One thing not mentioned is the importance of tube size. If the tube is too fat or too long -- or, worst of all, both too fat AND too long -- it can lead to rapid fatigue because they don't allow for full exhalation of CO2 and inhalation of fresh O2; instead, the stale air just moves up and down in a stagnant column. How big is too big depends a lot on the person using it, with those having large lung capacity being able to move more air with each breath than those with smaller volumes. Just breathing faster won't work the way it would normally, because the stale air is still in the snorkel. There are new snorkels on the market that use two tubes -- either one on each side of the head, or one inside the other -- with one-way valves that separate the inhaled and exhaled air into separate columns, but these are not widely used yet and they have some idiosyncrasies that may turn off some potential users.
I was hoping for some discussion on folding snorkels and should we use them, I saw one video saying "Oh you can tell a proficient diver because he has it stowed in his pocket", I have a mate who has always used a folding snorkel and gets it when on the surface, but for me it's a scramble to change to a snorkel from my second stage let alone fiddle to get it out of a pocket?
I am using a basic snorkel ( no purge valve). After diving down with it & blast water off when surfacing, I always got some water inside mouth cavity that creates gurgling sound & annoying air resistance. It is like at at a dentist chair without the dental assistance sucking out the water during dental procedure. Normally a person can swallow the water or spit it out, outside of water. With the mouthpiece in mouth, it is impossible to swallow nor spit. Please help !
I think it's used so the diver can relax and breath normally while getting ready to duck-dive. Once the final breath-hold is done, the diver then takes the snorkel out of his/her mouth to prevent accidental inhales while under water.
The CE mark is something completely different (China wanted to have that sign on their products too, meaning "China Export", but EU said no). ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking_de
That might be, why not. But these products are not allowed in the EU (where the CE Logo has to mean something different). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CE_marking#China_Export
One thing not mentioned is the importance of tube size. If the tube is too fat or too long -- or, worst of all, both too fat AND too long -- it can lead to rapid fatigue because they don't allow for full exhalation of CO2 and inhalation of fresh O2; instead, the stale air just moves up and down in a stagnant column. How big is too big depends a lot on the person using it, with those having large lung capacity being able to move more air with each breath than those with smaller volumes. Just breathing faster won't work the way it would normally, because the stale air is still in the snorkel. There are new snorkels on the market that use two tubes -- either one on each side of the head, or one inside the other -- with one-way valves that separate the inhaled and exhaled air into separate columns, but these are not widely used yet and they have some idiosyncrasies that may turn off some potential users.
What do u consider long
@@antonnettemerur1462 I consider five years to be too long. ;-)
Thanks a lot.👍💖
Great video! Thank you
Excellent!!
great explanation
There is no such thing as the BEST snorkel as it depends on your style
good stuff
I was hoping for some discussion on folding snorkels and should we use them, I saw one video saying "Oh you can tell a proficient diver because he has it stowed in his pocket", I have a mate who has always used a folding snorkel and gets it when on the surface, but for me it's a scramble to change to a snorkel from my second stage let alone fiddle to get it out of a pocket?
I am using a basic snorkel ( no purge valve). After diving down with it & blast water off when surfacing, I always got some water inside mouth cavity that creates gurgling sound & annoying air resistance. It is like at at a dentist chair without the dental assistance sucking out the water during dental procedure. Normally a person can swallow the water or spit it out, outside of water. With the mouthpiece in mouth, it is impossible to swallow nor spit. Please help !
This video doesn't clearly show how to attach your snorkel to your goggles. Please demonstrate.
Good video but I do not like the terms "more expensive" and "high end". A basic snorkel can be better than a costly overcomplicated snorkel!
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In freediving, I'm confused what purpose a snorkel has
I think it's used so the diver can relax and breath normally while getting ready to duck-dive. Once the final breath-hold is done, the diver then takes the snorkel out of his/her mouth to prevent accidental inhales while under water.
The C E mark your talking about is the "china export" mark... So you get all your snorkels from china?Because we all know china makes quality stuff
The CE mark is something completely different (China wanted to have that sign on their products too, meaning "China Export", but EU said no).
ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking_de
Regenbogen Krieger everything that says made in china has the "china export" logo on it
That might be, why not.
But these products are not allowed in the EU (where the CE Logo has to mean something different).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CE_marking#China_Export
Delete this video no use of snorkels use full face mask
Casper Bradley You must be a beginner? And if you aren't you must know nothing about snorkeling/diving to make a comment like this.