Snorkeling technique

pieohpah · Jul 14, 2005

Hi, I've been looking for information on snorkeling technique for a wile, and have come up with very little. I meen; how much is there to know except for practicing?

I'm normally scuba diving and there are differences.

My main concerns are:
* equalizing the mask - maybe not needed at all. Some use goggles
* equalizing the ears. I have a problem doing this with the snorkel in my mouth, it's much easier with a regulator. How come? Maybe, because there is less counter preassure in the snorkel. How is it best done?
* Should one use the snorkel just on the surface, removing it going down?
* Is there a good/easy way to clear the snorkel coming up?

OK, that's enough for now...

Queen · Jul 14, 2005

pieohpah:
Hi, I've been looking for information on snorkeling technique for a wile, and have come up with very little. I meen; how much is there to know except for practicing?

I'm normally scuba diving and there are differences.

My main concerns are:
* equalizing the mask - maybe not needed at all. Some use goggles
* equalizing the ears. I have a problem doing this with the snorkel in my mouth, it's much easier with a regulator. How come? Maybe, because there is less counter preassure in the snorkel. How is it best done?
* Should one use the snorkel just on the surface, removing it going down?
* Is there a good/easy way to clear the snorkel coming up?

OK, that's enough for now...

* equalizing the mask - maybe not needed at all. Some use goggles
Usually a small exhalation through your nose will take care of this.
* equalizing the ears. I have a problem doing this with the snorkel in my mouth, it's much easier with a regulator. How come? Maybe, because there is less counter preassure in the snorkel. How is it best done?
I don't have problems with this but heard this tip recently, if you're having trouble try putting your tongue against the roof of you mouth while equalizing.
* Should one use the snorkel just on the surface, removing it going down?
You will most likely find it easier to keep it in your mouth once you get the hang of it.
* Is there a good/easy way to clear the snorkel coming up?
As you're approaching the surface, tip your head back (looking up towards the surface) and start exhaling, as you surface finsh exhaling and your snorkle should be nice and clear.

Hope that helps a little bit.

pieohpah · Jul 14, 2005

Queen:
Hope that helps a little bit.

Yes, thank you very much! =)

bob1dp · Jul 14, 2005

On exhaling I usually give my breath a strong POP to expel extra water in the tube.

spectrum · Jul 14, 2005

bob1dp:
On exhaling I usually give my breath a strong POP to expel extra water in the tube.

Take a look at the BREATHOLDING thread now playing in this forum. More is there.

Pete

Mlody11 · Jul 14, 2005

Or get a dry snorkle

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humanFish · Jul 14, 2005

Mlody11:
Or get a dry snorkle .

each to his own...personally, I'm not a fan.

The trapped air inside caused bouyancy when you dive. The valves on top are also sizable and clunky...I wouldn't want to scuba with one of those dragging around....

a regular old snorkel works just fine with a little practice...

Sideband · Jul 14, 2005

humanFish:
each to his own...personally, I'm not a fan.

The trapped air inside caused bouyancy when you dive. The valves on top are also sizable and clunky...I wouldn't want to scuba with one of those dragging around....

a regular old snorkel works just fine with a little practice...

I agree for the most part, but he was asking about snorkeling, not scuba diving.

Joe

Walter · Jul 15, 2005

equalizing the mask - maybe not needed at all. Some use goggles

Don't use goggles. It can result in injury to your eyes due to squeeze.

equalizing the ears. I have a problem doing this with the snorkel in my mouth, it's much easier with a regulator. How come? Maybe, because there is less counter preassure in the snorkel. How is it best done?

After your last breath before descending drop the snorkel from your mouth.

Should one use the snorkel just on the surface, removing it going down?

Yes.

Is there a good/easy way to clear the snorkel coming up?

Queen described the displacement method. It's very easy and results in a very clear snorkel.

Stay with a simple J, skip the bells and whistles.

humanFish · Jul 15, 2005

Sideband:
I agree for the most part, but he was asking about snorkeling, not scuba diving.

Joe

The bouyancy aspect of a dry snorkel also applies ONLY to snorkeling/freediving. When scuba diving and breathing off a regulator the snorkel will flood.

The reason that I brought up SCUBA was in order to point out that dry snorkels are more of a liability when SCUBA diving than most other snorkels...just in case anyone cares...take it or leave it.

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