Looking for an excellent mask and snorkel but good price.

[Mom21]

I used to snorkel quite a bit. However, it has been many years since I've done much of it. My mask and snorkel have since cracked and been thrown away. I paid a large sum of money way back 15+ years ago at a dive shop. Now I am looking again for 2 sets for me and my daughter. Wow. What a difference in what is offered now.

Honestly I hate water in my face and in my mouth. I'm looking for the best dry snorkel for the price. I am so confused and hate to pay for something that once we get there won't work like they promise. DD doesn't really care. She is a fish and will snort water out of her nose. Also while not as important as working correctly I prefer the mask not to be that black where when I'm underwater I become claustrophobic. Something nice and clear would be great. Anyone point me in the right direction?

Ah the things a mommy will do for her baby....I'm too old for this stuff. We heading to the Keys for a few days. Oh yeah baby is 14....LOL.

 

[a1tinkfans]

well "good" dive stuff is expensive, but if its just a few day trip and you want decent sets, the sporting good stores do have them , as does Costco...Like everything else, you get what you pay for it............Good luck and have a nice trip!

 

[KodakFigment]

Love Snorkel Bob's online. They even carry slightly used and prescription versions. Our stuff was excellent!

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

If this is not something you plan on doing all that often, dive shops will usually rent you equipment. That way you can have high quality stuff without paying a fortune.

If it is something you plan on doing frequently I would go ahead and get the good stuff from the dive shop. My mask that is a perfect fit for my face cost me $60 but I have used it 20+ times so it has more than paid for itself IMO.

 

[disneylove69]

Saw them at Marshalls for less then $20. With fins less then $30.

 

[vsimeone]

I ordered one for my son a couple years ago and I really wasn't sure what I was doing. I was particularly concerned about the fins. I got THE BEST customer service from SurfandDirt.com. The emailed back and forth with me a couple of times before I placed my order and gave me a really low price. I couldn't have been more pleased!

Best of luck with your search!

 

[shortbun]

I'm a snorkeler and I would not buy cheap equipment and expect it to keep a seal. I'd want to try mine on or at least handle it prior to purchase to check for rough spots, feel of the rubber/plastic, placement and workability of strap/adjustment.