Snorkeling is a great water sport and offers a combination of discovery, exploration, fitness and relaxation. If you like the idea of snorkeling, you’ll need a few items of kit.
Vest
A vest is usually inflatable and helps to keep you buoyant in the water. It is crucial in times of emergencies when there is need to stay afloat and as close to the surface as possible. A vest also reduces the physical effort of swimming and snorkelling and allows you yo focus on the fish and navigation underwater.
Jacket
Just like a vest, a jacket provides an aid to you in staying afloat. These jackets are also inflatable and enable you to snorkel for longer than you would ordinarily do. They are handier than vests even though they offer the same role.
Fins
Fins play the role of propelling you. In this way, they aid you in moving unhindered in the water. The top pair of snorkel fins is specially designed to expend as little effort as possible on your part. This arrangement allows you to snorkel longer than would ordinarily be the case.
Wetsuit
A wetsuit is a body suit that you may wear while under water. It covers the whole of your body and shields it from direct contact with water. The ideal wetsuit is light, resistant to water, warm, soft and extremely comfortable. It also has to be buoyant enough to let you float with ease.
Mask
The mask covers the head and the face. It shields these two body parts from direct contact with water and the possibility of water percolating into the ears, mouth, and nose. The mask also lets you see where you are headed. They are accompanied by mask strap covers which hold the various components together.
Rash Guards
Sunscreens are chemicals or lotions that shield your skin from direct contact with sunlight. However, while snorkelling; you might normally want to get in and out of water several times. This way, it might be tedious for you to apply the sunscreen every time. This is where the rash guard come in handy.
Snorkel Bag
While beneath the water, you may want to take pictures, navigate through rocky surfaces and record images via videos or photos. A snorkel bag is a place to stow your tools and accessories.
Night Snorkeling Lights
Sometimes, you may want to snorkel at night or in places of poor visibility. To navigate your way at such times, you require night snorkeling lights. This is a special kind of torch or spotlights whose rays or beams of light can pierce through the water and enables you to see clearly at night.
Note that the items listed above only scratch on the surface. If you would like to try snorkeling without buying the goods first, why not try a snorkel hire or guide company while you are on holiday? The you can choose what you might like to own for your own snokel outings.
