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Making sure that you have the right snorkeling equipment is essential to ensuring a safe and enjoyable time in the Open Ocean or training in the pool.
The equipment is made up of 3 parts:- :
The equipment is made up of 3 parts:- Mask
Fins
Snorkel
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If you learn via a dive center then they will provide the equipment. However you should think about getting your own as it can all be adjusted to your requirements plus you will know that all pieces are serviceable. Paying particular attention to your own comfort, effectiveness and the durability of the snorkeling equipment that you have purchased is key to having an enjoyable and stress free experience
Here are a 5 Top Tips to help you be safe in your snorkeling: :
Here are a 5 Top Tips to help you be safe in your snorkeling: Always snorkel with a buddy to ensure that you both can check on each other and be safe.
Attaining a good level of fitness will ensure that you are strong in the water which will lead to you enjoying your snorkeling all the more.
Get trained by a recognised professional training scheme instructor.
Make sure that you check your equipment on a regular basis. If diving in salt water always wash your equipment in fresh water after each in water snorkel.
Never ever dive if you are suffering from a cold. This will force mucus into your Eustachian tubes resulting in an ear infection. Plus you will not be able to equalize the pressure in your ears.