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How Does A Snorkel Work?<\/h1>\n

Snorkelling<\/a> involves swimming underwater with a clear plastic mask and a tube to breathe through. This piece of equipment is known as a snorkel. You can actually watch the marine life by simply floating face-down on the surface. Without disturbing the underwater scenery. Or you can dive underwater and swim with the fishes.
\nHow does a snorkel work? Read on\u2026<\/p>\n

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Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

How does a snorkel work underwater?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Modern dry snorkels use advanced technology and are light and effective. A plastic cover over the top of the snorkel stops water from coming into the tube when the tube is above water. When going below water a mechanism simply seals the tube preventing any water from entering.
\nPurge valves allow you to expel any unexpected water from your tube with one deep exhalation letting you breathe normally once more.<\/p>\n

How do snorkel masks work?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Snorkel masks have a closed mouth and nose section.<\/a> And separate areas for breathing in and out. Exhaled air is taken via side channels rather than through the valve. This stops you from breathing on your own air again as the air goes out through the glass.
\nSilicone frames ensure a watertight seal over the entire face from chin to forehead. And as soon as your snorkel goes underwater the waterstop ensures no water can enter the mask.<\/p>\n

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Can you breathe underwater with a snorkel?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Breathing with a traditional snorkel mask comprises of having the snorkel tube in your mouth that remains above the waterline. You breathe through the tube as you view the reefs through shallow waters.
\nWith a full-face snorkel mask that covers your entire face, you can breathe through both your nose and your mouth. There\u2019s still a tube that\u2019s actually connected to the top of the mask rather than your mouth.<\/a> And a dry-top anti-leak seal prevents water from getting into your mask.<\/p>\n

How to use a snorkel?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

You need to make sure that your mask and snorkel are comfortable \u2013 a mask with an adjustable strap will ensure a good fit without leaking. The mask should seal around your eyes and nose.
\nLay flat on the water face-down. Then gently bite on the mouthpiece of the snorkel letting your lips seal around it holding it in place. Take slow, deep breaths without panicking \u2013 you can hear your breathing through the snorkel barrel \u2013 simply get into a rhythm.
\nIf you get water in your snorkel, hold your breath and submerge the end of the snorkel by putting your head below the water. Water entering the snorkel barrel can be blasted clear after you surface and quickly exhale through your mouth. Any excess water can be expelled with a second forceful exhalation.
\nIf there\u2019s too much water and you don\u2019t have enough airlift your head out of the water and breathe out of the mouthpiece.<\/p>\n

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Do you need to know how to swim to snorkel?<\/b><\/p>\n

Basic swimming skills will be needed if you are intending to go underwater rather than staying on the surface. Wearing fins will allow fast forward movement without disruption. And holding your arms closely by your side will help to stop any drag.
\nThe correct snorkelling technique will power you forwards with downward strokes<\/a>. Swimming at a steady pace without splashing will conserve your energy. And avoid scaring off the fish and annoying fellow snorkellers.<\/p>\n

Unlike freediving, snorkeling is to be carried out on the very surface. Although both activities use same kind of eyemasks<\/a>, the ones blocking the nose, snorkeling allows you to stay afloat and admire marine life closest to the surface. Freediving requires special training<\/a>, so you can learn to hold your breathe and feel comfortable being underwater without the use of a tube or scuba tank. Most snorkelers try freediving at some point, as it is a more natural way to swim with fish and admire corals.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between snorkeling and scuba diving?<\/b>
\nThe major difference between scuba diving and snorkeling is that scuba divers descend deeper underwater, while snorkelers remain near the surface. Scuba divers typically use tanks of compressed air and specialized gear such as wet suits, masks, and fins for their dives; however, snorkelers are only required to wear a snorkel mask and fins to enter the water. So if you want to go scuba diving in Tulum<\/a>, in the cenotes, you’d need the full dive gear set, proper dive certification, and a dive guide. For snorkeling, you’d need no certification, just the snorkel mask, and for some cenotes like Dos Ojos for example, you need a guide for a snorkeling tour inside.<\/p>\n

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Our Favourite Snorkels<\/strong><\/th>\nBrand and Model Name<\/strong><\/th>\nPros<\/strong><\/th>\nCons<\/strong><\/th>\nLink<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n1. Cressi Supernova Dry Snorkel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nDry top design, flexible tube, good price point<\/td>\nMight not be as durable as some other models<\/td>\nBuy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n2. TUSA Hyperdry Elite II Dry Snorkel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nDry top, high flow purge, comfortable mouthpiece<\/td>\nMore expensive than other options<\/td>\nBuy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n3. Scubapro Spectra Dry Snorkel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nComfortable mouthpiece, dry top, efficient purge valve<\/td>\nSlightly higher price point<\/td>\nBuy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n4. Aqua Lung Impulse 3 Snorkel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nComfortable, excellent water clearing system<\/td>\nMight feel bulky to some divers<\/td>\nBuy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n5. Mares Ergo Dry Snorkel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nDry top, ergonomic design, easy to clear<\/td>\nMay not fit smaller mouths comfortably<\/td>\nBuy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dive Masks<\/strong><\/th>\nBrand and Model Name<\/strong><\/th>\nPros<\/strong><\/th>\nCons<\/strong><\/th>\nLink<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/a>\"\"<\/td>\n1. Cressi F1 Frameless Mask<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • Comfortable<\/li>\n
  • Great field of view<\/li>\n
  • Affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • May not fit all face shapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Buy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n2. Scubapro Synergy Trufit Twin Mask<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • Trufit tech for comfort<\/li>\n
  • Good field of view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • May be pricey for some budgets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Buy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>\"\"\"\"<\/em><\/td>\n3. Aqua Lung Single Lens Dive Mask<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • Wide field of view<\/li>\n
  • Comfortable<\/li>\n
  • Easy adjust straps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Might not fit smaller faces comfortably<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Buy Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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