Here?s a Comprehensive Guide for First Time Buyers of Snorkelling Gear

Posted by Ron William on September 8th, 2017

Now, who doesn't love the underwater world? Ask any 10 people, and almost 8 of them will say that it's their dream to go scuba diving or snorkelling someday; if they haven't already. As one of the most popular underwater activities, snorkelling is really fun and compared to scuba diving; it's easier. What's more, you don't have to burn a hole in your pockets to buy loads of gear to enjoy snorkelling. But before you take a dive, you need to know certain aspects.

If you are going for snorkelling for the first time, all you need is a snorkel, face snorkel mask and snorkel fins or flippers. For first time snorkelers, this is enough.     

Well, it’s not imperative to have snorkels but it having them can really provide you with a certain level of convenience. While snorkelling, you have to come up the surface every time you need to breathe. If you have a snorkel, you won’t have to do this. There are basically two types of snorkels – purge and non-purge. If you can afford, it’s always advisable to go for purge snorkels since they are much better than its non-purge counterparts.    

Getting the right fit of the mask is imperative, but how do you ascertain which ones will fit you? Well, there's no way to ascertain it unless you try it yourself. Ideally, your mask should never fall off when you breathe out.

Fins are needed only if you go very deep in the water. Buying fins will be an unnecessary expense if you are going snorkelling in shallow waters.

Going for the first time to buy such equipment can be tough, but it can quickly turn out to be overwhelming for most people. If you have no idea about how to buy the best snorkelling equipment, 

Here are a few tips for you to follow:-

•       Make sure that the company you are getting these products from is experienced in the snorkelling field. Experienced companies will generally provide products of the highest quality.
•       If you have to pay a little bit extra for better quality equipment, you shouldn’t hesitate on doing so. Going underwater with inferior quality snorkelling isn’t a wise thing to do.
•       There are different kinds of snorkelling masks available these days, so you will have to decide early on about the kind you want.   
•        If possible, give your chosen snorkelling mask a try before purchasing it. Obviously, don’t expect that the mask providers are going to let you go underwater just for a trial, but you can at least wear them to see if they fit perfectly or if you can breathe properly.
•        If you are looking to go snorkelling for the first time, make sure that you consult an expert. Going underwater isn’t easy as it looks.

So these are the things which every buyer of unique full face snorkel masks should keep in mind. If you can get hold of the best quality gears, there is no doubt that you will be able to enjoy snorkelling to the fullest.