Consisting of the Cozumel mask, Seabreeze Dry snorkel, and Proflex II fins, this bundle from U.S. Divers is a must for recreational snorkelers of all stripes. The Seabreeze Dry snorkel hails from U.S. Divers' Sport Rec series, which is distinguished by its high-quality PVC mouthpieces and large bore barrel designs. More significantly, the snorkel features a dry top structure that keeps splashed water out while maintaining an unobstructed airflow. As a result, you needn't worry about filling your lungs with water each time a fellow swimmer kicks up a bit. Other details include a classic contoured shape for style and comfort, a quick-release snorkel keeper, and an easy-clear purge valve. The Cozumel mask, meanwhile, fits kids ages 10 and up and most adults, and is distinguished by such features as a two-window lens with a clear frame for maximum light entry and an easy-adjust buckle system. The Proflex II fin--which features a long blade with dual-composite fin rails for (more...)

Fin Snorkel
How much should I spend on snorkel gear?

I want to give a gift certificate for snorkel gear (mask, fins, and snorkel) to my boyfriend for christmas. I don't want to spend TOO much, but I would like to get him some decent stuff. He only snorkels now occassionally, but is planning on starting scuba this summer. Would $100 be enough? $150?

You can do the Wal Mart special at 25 bucks or the sky is the limit.
Typically, an excellent snorkel sells for 45 bucks, a good mask for 90 bucks and nice fins around 90 bucks as well.

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US Divers Shredder Surf Split Blade Snorkeling Bodyboard Fins Size S 4 7 US $7.99

2 Sets of H2OSporting Snorkeling Gear Set Silicone Mask Dry Top Snorkel Fins Bag US $119.50

H2O Sporting Snorkeling Set Gear Silicone Dive Mask Dry Top Snorkel Fins Bag US $64.99

US Divers SCUBA Snorkeling fins flippers Natures Wings Shredder L 10 14 used US $9.51

scuba snorkel set large fins men goggles gloves complete set for adventurous ppl US $19.99

Max Open Heel Scuba Dive Fins Diving Snorkeling Swmming ScubaMax Large Sale NEW US $29.99

NEW NOS Deep Blue Gear Del Sol Snorkel Scuba fin Made in Italy size 12 13 US $14.99

COMBO PACKAGE MASK FINS SNORKEL DIVE SCUBA US $46.07

DIVE DEAL MASK FINS SNORKEL 2 PC RASH GUARDSCUBA US $73.57

U S Divers Rigid SCUBA Snorkeling Fins Size 9 13 ML XL US $18.00

US DIVERS Aqualung Tecnique BLADES FP Scuba FIN Dive Snorkel PINK 5 6 US $23.99

Blue US Divers Aqua Lung Fins S M 4 1 2 8 1 2 Wet Shoes Snorkel Mask Bag SET US $24.99

Blue US Divers Aqua Lung Fins 9 13 ML XL Wet Shoes Snorkel Mask Bag SET US $24.99

SCUBA SNORKELING Mask Snorkel Fins Wetsuit Boots LOW LOW Price US $49.99

Vintage US Divers Aqua Lung Otarie Scuba Diving Fins 11 13 Snorkel US $9.99

ScubaPro Tilos packaged snorkel set fin size S M US $49.00

BODY GLOVE ADULT SNORKEL MASK FIN BAG SNORKELING SET US $53.85

vintage 3 pcs goggles fins and snorkel US $19.99

Tilos Wet Suit LTilos Boots 11 Cressi Fins Snorkel Mask and Swim Bag LN US $2.25

Mares Quattro Swim Snorkeling Scuba Fins Blue Lrg NEW US $88.99

Millions of people around the world use oceans, pools, and lakes for all sorts of recreational activities. There are many activities that are fun for individuals and families. Because of the wide range of options, water activities are a pastime that shows no signs of declining in the future.

The following is a list of the water activities enjoyed by many throughout the world:

Swimming: Whether it is a pool, lake, or ocean, swimming is a past time enjoyed by many people.

Water Polo: This water sport consists of two teams and a ball. It is often described as a combination of swimming, football (soccer), basketball, and wrestling. A team consists of six field players and one goalie. The purpose of the game is to score as many goals as possible.

Snorkeling: This activity consists of swimming at the surface of the water and using a mask and a small tube called a snorkel.

Water Aerobics: This form of aerobics is performed in the water.

Water Slide: Fun for all ages, a water slide is a slide with water flowing down it.

Scuba Diving: consists of is swimming under water using a (self contained) breathing apparatus and scuba mask.

