which is better

[tndiverdude]

I was at Divebooty, I am not ashamed to say it looking at some gear. And i came across the Sea Elite Snorkel BC with power inflator and another one that has a CO2 detonator.
Which one woudl be better the one with teh detonator or a power inflator?
we all tried using our BCs and they topple you over.

jimmy

[DevilDiver]

I personally do not like flotation devices for snorkeling. If you need an extra lift I have always found a wet suit was more than enough.

As far as your question the oral inflate should be sufficient and most likley the most cost effective.

[ScubaToys Larry]

And, you are not supposed to fly with co2 cartridges...

Just a basic vest should do you: Snorkeling Vests

[DevilDiver]

Originally Posted by ScubaToys Larry

And, you are not supposed to fly with co2 cartridges...

Just a basic vest should do you: Snorkeling Vests

Oh yea!! I forgot to mention that Scuba Toys has snorkeling vests, I am sure they can help you out.....

(Thanks Larry!!)

[dutch552]

The wife was using the plain-Jane snorkeling vest until she complained about her back hurting from the position it was keeping her in. Now she snorkels without one.

[thecheeseman]

I agree-just use a snorkeling vest. Although personally, i hate them, if you need flotation, that would be the thing to use. Also, if you've got an old wetsuit around, you could use that for flotation as well.

[Montana Diver]

Especially in salt water, I don't like to use anything when I am snorkeling. This allows me the opportunity to dive down and pick up what ever I dropped, see that neat shell or just crawl on the bottom to sneak up on my wife.

I would go with just a snorkel vest. When I was in Cancun last spring, my wife and I went on a group snorkel. They tied a horse-collar PFD around our waist. Sure made swimming with the current more difficult. Of course, I forgot it was on and tried to go to the bottom. LOL!

[kjvander]

i agree with the no vest for snorkling. when the wife and i were in St. Lucia they made us wear the snorkle vest...but i never had it inflated one bit...but then again...maybe i'm just floaty.