The snorkel problem

[Keith.M]

I use a snorkel often but only when snorkeling. I have not had to deal with surface obstructions so surface swims are done on my back. I like to have access to a snorkel when far off-shore. I do believe I could even take a nap when aided by a snorkel. Tucked between my plate and wing, it is secure, readily accessible, and no problem to carry. It is so easy, that I often just leave it there even when I know I don't need it. I have deployed it a number of times. Once deployed, it is difficult to restore until the dive is over without help.

I looked at the picture you had earlier in the thread. Can you show a more close up shot as to how you have it attached to the plate?

 

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A loop of double sided velcro on the bottom through a metal tri-glide that holds the waste strap adjustment: Snorkel attachment to BP under wing. - ScubaBoard Gallery

A look of bungee on the top held in place by a zip tie through the webbing slots: Snorkel attachment to BP under wing. - ScubaBoard Gallery

 

[Keith.M]

Very clean set-up!

Thanks.

 

[mathauck0814]

There is one piece of gear I'd like to leave home, that f'n dive flag and float! FTF! That gets in the way as much as or more than a slung bottle!

Hear! Hear!

 

[Couv]

I'd bet you, and the overwhelming majority of divers, can say the same thing about the utility of an EPIRB.

Homer Simpson: Well, you bought all those smoke alarms, and we haven't had
a single fire.

 

[drewh1]

I have a roll up snorkel in a small pouch. I appreciate the suggestions for stowing in on the backplate! I would like to free up the pouch space Wouldn't leave home without it. Great for navigating kelp forests, freediving etc. Definitely saves gas on the long surface swims, and yes, surface swims are often the only way to get a deeper dive in here in Northern California.

I just got back from Boat diving in Belize. While hanging out waiting on the boat, I would unroll it and free-dive, then stow it away when we got to the dive site.

 

[AfterDark]

I was check my strobe......

and there it is! My trusty snorkel just waiting for me to use it.

 

[Plug]

After 600 dives without a snorkel, I finally felt that I needed one and it was kayak diving, while gearing up at the surface. I tried a dive with one on but found that I could feel the lopsided drag that it caused all through the dive, very annoying. I like the idea of storing it on the backplate, I was thinking about a bungee loop or clip to attach it to the mask strap, but I would still need for it to be easy to put back away, before starting the dive.
I was even thinking about a loop snorkel

Brendan

 

[AfterDark]

After 600 dives without a snorkel, I finally felt that I needed one and it was kayak diving, while gearing up at the surface. I tried a dive with one on but found that I could feel the lopsided drag that it caused all through the dive, very annoying. I like the idea of storing it on the backplate, I was thinking about a bungee loop or clip to attach it to the mask strap, but I would still need for it to be easy to put back away, before starting the dive.
I was even thinking about a loop snorkel

Brendan

You must be using the wrong kind of snorkel. I have thousands of dives all with a snorkel attached, the old J type was the only one I felt any drag from; the simple no purge / no cover flex type snorkels I've used for decades, no drag. If your talking with scooter use, I can understand where any snorkel may be felt to drag. Other than that you'd have to be Aquaman swimming at great speeds!

 

[DevonDiver]

You must be using the wrong kind of snorkel. I have thousands of dives all with a snorkel attached, the old J type was the only one I felt any drag from; the simple no purge / no cover flex type snorkels I've used for decades, no drag.

Try doing thousands of dives without one, then put one on. See if you notice the drag....