KelseyLowder
Earning My Ears
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- Oct 25, 2018
Im looking for opinions on the best snorkel for a 6 year old
I have seen even some kindergartner age children able to use a snorkel but I knew in advance that although our then 7 yr old has loved the pool and ocean from infancy, he would not do well holding that snorkel in his mouth- he happens to be a chatterbox. Plus they don't all seem to be able to be out with it as long, always some are exceptional. So when I saw the new all one piece style I knew i had found the solution- he has snorkeled numerous times now and the fact that he can talk to us with it on is fantastic. We grown ups now have them as well for any light snorkeling, if you are going to be doing any heavy swimming in currents and waves you need the traditional because you breathe more heavily. For less energetic relaxing swims- these new ones work great- I suggest the ones that come in multiple sizes, our brand happened to come in Five sizes- and they tell you exactly how to measure- there are a lot on Amazon plus probably other sports locations or swim shops. We actually are a family of 3 different sizes, that good fit is essential, keeps the water out, most mask snorkels are only child or adult sized. I am also impressed with the large viewing area as opposed to my regular gear, BUT I could not do a intensive swim in it- like we had to swim from the catamaran into the Baths in Tortola, we put it on our heads for the swim in and out as we were against the tide both times, and lowered it onto our face for the snorkeling. But for visibility- they're impressive and he's always one of the last out of the water with it on. I can actually hear him on our go pro when he spotted his first sea turtle in the ocean- priceless memories- have a great time whatever you end up going with.
Im looking for opinions on the best snorkel for a 6 year old
i would love to visit a dive shop but unfortunately we dont have any in Butte, Montana.I highly recommend visiting a dive shop and getting professional advice on this one. There have recently been concerns that cheaper "knockoff" full-face snorkels might be dangerous due to potential CO2 buildup within the face piece. It seems like it's too early to know for sure if that's actually happening or if people are just overreacting, but I wouldn't want to risk having an issue, and in any case, those dive shop folks really know their stuff!
i would love to visit a dive shop but unfortunately we dont have any in Butte, Montana.
i would love to visit a dive shop but unfortunately we dont have any in Butte, Montana.
I highly recommend visiting a dive shop and getting professional advice on this one. There have recently been concerns that cheaper "knockoff" full-face snorkels might be dangerous due to potential CO2 buildup within the face piece. It seems like it's too early to know for sure if that's actually happening or if people are just overreacting, but I wouldn't want to risk having an issue, and in any case, those dive shop folks really know their stuff!
I read the article and we too have noticed the quick rise of cheap knockoffs and copies of this type of mask, we bought ours through Amazon after reading a Lot of reviews, and the ability to return it if it did not fit. Ours are from France. The straps holding it on are soft and comfortable, easy to slip on and off, obviously this wouldn't help if you were losing consciousness. We followed their instructions for measuring to size and tested out in our pool before the trip, had it been winter I would have used a tub or spa. At least you have a lot of choices, and can decide what might work best in your case. We've also done swim googles, a blow up mat and just peeking into the water when he was littler because holding a snorkel in his mouth just wasn't going to happen :0) Now I swear he's part fish, but we snorkel close together and about an arms length away from him.