Is this a good snorkel vest?

[Grits53]

I hope it's legal to post a link here. I might snorkel twice a year, but I want a decent vest. This one has a pocket, which appeals to me. Is it a good vest, or can you recommend a better one at a similar price?

https://www.101snorkel.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=117&categoryId=8

[Stevesan]

I hope it's legal to post a link here. I might snorkel twice a year, but I want a decent vest. This one has a pocket, which appeals to me. Is it a good vest, or can you recommend a better one at a similar price?

https://www.101snorkel.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=117&categoryId=8

 

 

It looks fine. I purchased a replacement vest in Bonaire that looked very similar for about that price.

 

But where's the whistle?:p

[bruce-r]

Looks good to me, just so long as you don't get the pink one. (unless you really like pink) ;)

[TNT1827]

Hi...

 

I taught SCUBA for many years and almost always recommended against this type of vest. Without knowing your size, experience etc, it is impossible for me to give you a specific recommendation. However, what you are looking at is the bare minimum. Pusing air through that inflation hose is like using a straw, and there is not much volume for positive bouyancy. I would recommend you look for a vest that is more like the old "horse collar" bouyancy compensators. This gives you a full volume inflator, and a larger volume of air to keep you comfortably afloat.

 

Hope this helps!!!:)