Snorkel in or out 33
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In (10) 30%
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Out (24) 73%
Two separate opinions on this subject. Let the members give their input.
First opinion. Snorkel out as the divers submerges.
Argument:
The diver will stick his head directly out of the water and inhale without clearing the snorkel first. Saves time. According to this, diver will not have to clear or blow into a water filled snorkel.
Second opinion(Mine...) .Snorkel always kept in place before, during and after every dive.:nono:
Argument:
Snorkel remains fixed in place during immersion,ascending and surface recuperation by mouth and second point of fixation (strap or clip). If loose will dangle and swivel underwater.
Upon surfacing diver with snorkel can immediately and uninterruptedly assume horizontal recuperating position;)
[] ALL WHILE KEEPING HIS VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE BOTTOM.[/U]
Archimedes Principle working at its best. Duh.....!
Body surface spread evenly, effortless flotation versus constant kicking for the necessary vertical position of a diver without snorkel in mouth.:crazy:
If snorkel cleared by the "aspersion" method (blowing out a few inches before surface breaking) it will be dry and ready for immediate inhalation of air. This debunks the opposing argument.
Uninterrupted permanent visual acquisition of object of interest (prey, gun, fleeing or wounded fish, etc.)
If a Moderator would kindly set a POLL or survey we will know what the majority of us do. For the time being until this happens (if it does....):boring1:
What do you do, are you a "IN" or a "OUT" kind of snorkeler...? Me, I'm all in......:laughing3: