Suzanne Elise Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 So I love the water, I love to swim but I disliked snorkeling. It hurt my nose and sinuses instantly, and the mouth piece bothered me too. I happen to live one block from a dive shop. I went by tonight to see if I could try a snorkel again in the pool. Same result, went back to the dive shop and said no luck. I was going to just buy goggles, when they said we have this other type of full face mask snorkel. I haven't gone in the water yet but it was a game changer. No pinching , no pain, nothing in the mouth that felt like the dentist. Its called Aria ocean reef full face snorkeling mask. I will check back and let you know how it is in the water. Hope this post is not too spammy, but we are going to Cozumel and I felt sad seeing other people talk about snorkeling, and now I can try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Elise Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I tried it at the pool and so far so good! Now I get to pick a spot to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I'm thrilled that you were able to find something you are comfortable with! And hate to diminish any excitement about snorkeling, but there have been some concerns reported about CO2 buildup and safety issues with full face masks. I'd encourage you to look into some of the reports to make a fully formed decision. Good luck snorkeling!! Suzanne Elise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I hope that mask works for you! I choose diving over snorkeling - hated the snorkel - I was always afraid of swallowing too much sea water. LOL I've seen many divers wear the full face mask too. You can even talk through some of them! Suzanne Elise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I tried the full face snorkel and hated it. Something about the way I had to hold my head....gave me such a neck/headache. I hope it works for you ! Suzanne Elise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Elise Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Thanks for the tips. They did mention this style does not re-circulate air, so hopefully that cuts out the CO2 risk. I could breathe very easily in the pool and I have not the best breathing and oxygenation. Inside there was this DIRE pamphlet from the state of Hawaii health department about how many people die snorkeling. It literally had an info graphic with gun, crashing car and a snorkel (snorkel being the most dangerous). It also was very pointed that 17 out of 18 snorkel deaths are non Hawaiian. It even said really don't feel the need to snorkel just because you are in Hawaii. Which is ironically the place I tried to snorkel and couldn't stand it. EMS & Injury Prevention System Branch | Information on Drowning Prevention.webloc WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 6:53 PM, Suzanne Elise said: Thanks for the tips. They did mention this style does not re-circulate air, so hopefully that cuts out the CO2 risk. I could breathe very easily in the pool and I have not the best breathing and oxygenation. Inside there was this DIRE pamphlet from the state of Hawaii health department about how many people die snorkeling. It literally had an info graphic with gun, crashing car and a snorkel (snorkel being the most dangerous). It also was very pointed that 17 out of 18 snorkel deaths are non Hawaiian. It even said really don't feel the need to snorkel just because you are in Hawaii. Which is ironically the place I tried to snorkel and couldn't stand it. EMS & Injury Prevention System Branch | Information on Drowning Prevention.webloc 735 B · 6 downloads My wife hated snorkeling primarily because she was in a car accident when in college and it smashed her jaw. Many decades later It is still really painful for her to bite down on a snorkel.  About 5 years ago we ran across a full face mask for her. She has loved snorkeling ever since.  The CO2 scare with full face masks is largely a myth conjured up by traditional snorkel gear makers. Enjoy  Suzanne Elise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Elise Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, mac66 said: My wife hated snorkeling primarily because she was in a car accident when in college and it smashed her jaw. Many decades later It is still really painful for her to bite down on a snorkel.  About 5 years ago we ran across a full face mask for her. She has loved snorkeling ever since.  The CO2 scare with full face masks is largely a myth conjured up by traditional snorkel gear makers. Enjoy Thats great!!!!!!!!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Elise Posted January 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 The snorkel worked great. I lasted about 45 minutes on my night snorkel excursion. (It was amazing it was like being a mermaid in a night club!) I got a touch of jaw pain on one side at the end. I did snorkel off the beach the next day and it worked even better in the shallow water. (I only saw one fish but it was a beautiful fish) So glad i am now a snorkel girl! mac66, stlsports and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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