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What to Know Before Purchasing Your Snorkel

Snorkels

Wearing Your Snorkel
Professional quality snorkels are designed to be worn on the left side of the mask. This is so the second stage of your regulator can be brought over the right should without fouling the snorkel. Even if you are not scuba diving, the snorkel should only be attached to the left side of the mask in order for the mouthpiece to face you. In general, the snorkel should sit further back on the side of the strap closer to the ear than the temple. Proper positioning will ensure the top of the snorkel sits further out of the water.

Adjusting Your Snorkel
All of our snorkels include the piece (snorkel retainer) to attach the snorkel to the mask. The styles vary slightly from model to model, however they all involve sliding the strap into place. Once you have attached the snorkel to the mask, position the snorkel retainer about midway on the bore of the snorkel, they put on your mask (with snorkel now attached). To check the fit of your snorkel turn the snorkel mouthpiece inward and try to place it in your mouth. It is easiest to have someone help you as you slide the snorkel up or down to obtain a comfortable fit and adjust the inward angle of the snorkel mouthpiece.

Snorkel Care And Maintenance
High quality Silicone snorkels should be rinsed in fresh water after each use, allowed to completely dry and stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Over exposure to sun causes fading, yellowing and discoloration. It can also cause the plastics to crack. It is also a good idea to remove the snorkel from the mask for transport and storage unless you are using the specific protective bag that fits both.