Are you asking if I am using a snorkel with my dive gear?
<DIV></DIV>Absolutely. Every dive so far. I use the snorkel when I first get in the water and am getting my bearings, or if I am waiting on the surface--so as to conserve my air for when I need it.
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<DIV>When doing drift dives in a river (Crystal River in Dunellon, FL), I was constantly switching to my snorkel on the surface to conserve air.</DIV>
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<DIV>I also consider it to be sort of a piece of safety gear. If I were OOA on the surface trying to get to the boat in a bit of a chop, the snorkel would keep me from sucking in a bunch of water and make it much easier to breath and relax.</DIV>
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<DIV>In my limited experience, Isay definitley yes to a snorkel if you are an OW diver.</DIV>