Snorkeling Tips FAQs
What types of snorkeling fins are there?
There are two main types of snorkeling fins, there are barefoot and wetsuit fins. Barefoot fins are made to attach directly to your feet. They are less expensive overall, because you don’t need to have wetsuit boots as well as the flippers. As the name implies, wetsuit fins will attach to the boots of a wetsuit rather than to bare feet. They usually feature a more secure attachment, such as toe and heel clips.
What are some hazards associated with snorkeling.
Overall, snorkeling is a very safe activity. But there are hazards associated with some locations popular for snorkeling. For instance the great barrier reef of Australia is popular among both snorkelers and scuba divers. It is also a favored hangout of the box jellyfish, a deadly sea creature. Other predators such as sharks can also be a hazard. However most locations where snorkeling is popular have alerts in place for oceanic predators.
Are there any accessories that work well with snorkeling?
Since snorkeling is an underwater activity, anything you bring with you needs to be waterproof. An extremely useful and popular accessory to bring along is a waterproof camera. While a typical waterproof camera can be extremely expensive, you can purchase disposable versions for slightly more than the cost of a roll of film. These disposable cameras will let you document your underwater exploits to show your friends when you get back.
What’s the difference between a life vest and a snorkeling vest?
A life vest is designed to keep you upright or on your back. It also keeps as much of your body above water as possible. While this is ideal for a man overboard situation, snorkeling has aims that are not compatible with this design. Firstly, to snorkel you want your body to be horizontal, and face/stomach down. Secondly your body should ideally be just below the surface of the water, not about it. To accommodate this, a snorkeling vest is adjustable to different inflation levels, and provides a more balanced buoyancy to keep you horizontal and slightly below the water level.
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