karen-estelle
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Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and hope I can get some advice from those who know more about snorkelling than I do. We snorkelled in Cook Islands last December. I'm 64 years old lady who has snorkelled previously and can swim but not that fit nor a great swimmer. In the deeper areas of the lagoon I found it difficult treading water so tired very easily. I have seen online that there are snorkel vests so wonder if this is something that would be helpful for someone like me. We're heading back to Cook Islands in 7 weeks so I really want to make sure I have the best experience this time around. We rarely get the chance to snorkel so I'm not looking at spending a lot of money. But I've seen these vests online on ebay and other placces. They are an inflatable life jacket that you pop over your neck. Some have straps that go around the waist and others that have a crotch strap as well as the waist. I wonder if someone can advise me which would be best and if you think it's worth the money (around $A30). I wonder if the crotch strap would ride up and be uncomfortable to wear? Any advice on the better brands etc would also be good. Thanks for taking the time to read my question and hopefully give me some advice which will be greatly appreciated.
I'm new to this forum and hope I can get some advice from those who know more about snorkelling than I do. We snorkelled in Cook Islands last December. I'm 64 years old lady who has snorkelled previously and can swim but not that fit nor a great swimmer. In the deeper areas of the lagoon I found it difficult treading water so tired very easily. I have seen online that there are snorkel vests so wonder if this is something that would be helpful for someone like me. We're heading back to Cook Islands in 7 weeks so I really want to make sure I have the best experience this time around. We rarely get the chance to snorkel so I'm not looking at spending a lot of money. But I've seen these vests online on ebay and other placces. They are an inflatable life jacket that you pop over your neck. Some have straps that go around the waist and others that have a crotch strap as well as the waist. I wonder if someone can advise me which would be best and if you think it's worth the money (around $A30). I wonder if the crotch strap would ride up and be uncomfortable to wear? Any advice on the better brands etc would also be good. Thanks for taking the time to read my question and hopefully give me some advice which will be greatly appreciated.
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