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Originally Posted by wolfen42
Any recommendations on decent folding snorkels? I'm not getting any results when I search ST.
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ScubaToys carries a couple of folding snorkels worth owning.
First up is the
Oceanic Pocket Snorkel. Probably the best pocket snorkel made... although it doesn't fold up quite as small as I'd like. Still, that's probably part of the reason why it's actually a decent snorkel. Definitely highly recommended.
Second is the
Tusa Platina II HyperDry. This one isn't on the ST site, but I have no doubt they could get one for you quite easily. IMO, the best semi-dry (purge) snorkel made. Not advertised as a folder, but the tube is actually quite flexible and folds no problem. I know a few people that use theirs this way, although I'll admit it makes me nervous as to whether the plastic will withstand the frequent folding long term. Still, a great snorkel any way you shake it, and so far the plastic has held up just fine for those I know who fold them.
Of course, I don't use a snorkel unless I'm snorkeling or teaching. I do have a pocket snorkel that I sometimes bring along, and I wear one of the Tusa's when I'm assisting a PADI course where it's a requirement of the shop to wear one (and PADI).