Need help: looking for quality basic J-tube snorkel

[vbpro]

Hello everyone,

My father's snorkel broke after 10 years of use. He tried modern snorkels (dry, semi-dry, slanted, bulging top, etc.) but he doesn't like them.
He just wants a quality, basic, straight, J-tube snorkel, with soft comfortable mouthpiece that stay in place, just like his old snorkel which was made in Italy by TechniSub (I have a picture but don't know how to post it in this message).

However, I can't seem to find them, or not looking in the right place. If you know where to purchase such snorkel, would you please let me know. I live in America, and will have to ship it to my Dad in Asia.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Imla]

Riffe J Type Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Snorkel | eBay

Oceanic Blast J Type Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Snorkel | eBay

Joe Diver's J Snorkel Master Series J Snorkel Clear | eBay

Scuba Diving Free Dive Spearfishing Snorkeling Camouflage Silicone J Snorkel | eBay

How about any of these? You could probably have them ship directly to your father?
Personally... I'd put my bet on the last link.

 

[vbpro]

Riffe J Type Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Snorkel | eBay

Oceanic Blast J Type Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Snorkel | eBay

Joe Diver's J Snorkel Master Series J Snorkel Clear | eBay

Scuba Diving Free Dive Spearfishing Snorkeling Camouflage Silicone J Snorkel | eBay

How about any of these? You could probably have them ship directly to your father?
Personally... I'd put my bet on the last link.

Thanks Imla.

Below is the image of my Dad's snorkel. Is there a reason why the modern snorkel is no longer just straight up like before? I imagine it must be better, but don't know how to explain it to my Dad.

 

[CT Sean]

Leisure Pro has a selection as well if you select the "freediving" sub-category under snorkels

Snorkels | Snorkeling and Scuba Snorkels at LeisurePro.com

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I have exactly what you are looking for. The Edge Stealth 2 snorkel. Less than 20 bucks (14.99 actually). It will fit in a large padded envelope via usps for 5.70 postage. I have four in stock I believe. It's what I now use when I do use one. Nothing fancy, nice bore, comfortable mouthpiece, light, and comes in black only. Check out my photo gallery on my webpage for picture.
Pm me for an exact quote. If you like I will ship to your dad in asia. No problem.
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[Snorkel Exchange]

There are a number of companies that you can purchase snorkels from that will ship for you. We carry a number of snorkels and have free shipping on orders over $29 to help you save some money.

 

[3D diver]

Timely thread...lost my snorkel of 30+ years a few weeks ago (kelp pulled it off). The Riffe looks like a good replacement, but...

One feature mine had were moldable bite tabs---the kind you heat in boiling water and chomp on to get an impression of your teeth. Does anyone make such a thing anymore?

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

You may want to check out our selection of snorkels as well:

Masks / Snorkels

http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/psrbn.xmcnq/v/vspfiles/photos/MBFS-2.jpg

 

[3D diver]

Just received the Riffe snorkel and am un-impressed: small bore and the bend section and mouth piece are flimsy. I suppose it's this way to make it more flexible. I would never have bought it at a store but will dive with it, since it's in my hands, and see how it goes.

I'm surprised it's so hard to find a simple decent snorkel.

 

[Glenn08]

I have been looking for a back-up to my Dacor snorkel. The snorkels that I have seen are small bore, and/or have a restrictor on the end (why ?), and of course that ridiculous purge valve - would you buy a mask with a purge valve ? And I hate those stupid purge valves - while playing in the pool with a newer snorkel I hit the bottom with the purge.