Buy a snorkel mask that is comfortable and has tempered glasses for a safe use. It can be a traditional snorkeling mask or a full-face snorkel mask. Our detailed best snorkeling masks post will help how to choose the best model and right fit. What if you wear glasses but still want to see clearly underwater?
There are prescription snorkel mask types available that are customizable to meet your needs. Models covering the whole face Easybreath type appeared on the market a few years ago.
They allow natural breathing through the mouth and nose. Although they are extremely popular, before buying one read about full face snorkel mask safety concerns and check what is the best full face snorkel mask that meets safety standards. Tip: People who are afraid to use a mask, may try out a snorkeling windo w that allows to see the reef life without putting the head underwater!
To be able to breathe while snorkeling without raising your head out of the water, you need a snorkel. Early models were rigid and caused jaw fatigue, but modern ones are comfortable and come with features to make snorkeling safe like a dry-top that preventing water entry and reducing the chance of gulping water. There are several version available these days so everyone can find one that is comfortable and ensures effortless breathing.
Should you need more information on the topic, see our best dry-snorkel recommendations. Swimming in open water means that you need to be prepared for changing ocean conditions.
Using snorkeling fins makes swimming efficient as well as easy to navigate between coral reefs and in shallow water. Good snorkel fins are lightweight yet powerful. Our detailed post includes all the information you need to know about fins and contains travel size snorkeling fins recommendations too.
We categorized the sun protection accessories to our snorkel gear guide essentials part because we believe that wearing UV protective clothing is as important as having a good mask or fins.
Not only because it provides protection against harmful UV rays but also from jellyfish stings. Our opinion is that the best solution is to wear long sleeve rash guard and sun protection pants. In colder waters, use a snorkeling wetsuit. This sun protection for snorkeling article will give you ideas on how to achieve the best protection. The second part of our snorkel gear guide features accessories that can increase the safety level while snorkeling.
You can choose between open heel and full foot options. To make your selection, you should consider how you plan to get into the water. Anyone can enjoy a snorkeling experience, from beginners to advanced swimmers. If you are new to snorkeling, you should consider getting a life vest to protect yourself , especially when swimming in depths deeper than 10 feet.
A life vest will ensure that you remain on the surface of the water even when you get tired from continuous stroking. It is common to be supplied with a life vest while on tour. But it is still okay if you can carry your own.
It also helps to maintain your temperatures when swimming in the cold ocean water. You should choose one that is long enough to cover your body comfortably. It should fit just like a second skin without sagging or bunching in the arms and legs. When the suit is loose, plenty of water will flow through it, making it less effective at keeping you warm. Get your kids safely into snorkelling. Please check our our full range of snorkelling gear for kids in our Kids' Corner.
Fins are worn on your feet and are used for in-water locomotion. They make it easier to move through the water allowing greater distances to be achieved than would be possible without them. They attach to your feet by way of a either a shoe-like foot pocket full foot fins , or a half foot pocket with heel strap open heel fins.
Some styles are environment specific while others may be for specialised use. For more information, please see our Snorkelling Fins Buying Guide , or take a look at our full range of Snorkelling Fins.
A snorkelling vest is a device which helps control buoyancy. It is designed to sit on your chest, so you lay on top of it in the water.
You can fill this vest up with as much or as little air as needed, and it will help you stay on the surface of the water. Don't confuse a snorkelling vest with a life jacket, they are not the same. A life jacket is designed to roll you on your back and get your face out of the water, whereas a snorkelling vest keeps your face in the water so you can view the ocean life below. Snorkelling vests reduce fatigue, and help you stay snorkelling, longer!
Staying on the surface of the water is something many struggle with, and using this buoyancy control device will help you focus more on the reef and less on swimming. While the aforementioned items are deemed essential to this sport, there is an additional piece of equipment that should be considered.
Get Your Gear Ahead of Time Rent equipment before you go to the beach, and give yourself time to adjust it and get used to it. Practice putting on your mask. Adjust the strap so it is lightly snug, but not tight. With a light inhale, your mask should suction to your face. That is what mostly holds it to your face. Now the snorkel. How does it feel in your mouth? Is it pulling awkwardly? Normally you can adjust the angle and height of your snorkel.
You can adjust where it attaches to your face mask strap. And on some models you can rotate the soft silicone bottom for a better angle to your mouth.
Practice putting on your fins. Practice in a Pool or at a Calm Shallow Beach Next, pick a spot like a swimming pool or calm shallow sandy beach to get a feel for breathing through your snorkel.
It takes a while to train your body into becoming comfortable breathing through a snorkel with your face in the water. The main trick is relaxing. Practice purging your snorkel of water by blowing hard to force the water out the top and out the bottom purge valve if you have one. Kick around a little, learning how to use your big leg muscles slowly to propel you easily around with your fins.
If you are not a strong swimmer, use a flotation device. Either an inflatable snorkeler's vest, or a water noodle. Don't worry about what you look like. Being comfortable and safe is most important. Exhaustion is a common problem for first time snorkelers.
Swimming takes a good bit of energy. The trick with snorkeling is to stay relaxed and calm. You can wipe yourself out quickly if you are not careful. Only swim at a speed that allows you to breathe slowly and easily through your snorkel.
Your snorkel does limit your breath, so keep your activity level at a pace that does not demand heavy breathing.
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