Snorkle Use while diving

[djtimmy77]

I bring a snorkel with me, however it is tucked away under the wing of my BC. It is there just in case the boat loses me and I get stranded. Basically the same reason I carry signaling devices.

 

[RJP]

I bring a snorkel with me, however it is tucked away under the wing of my BC. It is there just in case the boat loses me and I get stranded. Basically the same reason I carry signaling devices.

Mine is in a milk crate I keep in my basement - not sure how much use it will be if the boat loses me!

 

[djtimmy77]

If the boat loses you and it is rough it could make it easier to relax and breathe.

I also use a snorkel quite a bit for snorkeling.

 

[RJP]

If the boat loses you and it is rough it could make it easier to relax and breathe.

Yeah, I meant it wouldn't be much use to me if I was lost and my snorkel was in my basement!

 

[djtimmy77]

Ahh, that makes a lot more sense to me now. haha

 

[St Piquet]

I use a Snorkel for sure when diving, I go to see the water, the life there and possible dangers below, or better still, the treasures others pass over while laying back looking at the sky on their way out. But safety first, above all. With all the good advice here about how to manage a snorkel you can try it out in a pool setting or shallow and if you still cannot manage than keep yourself happy and dive without the snorkel. : )

 

[alex_tx]

Snorkeling is fun and if you know how to use the snorkel to its full potential, you will not want to be with out one. Snorkel Riddle The old adage, bringing a piece of gear and not using it, is better than not having the gear and needing it.

 

[scarefaceDM]

Snorkel debate......use what ever works for you. Snorkels have there place. They do not belong under water attached to your mask...it just adds drag. If you do any type of wreck exploration then that snorkel is a hazard. If you cave dive...that snorkel is a hazard..if you are in current..that snorkel will be a pain in the side ...

If you want a snorkel...take it off once you've done your surface swim..put it back on if needed. I carry one in a pocket. Rolls up in a small ball...Got it from Aqua lung...I have never had to use it...In chop-rough waters...My reg is in my mouth...Just do what is comfortable for you in the environment you dive in.

Also note that if you advance your dive training to any level above recreational diving..you will quickly loose that snorkel.

 

[Ron Parker]

I find it is a great back-up when low on gas. I have a snork attached to all my masks. Your call

 

[MissBubblyDiver]

I think it's a great idea to have a snorkel. What if you run out of air and have to swim a bit back to the boat. Or if you're low on air and there is a strong current at the surface, a snorkel is a great way to save air. Snorkels, as someone mentioned are also great for shore diving. I don't use them however in overhead environments such caverns, wreck penetrations and things like that. I like my snorkel so much I don't want to ruin in or loose it!