Re: Bring or Rent Snorkel Equipment????
[Re: boatgirl729]
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02/05/08 11:43 AM
02/05/08 11:43 AM
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My suggestion would be to bring it with you. Masks are notoriously different, and you do need one that fits correctly. Stop into a local dive shop and do some trying on. Most places carry snorkel sets, not too expensive. A dry snorkel would also be suggested. If your equipment leaks, you are so busy fighting that it detracts from the experience. It can be just a little cumbersome to pack, but, hey, you are probably bringing way too many clothes anyway.
Been there, done that, the washing machine ate the T-shirt
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Re: Bring or Rent Snorkel Equipment????
[Re: kris48]
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02/05/08 01:09 PM
02/05/08 01:09 PM
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pedro2
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If your vision is anything short of 20/20 you may benefit enormously from prescription lenses. But these need to be ordered 1-2 months ahead of time, for your own suitable mask.
This only applies to people with short sight (near vision). No prescription lens will help you if you're long sighted, though for diving when you need to read instruments there are magnifying inserts you can get.
We (Protech) have some masks with generic prescription lenses that aren't ideal but certainly can help. I believe some others also have some, but I don't know who.
Fins are indeed easy to rent, unless you have very (unusually) small or large feet.
Correct use of a snorkel isn't obvious and some training is useful. Really experienced snorkelers often prefer a simple bent tube to the more elaborate self-draining or "dry" snorkels.
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Re: Bring or Rent Snorkel Equipment????
[Re: BamaB's]
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02/05/08 11:31 PM
02/05/08 11:31 PM
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Bring your own Gear. I'm not sure if it's available for rent, I always bring my own.But if it is would you really want to fish with gear that is used over and over by people who have no idea how to take proper care of it? Or worse don't really care if they mess it up while using it!
Never Use money to measure wealth
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Re: Bring or Rent Snorkel Equipment????
[Re: Bill Mc Ghee]
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02/05/08 11:37 PM
02/05/08 11:37 PM
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Posts: 128 California, United States
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I brought my own mask, snorkle, and fins. My fins fit perfectly in my zipped front compartment of my suitcase (that NOTHING else seems to fit in) and didn't take up any space for my clothes. I'm nearsighted and have prescription lenses in my mask so I like to bring my own. There are plenty of places you can rent tho- ask around. Have fun! Take lots of pictures and be sure to post them on this board (Photo forum).
do I have to get shots to go there? 8o)
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