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Dive Flag Use While Snorkeling

by Mike
(Port Saint Lucie, FL)

Just did some great snorkeling off the beach this weekend. We used a dive flag for the first time and had lots of trouble with it. What or how do you recommend working with one? All I did is loop the line around my waist and tie it off but it seemed to get caught up in my fins a lot. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

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May 24, 2011
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flag
by: Anonymous

20ft line slipknot on downwind wrist works for me.

Jul 03, 2011
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dive flag that attaches to snorkel?
by: Sasha

I have the same question -- I have never tried a flag, but I am looking at one that attaches to your snorkel (like this - http://tinyurl.com/6a9mnfs). Unfortunately, I haven't found many reviews anywhere of it -- in fact, I have not met anyone who's used a dive flag while snorkeling -- so I'd love any feedback.

Jul 03, 2011
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Snorkel Flag
by: Galen & Nicole

Sasha. I took a look at that snorkel flag from your link. Without having tried it, I would be a little concerned about the extra force it will put on your snorkel if there is any wind. I feel like it might add strain to your mouth, because of the leverage caused at the tip of your snorkel.

Jul 03, 2011
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thank you!
by: Anonymous

Thank you, Galen and Nicole!!

Jul 23, 2011
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Dive flag on snorkel a problem when windy
by: kathy & craig

We have used the flags. If there is much surface wind at all, the vibration / movement of the flag in the wind causes a constant slow mask leak. From a safety standpoint, it also presumes that the boaters are looking down at the water level. I tend to listen for motors and look up frequently if I hear one.

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