Underwater Photography: This activity involves taking pictures under water. There are many contests involved with Underwater Photography.

Boating: This is the use of boats on the water. This can include rowboats, motor boats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, luxury cruise ships, fishing boats, yachts, speed boats, hydroplane racing...etc.

Fishing: This recreational or business activity involves catching fish.

Kite Surfing: This sport involves traveling on water using a kite for propulsion.

Water Skiing: This water sport involves using skis to glide over the water while being pulled by a motor boat.

Wakeboarding: This sport is much like water skiing, but involves using only one board attached to the feet.

Wakeskating: This activity is much like wakeboarding, but the board is not attached to the feet

Windsurfing: This involves traveling on a board that uses wind to propel sails.

Synchronized swimming: This involves a combination of swimming, gymnastics, and ballet.

Free-Diving: The goal of this activity is to dive as deep as you can without using a breathing apparatus.

Bodyboarding: This sport is similar to surfing, but the board is smaller and the person lies down on the board.

Dragon Boat Racing: This sport involves teams paddling on water, using painted boats which are attached to decorative dragon heads and tails. The length of the race can be 500 meters and the normal crew number is 22, including 20 paddlers, 1 steer person and 1 drummer.

Fin swimming: This is swimming with fins

Water Aerobics: This exercise is aerobics in the water

Water Tubing: This fun pastime involves sitting in a water tube and being pulled by a motor boat.

Rafting: This involves traveling on a raft down a river.

White Water Rafting: This type of rafting involves traveling in a boat like a kayak through rough river waters.

Jet Ski: A jet ski is a mechanical device used to travel on the water.

Because there are so many activities that involve the use of water, there is usually an activity for everyone to enjoy.

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Any place to buy plus size snorkel/dive fins?

I've been looking around online and it seems that the largest size full foot fins I can find top out at 13. While I wear a size 13 shoe, I'm very tentative to buy a fins that is sized 11-13 or the like. Is there a website that sells fins sized 13, or 13-14 or something of the like.

you can look in swim magazines or at swim stores

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US Divers Shredder Surf Split Blade Snorkeling Bodyboard Fins Size S 4 7 US $7.99

NEW NOS Deep Blue Gear Del Sol Snorkel Scuba fin Made in Italy size 12 13 US $14.99

U S Divers Rigid SCUBA Snorkeling Fins Size 9 13 ML XL US $18.00

ScubaPro Tilos packaged snorkel set fin size S M US $49.00

Mares Excel Plus Snorkeling Scuba Diving Fins RED All Sizes NEW US $148.94

Scuba Diving SCUBAPRO Jet Fins Size Large Black Open Heel Snorkeling Commercial US $30.00

PASSPORT Vintage Aqua Lung SWIM FINS US size 3 5 EUR 37 39 Womens Youth Snorkel US $9.95

NEW Dolpino Pro Series ADULT SNORKEL SET Snorkel Mask Scuba Fins Sz 7 12 US $28.99

NEW US Divers SNORKELING SET Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Adult SzM travel Bag US $29.99

NEW NOS Deep Blue Gear Del Sol Snorkel Scuba fin Made in Italy size 8 9 US $19.99

TBF Adult Snorkel mask Fins Diving Snorkelling Set Pink US $39.47

TBF Adult 3PC Snorkel Mask Fin Diving Set Great Value US $39.47

Aqua Lung US DIVERS Pacifica FINS SNORKEL MASK Size M L USA 8 1 2 9 US $12.99

US DIVERS STANDARD ADULT SNORKELING SET PROFLEX FINS SIZE S US $7.99

Mens Snorkel Set Fins Mask Snorkel USED Great Value sz 85 95 42 43 Blu US $15.99

Pink Snorkeling Package with semi dry Snorkel Fins size SM and 2 Window Mask US $53.98

Mens Aeris Velocity Scuba Diving Snorkeling Fins Size S M US $14.50

Body Glove Flow Snorkeling Fin Fits Shoe Size 5 8 1 2 New US $9.00

Scuba Dive Gear Mask Dry Snorkel Fins Set Blue Size Small Snorkling Set US $42.99

Amphibious Outfitters Scuba Dive Mask Fins Snorkel T Shirt Sz M Spear Gun Barb US $8.29

