Diver Dennis
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If you were using a snorkel, would you still be able to keep your mask on your forehead?
Wearing Snorkel on Mask
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Diver Dennis
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I think someone has been into the hippie lettuce... DINDAVID?
no no no no, I don't smoke it no mo
Diver Dennis
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Aaaaah yes Kevfin. But you know the line between sanity and genius is a very fine one... he he he
"Yes, it comes in handy for waves. His point was in an out of air at the surface situation it allows a diver to breath and is a necessary safety tool. I am tired of lugging it around, but always wear it due to PADI standards. What are your viewpoints on the matter?"
Oh balony, many divers swim on their backs on the surface and prefer that method in very rough water. I don't care what PadI thinks, I like to pop my mask on to my forehead and surface swim on my back, works great, never lost a mask yet and if I do, I got more. If people like snorkels then by all means use them, it is a viable method for new divers in calm water. It is all good. N
Oh balony, many divers swim on their backs on the surface and prefer that method in very rough water. I don't care what PadI thinks, I like to pop my mask on to my forehead and surface swim on my back, works great, never lost a mask yet and if I do, I got more. If people like snorkels then by all means use them, it is a viable method for new divers in calm water. It is all good. N
SStrecker
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In the last year, I switched to only keeping a snorkel in my pocket (just in case). However, I have never really needed it. Previously, I lost one on a wreck dive. (I know it's an old story. You live and you learn.)
Diver Dennis
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It's just like the mask on the forehead debate, if you feel like wearing your snorkel is beneficial for you then do it. I'm not going to bash anyone for wearing their snorkel or having their mask on their forehead. Now not being a good buddy, that's a different matter.
i find it beneficial to put a pink snorkel on the back of my mask strap. That way, when I put my mask on the back of my head, the snorkel shows up well on my forehead, and keeps boats from running over me.
The last tech diver who sneered at me for doing so was not seen by the banca boat driver who ran him down. He had a nice funeral though, with lots of pretty flowers. (The diver I mean...)
The last tech diver who sneered at me for doing so was not seen by the banca boat driver who ran him down. He had a nice funeral though, with lots of pretty flowers. (The diver I mean...)
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