Snorkeling is an exciting and varied hobby. At this activity, holidaymakers discover the fascinating underwater world in all its glory and experience fish, coral and other marine creatures up close. As with any other hobby, you need special equipment for snorkeling. This consists of a snorkel , one swimming gogglesand from diving fins.

Snorkel and practical sets

On vacation you can borrow this equipment, but the quality often leaves something to be desired. In this regard, it is beneficial to bring your own gear with you on vacation. Although there are shops in the tourist areas where travelers can buy snorkeling or full equipment, the products tend to be overpriced or of low quality. Therefore it makes sense, the snorkel and to buy the remaining equipment in advance. In trade, a distinction is generally made between the individual snorkeling and the practical sets. The simple models are suitable for snorkelling and freediving. They have a standard diameter and are equipped with a sliding rubber eyelet. With this will be the snorkel at the Diving Maskattached. The simple models have no extra features and cost little money. Better equipped snorkel are provided with a splash protection and thanks to this hardly penetrates water. The air pipe is blown out of these models via a simple blow-off valve. Higher quality models also have a bent silicone mouthpiece with a soft palate and provide a high level of comfort. Its tube is made of high-quality silicone and thanks to the drop-away construction hardly penetrates water. The practical snorkel sets are available at different prices. The sets consist of one snorkel and a matching diving mask. Generally, such a set is cheaper than the single purchase of the snorkel, the diving mask and the fins, The high quality sets consist of a diving mask, a snorkel and fins. Buyers benefit from a dual-use diving mask with a high level of comfort and good density properties. The snorkel is made of high quality materials and comes with a splash guardand a blow-off valve. The closed fins have an anatomical shape and offer a high swimming comfort.

Buy a snorkel – what must be respected?

Before purchasing the snorkel or set, buyers should be aware of the materials used, the quality of workmanship and the equipment. A high-quality snorkel is characterized by certain features and differs significantly from the inferior models. The snorkel should be 35 cm long. The diameter of the breathing tube is between 18 and 25 mm in adults. The mouthpiece should be made of high quality silicone and if possible be interchangeable. When buying a dry snorkel (dry) should be preferred. In this there is a blow-off valve at the bottom. In contrast to a semi-dry snorkel the penetration of water is consistently prevented.

Particularly practical is the snorkel Mares Proflex. The compact snorkel consists of two different rubber materials and can be folded up to the jacket pocket format. Thanks to the two different rubbers, this snorkel has an advantage: when used, the snorkel automatically straightens and then returns to its normal shape. The Mares Ergo Splash is a recommended snorkeling. Thanks to a reliable splash protection, it is suitable for swell. At the bottom there is a blow-off valve and with this the snorkeling blow out is done quickly. If you do not have a diving mask or fins, you should buy a complete set. The Aqua Lung ABC Diving setnamed „La Costa Proflex Pro“ is one of the best sets including fins. Buyers will receive a double-glass anti-allergic crystal silicone dive mask, a high-quality snorkel with silicone mouthpiece, purge valve and splash guard, and closed fins with an excellent fit and reinforced side panels.