Hi,
I love snorkeling, and I am a good swimmer, but I want to buy a snorkel vest to feel more comfortable. The older I get, the more I am afraid of cramps, currents and the like. And I usually stay in the water for an hour or more, so it is essential for me that I can float without having to do anything myself actively. Until now I have used a PDF, and it worked fine, but when flying, my PDF is too heavy and bulky, given the restrictions for airplane luggage. That's why I intend to buy an inflatable snorkel vest. I suppose they are much lighter.
I have read a lot about these vests, and most users seem to be very happy with them, but some people also wrote that they are uncomfortable because they make the face come out a bit of the water. Is this true?
Other question: There are many different snorkel vests on the market. On the pictures they all look alike to me. But they differ in price, and maybe there are also other differences, like the size or the quality of the valve and the material?
I would be very grateful if somebody could give me some advice, so that I do not buy the wrong item.
Thanks in advance.
Dagmar
I love snorkeling, and I am a good swimmer, but I want to buy a snorkel vest to feel more comfortable. The older I get, the more I am afraid of cramps, currents and the like. And I usually stay in the water for an hour or more, so it is essential for me that I can float without having to do anything myself actively. Until now I have used a PDF, and it worked fine, but when flying, my PDF is too heavy and bulky, given the restrictions for airplane luggage. That's why I intend to buy an inflatable snorkel vest. I suppose they are much lighter.
I have read a lot about these vests, and most users seem to be very happy with them, but some people also wrote that they are uncomfortable because they make the face come out a bit of the water. Is this true?
Other question: There are many different snorkel vests on the market. On the pictures they all look alike to me. But they differ in price, and maybe there are also other differences, like the size or the quality of the valve and the material?
I would be very grateful if somebody could give me some advice, so that I do not buy the wrong item.
Thanks in advance.
Dagmar