Remember that the water makes thing appear about a third larger so the need
for correction may not be as great. I have found there to be not much
difference between "dry and regular snorkels - except the cost. You still
end up having to clear them and sometimes the valve in the dry snorkel can
get sand in it or leak making it worse. A face mask with a purge is nice.
Get fins and booties (fins that need booties). The booties often come in
handy for rocks or hot sand.



Russ

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From: "Susan O'Connor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 6:07 AM
Subject: [CONCH-L] DIVE MASKS


> Hello all; I am a novice collector going on my first abroad shelling trip
> and need a new mask,snorkel and fins for snorkeling.  I now need a mask
> with prescription lenses.  My question is do I get the type that has the
> lenses bonded to the inside of the mask or do I get the type where the
> glass in the mask is the lense?  It has been over 20 years since I've been
> snorkeling.  My eyesight has changed drasticaly and I now wear bifocals
> perpetualy. My prescription is fairly high. I do not plan on snorkeling in
> deep water.  It's like starting all over for me with all the new gear
> available. Dry snorkel? Fins? I'm short and heavy. Anyone out there with
> my same issues?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
> Thank You, Susan
>
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