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31-07-2010, 15:46
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Floating Mask and Snorkle
Wrap your snorkle with enough closed cell foam to float both it and the mask. Duct tape it on , and it will never sink again.
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02-08-2010, 15:22
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Have you even tried this?
It would probably also be very awkward to wear, uncomfortable to use, and unusable for diving. You know what else works. Just keep your mask on until you're out of the water, and then put it someplace where it won't go for a swim on its own.
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02-08-2010, 15:26
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Auckland NZ
Boat: Stevens 47
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it's more fun free diving to 52ft to rescue a dropped snorkel..... 
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02-08-2010, 22:17
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Never noticed any difference wearing it.You don't even notice the foam.
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03-08-2010, 07:58
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Ok, now that I read it again, I see the foam is just on the snorkel.
Still gotta be a PITA if even possible at all to get below the surface with it?
I'd rather just get my other mask, and even a small tank and do a quick dive, in the unlikely event.
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03-08-2010, 09:34
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Live Iowa - Sail mostly Bahamas
Boat: Beneteau 32.5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rangiroo
it's more fun free diving to 52ft to rescue a dropped snorkel..... |
That's one hell of a free diving capability. Good on ya.
Personally, I rarely drop my mask and I find if I do, it doesn't sink immediately and is very easy to just grab.
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03-08-2010, 09:38
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nautical62
Personally, I rarely drop my mask and I find if I do, it doesn't sink immediately and is very easy to just grab.
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Especially if you put a good neoprene strap on it.
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03-08-2010, 10:12
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Astoria, Oregon USA
Boat: Polaris Cutter 42'-7" Flying Carpet
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When coming to the surface and getting out of the water. Just take off mask and slide it up on your arm. And you will never drop it.
Capt. Rich
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03-08-2010, 10:53
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Boat: 45'=not anymore
Posts: 335
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Mask flotation
You could put a dot of red paint on the strap. It will never sink again.
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03-08-2010, 11:15
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sasafra river,MD
Boat: gulfstar ketch 41 Surya
Posts: 674
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I never have to buy a snorkle because I find so many on the bottom. Duct tape and water! How is that working out?
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03-08-2010, 12:02
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 391
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I never lose my snorkel. I rarely take it out of the BC pocket...
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03-08-2010, 16:08
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cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,167
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Duct tape seems to last a very long time in water.
I have found a lot of charter boat masks and snorkles on the bottom.
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03-08-2010, 16:27
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South Pacific
Boat: Islander 36
Posts: 1,594
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Mine has a foam pad cushion thingy for the strap that I bought for comfort and flotation. Just threaded the strap thru it. No tape. I thought they were commonly known.
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03-08-2010, 18:36
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern, NC
Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby
Posts: 1,521
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Next thing you know, you'll be wanting a floating weight belt.
George
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03-08-2010, 18:56
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,249
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Healer52
I never lose my snorkel. I rarely take it out of the BC pocket...
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I rarely even take mine out of the gear bag.
Quote:
Originally Posted by S/V_Surya
I never have to buy a snorkle because I find so many on the bottom. Duct tape and water! How is that working out?
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Probably pretty good. Although I'm not a fan of it, it isn't unheard of for divers to use duct tape on their gear. Mainly on fin straps and mask straps.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunspot Baby
Next thing you know, you'll be wanting a floating weight belt.
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What's a weight belt? I floating back plate would be nice, though.
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