snorkel vest

[mailbroad]

Hello! I would like to purchase a snorkel vest. What are the types that people like best? I have been snorkeling before without one but would like to use one in deeper water. Thanks.

[Stevesan]

Here's an example of a typical inflatable vest. They are light weight and take up little luggage space. Best of all, you can inflate them to a level that's most comfortsble for you. Be sure the vest has a crotch strap to prevent it from riding up.

You can purchase these at any dive shop. Ordering via internet is not a problem because they come in two basic sizes, children and adult.

 

http://www.101snorkel.com/category_s/59.htm

[mailbroad]

Thank you for your reply. Now I will just have to choose a color.

[xSandman3`]

Another thought might be a shorty 3mm wetsuit. It'd give you plenty of buoyancy, and a little protection as well.

[mailbroad]

Another thought might be a shorty 3mm wetsuit. It'd give you plenty of buoyancy, and a little protection as well.

 

Is this something I should by at a shop or is online ok? Thanks.

[unavox]

If you order a shorty online, just make sure you have measured yourself. Wetsuits run differently depending upon the brand. Also, I like to snorkel with a wet suit better than a vest, but have learned that if you are doing an 'excursion' with a ship or are on their island, you had to have a vest. Guess it was just their way of making $.

Good luck & enjoy your trip!!

[Stevesan]

If you order a shorty online, just make sure you have measured yourself. Wetsuits run differently depending upon the brand. Also, I like to snorkel with a wet suit better than a vest, but have learned that if you are doing an 'excursion' with a ship or are on their island, you had to have a vest. Guess it was just their way of making $.

Good luck & enjoy your trip!!

 

Any reputable snorkel guide will require a flotation device for a boat snorkel.

How do they make $ requiring one? They don't charge extra for providing that service.:confused:

[xSandman3`]

Is this something I should by at a shop or is online ok? Thanks.

 

Either way. If there is a Costco near you, they often have them fairly cheap. If not, a good sporting goods store or dive shop should have something. You can also check out http://www.scubatoys.com.

If you go on a ship sponsored excursion, the operator may still require you to have a vest on for insurance purposes, but there is no law saying you have to inflate the silly thing.

[Chalker Guy]

We have a snorkel vest with emergency CO2 inflation system. Will a small single CO2 cartridge get us in trouble with the luggage screeners?

[thefortunes]

We have a snorkel vest with emergency CO2 inflation system. Will a small single CO2 cartridge get us in trouble with the luggage screeners?

 

Per TSA you CAN take small compressed gas cartridges in your carry-on or checked (see http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm).

[Chalker Guy]

Thanks.

[mailbroad]

I saw some vest type snorkel vests on one of the recommended sites. I wonder if it would be better to get one like that.