You can expect it NOT to fit if you're buying online. It's not any different than designer clothing. You really wouldn't want to buy that online either unless you had the chance to at least try it on in a real store first. Same applies here. Service or warranty issues are dicey when you buy online. Don't say you weren't warned.
No need to try it out in a pool but you definitely do need to try it on for fit.
For a mask: Not all faces fit all masks. Place the mask on your face without using the head strap and making sure your hair is clear of the mask skirt. Inhale slightly through your nose,hold that inhalation and take your hands away. If the mask stays in place for 30 seconds or more, it's an ok fit. It it falls off you face sooner, on to the next mask since that one will leak on you.
For fins: For closed heel fins, you are usually ok to go with your shoe size, but still try them on. Some people have wider feet and not all countries size their feet the same. If they pinch it'll be painful. You can also try on a set of open heel fins with the associated booties. Generally a little more expensive but also you have booties to walk the beach with or navigate sharp rocks. Open heel fins are adjustable with a strap at the back, so one size fits a few bootie sizes. Your feet will be a little warmer to boot, pardon the pun.
For snorkels: Buying a snorkel with an adjustable mouthpiece will lessen jaw fatigue since you can change the barrel/mouthpiece angle to fit your face and how you want the snorkel to sit. That's your best bet at a good fit since once you've stuck a snorkel in your mouth, you just bought it.
There are a few snorkels that have a special "dry" design on the barrel end that help prevent waves from splashing down the barrel and there are some that have a purge valve or a sump pit at the bottom of the mouthpiece, to help stop that first inhale after a dive, gurgling down your throat. Your choice here. Bells and whistles.

Will I be using the snorkel for snorkeling, scuba diving or both, that is the first thing you need to ask yourself. Believe it or not snorkels are designed with that question in mind. A snorkel designed for scuba diving may not be the best for snorkeling and snorkel designed for snorkeling may not be the best for scuba diving.

What makes a good snorkeling snorkel? For many folks a dry snorkel is very popular. That means that water doesn’t enter the snorkel. When diving under water or when a wave washes over you, water won’t enter the snorkel. No water in means I don’t have to get the water out to breathe. Be careful when selecting a dry snorkel that it is not overly big and bulky. An ideal snorkel should be low profile. Ok…what does that mean? Simply stated the snorkel should not be big and bulky. Bulky snorkels weigh enough and cause enough drag in the water that they can pull on the mask strap wear they are fastened and make your mask leak. Nobody likes a mask that leaks. All too often people get frustrated with their mask wondering why it is leaking when they know it fits correctly. Taking the snorkel off the mask solves mask leaking issues for many people. If this happens to you chances are your snorkel is big and bulky. The snorkel should have a good system for attaching it to the mask strap. The snorkel should be able to slide up and down and side to side on the mask strap. This will allow you to position the snorkel in your mouth comfortably without pulling on the mask strap.

Be careful when selecting a snorkel with all the bells and whistles. Having features such as a dry top, 2 purges, and a flex tube mouthpiece may provide certain benefits, however, typically make for heavy bulky snorkel. I don’t know of any snorkel that is designed with all these features and can still be considered low profile. You may still select a snorkel with all these features, just know what you are getting and the potential drawbacks.

What makes a good scuba diving snorkel and do I even need one for scuba diving? First off, the answer is yes, you should have one for scuba diving. I was on a trip two weeks ago in Cayman Brac and watched a diver struggle on the surface because he didn’t have a snorkel. The diver ran out of air and was still a long way from the dive boat. He had a back inflation style Buoyancy Compensator which floated him face down in the water. The waves were high and he was having trouble swimming to the boat. The dive boat crew saw that he was in trouble and had to go get him. If he would have had a snorkel he could have easily swam through the waves back to the boat. A snorkel will also help you preserve air in your tank while on the surface. This means more dive time under water…everyone likes that.

These sound like good reasons to scuba dive with a snorkel. So, why are so many people getting rid of their snorkels for scuba diving? The answer is that there snorkel may not be a good design for scuba diving. It is even more important that a snorkel be low profile for scuba diving. Because the snorkel is used much less while scuba diving it should be small and drop comfortably to the side of you face when not in use. I use a snorkel while scuba diving and for the most part don’t even realize it is there until I come to use it. My snorkel is not a dry snorkel nor does it have an accordion style mouth piece as these features add size and bulk. Simply stated, the snorkel I use for scuba diving is plain-jane with no bells or whistles.

Can I find a snorkel that works for both snorkeling and scuba diving? I think so. Even though I primarily scuba dive, I still love to go snorkeling. I use the same snorkel for both. Be sure to get the right scuba gear [http://www.scubasuppliers.com]. For Snorkels, determine what your needs are, analyze the features and benefits, how they apply to snorkeling and scuba diving, and make your choice.

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Mask Fin Snorkel
Snorkeling Gear, COMBO 1 or COMBO 2 ?

