceanic Pocket Snorkel
Oceanic UltraDry Silicon Snorkel
Tusa Plantina II Hyperdry Snorkel

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