Many people have heard about the new dry snorkel invention but few truly understand its benefits to the diver. There are dozens of styles on the market of snorkels but picking the right one for the individual can sometimes be a difficult task. Most are used to the classic style but this newer dry style of snorkels are beneficial to the modern diver in many ways. First of all the main purpose of the new style of snorkel is to ensure no water, or at least minimal water gets inside if the snorkel were to submerge. There is a pressure valve system set up at the top of the tube to filter out any water that may get in so that breathing is not interrupted.
The dry snorkel has its pros and then it also has some cons. Divers sometimes complain about the buoyancy factor of the snorkel saying it bobs around too much and hits the diver in the head. However while this may happen slightly more often with the dry style the same thing can be said about any type of snorkel. Ensuring the type being purchased is of good quality is essential, there have been reports of the water filtration valve closing at times when not supposed to on cheaper models. This can make it hard to breath, of course just raising ones head out of the water for a breath is all that’s needed but then why have a snorkel. Also ensuring the model being purchased is built for function not flare is essential, some manufacturers have loaded their snorkels with add-ons that can weigh it and the diver down causing drag and tiring out a swimmer faster.
When one is comparing snorkels, weighing the pros and cons of what to purchase there are many factors to take into consideration. Most importantly however picking a snorkel that will ensure the swimmer has the most relaxing enjoyable swim possible. With the dry snorkel one can save energy by never having to stop and clean the snorkel out of water, because of the fact that there will be no water in it. This can make swimming much for leisurely and enjoyable, however rushing to a decision is never a good idea, find the style and model that works for the individual. Dry or wet a snorkel will enhance ones swimming experience to a new level.