Which is the better brand, Body Glove or U.S. Divers?
Combo 1: Body Glove® Illuminary Mask/Siren Snorkel/Stretch Fins
OR
Combo 2: U.S. Divers® Admiral II LX Mask, Airtech LX Snorkel and Blast Fin

I'd skip those and get Scuba Pro or Cressi

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Scuba Dive Frameless Mask Snorkel Boots Fins Gear Set US $119.95

Panoramic Purge Dive Mask Dry Snorkel Fins Gear Bag Set US $69.95

2 Sets of H2OSporting Snorkeling Gear Set Silicone Mask Dry Top Snorkel Fins Bag US $119.50

H2O Sporting Snorkeling Set Gear Silicone Dive Mask Dry Top Snorkel Fins Bag US $64.99

NEW Scube Dive Gear Mask Dry Snorkel Fins Set Blue 2DaysShip US $42.75

Adult Snorkeling Dive Mask Dry Snorkel Fins Gear Set US $64.95

COMBO PACKAGE MASK FINS SNORKEL DIVE SCUBA US $46.07

DIVE DEAL MASK FINS SNORKEL 2 PC RASH GUARDSCUBA US $73.57

NEW Snorkeling Dive Mask Dry Snorkel Fins Lady Gear Set US $49.95

Blue US Divers Aqua Lung Fins S M 4 1 2 8 1 2 Wet Shoes Snorkel Mask Bag SET US $24.99

Blue US Divers Aqua Lung Fins 9 13 ML XL Wet Shoes Snorkel Mask Bag SET US $24.99

SCUBA SNORKELING Mask Snorkel Fins Wetsuit Boots LOW LOW Price US $49.99

US DIVERS PRO ADULT SNORKELING SET MASK SNORKEL FINS TRAVEL BAG MEDIUM NEW US $58.88

BODY GLOVE ADULT SNORKEL MASK FIN BAG SNORKELING SET US $53.85

Sea Doo Jr Mask Fins Snorkel Set Scuba Travel Gear US $42.75

Tilos Wet Suit LTilos Boots 11 Cressi Fins Snorkel Mask and Swim Bag LN US $2.25

American Girl Kailey snorkelfinsmask US $14.99

NEW Dolpino Pro Series ADULT SNORKEL SET Snorkel Mask Scuba Fins Sz 7 12 US $28.99

NEW US Divers SNORKELING SET Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Adult SzM travel Bag US $29.99

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Gear Mask Snorkel Fin Package Set US $44.95

Hi Dusty,

As a ROUGH idea (it'll vary greatly from centre to centre), you're looking at Advanced being US$250, Rescue Diver US$325, and DiveMaster around US$600. The prices I have, however, include books and rental gear for the duration of the course.

As to your equipment - that's even more of a variation! If you're buying from the centre you're working for, I'd have though that they'll be the best place to give you a price!

Good luck and have fun!

If you are interested in scuba diving as a life-long hobby, you may want to purchase your own diving equipment. This will be a good investment for the long run, but in the beginning you may be overwhelmed by the amount of diving equipment that you need and you may wonder if it is best to buy discount or used on some items. Here are some suggestions that may help you when you begin looking for diving equipment:

Things to buy new: Any piece of equipment that will be used for breathing, air pressure, or buoyancy. This diving equipment is essential to your actual survival and unless you are absolutely positive that a used piece for sale is in perfect condition, you should probably buy new. This includes your regulator and your buoyancy control device as well as your tanks. You may be able to find these pieces of diving equipment through a discount dealer and this is fine as long as you know that the quality of the equipment is good.

Your face mask is a very important piece of diving equipment. It must fit perfectly without leaking. You may have to try on several before you find one that fits you just right. You need to push on the sides to make sure it does not allow any water in or air out. It is a very personalized piece of diving equipment. This is why it probably should not be purchased used.

Scuba equipment that can be purchased used: a diving table or diving computer, your wet suit, booties, hood, and fins. You can also purchase a collection bag, knife and sheath, diving float and flag, and other accessory items used.

Other things you should consider buying new or used-a first aid kit, an oxygen tank repair kit, and a snorkel for when you are on the surface to conserve the air in your tanks.

There are a number of other things that you will also need to carry with you on a dive including your diver certification card, and sunscreen, towels, a windbreaker, and other things that you will need when you are not diving.

Scuba diving is a wonderful sport and hobby that allows you to experience something that most people will never see in a lifetime. If you are prepared with the right equipment, the experience will be even more meaningful.

Eriani Doyel writes articles about Recreation and Sports. To learn more about diving equipment visit avdiving.com

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