Snorkel Mask Recs

[kevwun 15943]

We are going to Belize and the Galapagos later this summer and we want to get some decent snorkel masks.  The full face masks look cool, but do they work well?  I don't want to spend $500 for them, but $100-$150 for a good one is ok.  Anyone have any brand recs?

[Sbbruin 21912]

[Bevo 13633]

23 minutes ago, kevwun said:

We are going to Belize and the Galapagos later this summer and we want to get some decent snorkel masks.  The full face masks look cool, but do they work well?  I don't want to spend $500 for them, but $100-$150 for a good one is ok.  Anyone have any brand recs?

Most important thing about a mask is the fit. Go to a scuba store and have it fitted.

[High Plains Drifter 11055]

1 hour ago, Bevo said:

Most important thing about a mask is the fit. Go to a scuba store and have it fitted.

 

this.

Second, whichever one lets in the most light.

 

Also, if you've never snorkeled, try to get to a pool and practice breathing with and clearing your snorkel.  Its not hard, but a little practice before hand will help impress the milfs on the diving boat the first day out.

 

 

[Sbbruin 21912]

If you do get one of those full face masks like this:

 

 

Make SURE to get a quality one.  They are pretty cool, but the cheap knockoff ones have been known to cause people to pass out and drown from too much CO2.

[kevwun 15943]

Thanks, that's good to know.  We have been snorkeling a few times, so not complete novices but we always just used whatever the charter had for rent.  What's a good scuba shop in Austin?

Edited March 24, 2021 by kevwun

[Bevo 13633]

Tom's Dive and Swim on Burnet.

[Superhero 8889]

23 hours ago, Bevo said:

Tom's Dive and Swim on Burnet.

Is that BURnet? Or BurNET?

[idigTexas 2297]

47 minutes ago, Superhero said:

Is that BURnet? Or BurNET?

It's BURnet, DURN it, LEARN it!  (RIP, Dr. Terry Jordan)

[High Plains Drifter 11055]

On 3/24/2021 at 3:52 PM, Bevo said:

Tom's Dive and Swim on Burnet.

 

2nd that.

 

[HiggyBaby 2558]

Tom's Dive and Swim on Burnet.

Years ago, the ex wife of the dude that owns that shop taught me how to dive. She was hot. That /csb aside, like ssb said it seems all the cool snorkeling kids use these:

[NWBuck 8590]

Based on postings in the Sugar Baby thread, I'm convinced that @Uncle Boobs may have some expertise that might apply to this inquiry.

[Zepol87 9263]

On 3/24/2021 at 12:07 PM, Sbbruin said:

If you do get one of those full face masks like this:

 

 

Make SURE to get a quality one.  They are pretty cool, but the cheap knockoff ones have been known to cause people to pass out and drown from too much CO2.

Bought some of these off Amazon for 60 dollars I think. Worked well for our trip to St. Thomas but it was my first time and had no expectations.