Snorkeling Equipment Community Posts

By Ann Hicks I am wondering if anyone can recommend snorkeling fins for feet with hammer toes. My toes are bent downward so that when my feet are flat they bend up away from the … Read more

By Thompsonbrook (CT, USA)We are looking for tips or advice on what to do with our stuff (towels, shoes, other personal belongings) while we are out in the water snorkeling. We are going to Bermuda … Read more

By Kim – (Chicago)Has anyone used the Scubapro Spectra Dry Snorkel and do you recommend it? I’m buying my first snorkel. Thanks! Comments Moved From Previous System Nicole & Galen – Jan 19, 2019 Hi … Read more

By Aryel Levy (France)I have a new prescription mask with +4 corrective lenses. That’s the correction I need for far vision. I have to add +3 stick-on magnifiers for close vision. Everybody sticks these extra … Read more

by Randy & Paula King – (Driftwood, TX, USA)I have a question about packing snorkeling gear to fit in a carry-on. My wife and I always have to pack one half of a large checked … Read more

By Nicole (Terrigal NSW, Australia)I’ve purchased the Seaview 180° Snorkel Mask, and here is my review of it. It looks fantastic and is easy to use, however, I found it really difficult to breathe even … Read more

by Karen G – (Temecula, CA)As a very fair red head and not always able to sunscreen every part of everywhere needed to fully protect myself, I have turned to UV swim clothing as the … Read more

By Jorge – (Miami, FL)I want to buy a snorkeling set with fins for wide feet. Since I have never snorkeled before, I don’t want to buy expensive equipment. What brand or kind of fins … Read more

By Cindi (Lilburn, GA)Do fillable weight belts for snorkeling exist? I find a weight belt to be a big help in giving me more stability underwater to get that “perfect” photo. We recently returned from … Read more

How do freediving fins compare to snorkeling fins? I currently use (and love) a pair of Mares Volo Race fins, but I have been growing curious about freediving fins such as the Mares Razor Pro. … Read more

By Manuel (New York, NY)I just heard about the Easybreath Snorkeling Mask. A company called Tribord, in England, invented this new kind of snorkel mask. I was wondering if you knew anything about it. Thanks. … Read more

By Katie (Milwaukee, WI)I am a snorkel newbie but advanced swimmer. Do I really need a mask for snorkeling? Or could I use my swim goggles (Aqua Sphere Vista Ladies) that I swim with in … Read more

By Mark (Los Angeles, CA USA)We think that we want to buy boots or reef shoes for our open-heel fins for our trip to the Cook Islands this winter (thanks to those who wrote about … Read more

By Laura (Grinnell, IA, USA)We are wondering how to clean neoprene wetsuits and booties properly at the end of every day. We have just purchased sturdy dive boots to use on our January snorkeling trip … Read more

By Colby & Tonya – (Oregon)Do you have any thoughts on Snorkel Bob’s gear, specifically the adult set? We will be going to Maui for the first time in June 2012. We are contemplating purchasing … Read more

By Sara – (Portland, OR)Where do I put my keys and other valuables when I am snorkeling? I’ll be on Oahu and you mentioned that there are some not so safe areas/beaches. Hanauma Bay has … Read more

by Nancy W. (Silver City, NM)Any suggestions for snorkeling fins for my feet with bunions? Or any other way around my bunion/fin problem, maybe lighter weight open heel fins? We bought the US Divers Sea … Read more

By Sasha – (Boston)I’m concerned about protecting my snorkel mask. I noticed that you recommend neoprene bags and feel that they are better than the hard plastic cases. I have not actually seen a neoprene … Read more

Any suggestions for snorkeling with a mustache? Are there special masks for this or ways to get a good seal without cutting it off? Comments Moved From Previous System Galen & Nicole – Apr 18, … Read more

By Mark – (Utah)Is there training I can do or a trick to learning how to use snorkeling fins that I am missing? You strongly recommend using fins and the sets that we have purchased … Read more