scubassplayer
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Carry a fold up in the pocket of by bc. I often utilize it on shore dives
Are you wearing snorkel while SCUBA diving?
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On recent dives in Playa de Carmen, the divemaster said to live snorkel on shore. But on the same dives, I saw someone with a snorkel strapped to their shin - nicely out of the way but there if they needed (they were in a divemaster class).
ctx120
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Florida shore diving Jelly fish season , Never leave the beach with-out one :shocked2:
I wear one when standards require me to--IOW, while teaching, but very rarely otherwise. I did have occasion, a couple of weeks ago, to spend a couple of hours snorkeling with manta rays in Komodo on our no-fly day, and I was very glad to have my snorkel with me for that experience.
I never "wear" one, but I almost always carry one to deploy only if needed.
I am mostly an ocean boat or shore diver. For ocean dives (including wrecks) I never wear it on my mask. I stow a foldable one with a "dry" top in a pocket, or strap it my harness. I do this in case of an emergency (ie separated from the boat at the end of the dive -- never happened so far). Even if I just have to wait a little while for pick-up, if it is choppy/rough I would much rather breathe through a "dry" snorkel than try to float on my back struggling not to inhale the water that is splashing on me. If the dive is in calm water, though, I won't deploy it because my usual preference it to float on my back so I can talk to my buddy.
Right now, I like the oceanic foldable "dry" snorkel because it has an oval tube that is much flatter than a standard round tube, and is therefore easy to just slide under your mask strap -- very simple to deploy. It also has a handy clip that allows quick attachment/detachment. I leave that clip on my mask strap in case I want a more solid attachment than just sliding it under the strap.
I do not use this snorkel for freediving. My needs are different for that (I want a larger bore, and don't need the "dry" top).
Like some others here, between tank dives I always have my mask, fins and the snorkel ready to go instantly in case dolphins, whales, sharks or other critters swim near the boat. I can jump in in about 10 seconds.
If I am shore diving and it is a long swim, I also use it to swim out/back on the surface, and detach it and stow it during the dive.
I am mostly an ocean boat or shore diver. For ocean dives (including wrecks) I never wear it on my mask. I stow a foldable one with a "dry" top in a pocket, or strap it my harness. I do this in case of an emergency (ie separated from the boat at the end of the dive -- never happened so far). Even if I just have to wait a little while for pick-up, if it is choppy/rough I would much rather breathe through a "dry" snorkel than try to float on my back struggling not to inhale the water that is splashing on me. If the dive is in calm water, though, I won't deploy it because my usual preference it to float on my back so I can talk to my buddy.
Right now, I like the oceanic foldable "dry" snorkel because it has an oval tube that is much flatter than a standard round tube, and is therefore easy to just slide under your mask strap -- very simple to deploy. It also has a handy clip that allows quick attachment/detachment. I leave that clip on my mask strap in case I want a more solid attachment than just sliding it under the strap.
I do not use this snorkel for freediving. My needs are different for that (I want a larger bore, and don't need the "dry" top).
Like some others here, between tank dives I always have my mask, fins and the snorkel ready to go instantly in case dolphins, whales, sharks or other critters swim near the boat. I can jump in in about 10 seconds.
If I am shore diving and it is a long swim, I also use it to swim out/back on the surface, and detach it and stow it during the dive.
If sea conditions are good and I am not swimming to the dive site then "no". If the seas are kicking up and I might need snorkel at the surface I will at least have it on me. If I am snorkelling to a dive site or teaching a class then "yes".
DennisS
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It's been hanging off the side of my mask for almost 40 years. It doesn't get in the way and I'd feel nekkid without it.
lmorin
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I modified my BC to allow me carry a snorkel behind my left shoulder. A loose bungee loop holds it in place. It is out of the way and invisible, but can be easily reached and pulled free with my left hand.
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