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Snorkeling Gear

Snorkeling gear doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective, but it does need to be suited for each user specifically. It may not seem like it’s that important to have tailored gear, but your comfort level will make a huge difference in how much you enjoy the experience. So whether you want to make a lifelong habit of snorkeling, or you’re just trying it out while on vacation, do yourself a favor and make sure your gear fits.

Your face mask needs to seal against your cheeks and nose without pinching. Your vest needs to be secure. It needs to offer balanced flotation so that your body can stay level near the surface. It needs to allow free movement of your limbs so that you can maneuver effectively. Your flippers need to fit comfortably on your feet, and not dig into your ankles where they hold on. They also need to be secure so that you won’t kick them off accidentally. The proper fit of these pieces of snorkeling gear will allow you to move, float, and see well while snorkeling.

Possibly the most important, but definitely the most underrated pieces of snorkeling gear are your breathing tube and mouthpiece. If you simply walked up and grabbed a random tube off the rack, you would likely be doing yourself a disservice. This is because different tubes have different gauging (interior area) the larger the tube, the more air can pass through it, but the larger the attachment to the mouthpiece must be. Knowing how much volume your lungs require while breathing will make sure you get a tube that will give you enough air, and that is essential for your comfort while snorkeling.

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