Rating: vest for snorkeling
Reviewer: CYNTHIA C.,
Got this vest for snorkeling in Hawaii. It arrived promptly before my exit to warmer climes and it was easy to put on and off. Suited me and my adventure just fine. Seems to be well made and easy to blow up. I can recommend it without hesitation
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Scuba Deluxe Snorkel Vest with Crotch Strap
Reviewer: David M.,
Prior to a trip to the Bahamas, I bought 2 vests - 1 for my wife and 1 for myself. We already have our own snorkel gear. I am a strong swimmer and still like dive so I did not use my vest. However, my wife kept hers on whenever we were snorkeling. She loved it! With the added confidence we were able to stay in the water longer. I will hold onto the second vest
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147 out of 276 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Free advertising for Scuba.com
Reviewer: Guy Smith, - View all my reviews
Reasonable price and fit/worked fine, but we looked like a SCUBA.COM billboard walking down the beach. I guess thats why they were inexpensive. The Logo could be smaller and still get noticed.
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Rating: Snorkel vest
Reviewer: Patricia G.,
Excellent quality material, quick and easy to inflate/deflate, packs for travel and works well. Is well worth the money and piece of mind.
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Not perfect, but a good vest for the money
Reviewer: Jerome P.,
a good basic snorkeling vest. provides plenty of buoyancy without bulkiness, enough to support a diver wearing a wetsuit and weight belt, and the crotch strap prevents the unit from riding up on your neck. the bright color certainly makes the diver more visible. my one complaint is that i found the inflation hose to be too long and inflexible to easily place in my mouth for inflating. cutting the hose to a shorter length and re-ing the inflation valve on the end of it fixed this problem however.
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235 out of 434 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Nice vest
Reviewer: Thomas M., - View all my reviews
I recently ordered this vest (along with the Junior model for my daughter) for our Royal Caribbean cruise in March 2010. I used this vest for our three snorkeling excursions in Cozumel, Grand Caymens, and in Haiti. Its your basic snorkeling vest - what more can I say - its high quality, and works great. Scuba.com shipped it to me in the time frame as promised. Thanks!
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282 out of 590 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Comfort and great value
Reviewer: Ron K.,
I was unable to find these snorkle vests on my last trip to the Keys. These are great for the kids snorkling on the reef. They had to use their boat safty vest and were very uncomfortable. So glad to find them at a great price
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214 out of 435 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Snorkel Vest
Reviewer: Verna P.,
I cant swim but, I feel very safe snorkeling with the vest.
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Rating: snorkel vest
Reviewer: Lee Trudel, - View all my reviews
Great product at an amazing price and this should keep my wife afloat in cozumel when we go snorkeling.
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100 out of 211 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Snorkel vest w Crotch Strap
Reviewer: Randall Larson, - View all my reviews
All in all a good setup. Crotch strap can be irritating if not adjusted correctly. Could use a velcro piece on end of straps to keep them from dangling or getting in the way.
Questions and Answers for Scuba Deluxe Snorkel Vest with Crotch Strap:
Leila:
What are the measurements of the Junior size and the adult size? I am an adult, weighing 112 lbs, but very narrow shoulders & rib cage. I usually have to have a childs size vest.
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Unfortunately we do not have the dimensions of the articles themselves. The biggest concern would be the lift capacity. The Jr. snorkel vest is not designed to float that much weight.
Thomas:
The Email ad listed this item for 29.95 but when I attempted to purchase it it showed as 39.95. Can you help? Thnx-Tom.
Clarke (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Thomas, Thank you for your inquiry! I believe you are referring to our Bi-Weekly newsletter. Please open the newsletter as you received it in your e-mail In-Box. Locate the item and then scroll to “Order Here”. That will take you to our site where you will then select the size you want and “Add to Cart” If you have any questions or wish to place an order, please call us at 1-800-247-2822 or 949-221-9300.
kay:
is a snorkel vest better for snorkeling with than a life jacket
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
The reason a snorkeling vest is more suitable for snorkeling is that when you don't want or need it, you can leave it deflated. It isn't so much designed to be a 100% of the time flotation device as more of an item that will allow you to remain on the surface and relax or rest but also allow the user the freedom to dive underwater if they choose.
greg:
how to put this on? any demo video?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Greg, you would put your head threw the opening in the vest. Then there is a waist strap and a crotch that you wear to keep the vest close to your chest. If you have any other questions please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.
Steve:
Will the small be siutable for a child of 7 that weighs approx 65 pounds
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Junior size would be the best size to order.
Linda:
Does the deluxe snorkel vest have a brass stem?
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Linda, no it has a plastic tip.
mike:
sm sv01 What is the size specs for this vest? Do I need a large or an xl Does it go by weight jacket size????? Thanks
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Use the weight to select a size.
Ilyne:
What is the bouyancy lift on this snorkeling vest? Any suggestions on a packable vest that gives the greatest lift?
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Any of the vests will pack fairly small and will have around 10 lbs of lift.
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