Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel

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Average Customer Review: based on 361 reviews.

Rating: Best snorkel ever
Reviewer: Sandra C., Friday, December 09, 2011
I just used the dry snorkel in the Atlantic Ocean while smoring and diving without tanks. It was fantastic! The snorkel stayed dry the entire time. No more gurgling and purging in the tube. I liked it so much may be ordering another for my spouse!

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17 out of 30 people found this review helpful.



Rating: True to form
Reviewer: Mark M., Thursday, September 29, 2011
This snorkel lives up to its name. In rough surf and diving 10-15 down to reefs to admire the sights up close I never had and issue with water entry to the snorkel. I will note that I did find however that if I "purged" on my acsent I did allow a small amount of water to enter but with minimal effort I quickly cleared through the bottom valve. Moral of the story...you dont "need" to purge on the way up to clear your snorkel (old habit) I liked it so much that while on vacation in Maui, Hawaii I talked my wife into upgrading her older equipment!

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33 out of 61 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Ultra Dry Snorkel
Reviewer: Jared Piety, Monday, September 12, 2011 - View all my reviews
I had one before from Scuba.com purchased at the dive show in Long Beach. It worked perfect but then some how it came loose from my mask and now I am purchasing another one to have the comfort of the first one. I also had a US Diver supposedly dry snorkle, but it was not what it was advertised to be.

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34 out of 69 people found this review helpful.



Rating: I didnt enjoy snorkeling before getting this snorkel!
Reviewer: Anita E., Monday, August 01, 2011 - View all my reviews
I never enjoyed snorkeling because I always ended up swallowing water if I tried to dive under the water. With the ultra-dry snorkel by Oceanic, I no longer swallow water and can enjoy snorkeling and getting closer to things I want to photograph.

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64 out of 122 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel
Reviewer: Ronald Rarick, Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - View all my reviews
I have been diving since 1962 and have never had a snorkel that was worth a damn and generaly avoided them. The Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel is a super dry streamline snorkel and a joy to use. In the Florida Keys hunting lobster the water is choppy so the OUDS keeps me from swallowing sea water. Good job by Oceanic on the design. Ron Rarick

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55 out of 111 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Amazing Snorkel
Reviewer: Andrew Berk, Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - View all my reviews
Im new to scuba diving and wanted to buy a good snorkel from the get go and this snorkel is just about the best they come. Takes a little getting use to the auto close when it goes in the water, but I guess thats better then a mouth full of water. Highly recommend. The customer service at scuba.com is also top notch when it came to helping me.

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67 out of 132 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Truly dry snorkel
Reviewer: Keith D Brilhart, Sunday, June 26, 2011 - View all my reviews
I bought this for my wife who always seemed to have trouble adjusting her snorkel and would be coughing due to water in her old snorkel (which has some dry features). This is the solution! Even when a wave went over her head, it stopped water entry. Well worth it if you ever shore dive.

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70 out of 136 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Great Item! Great Value!
Reviewer: Joseph W., Thursday, June 16, 2011 - View all my reviews
this snorkel was a "trust" buy. i read the reviews and did some homework and it paid off. i took this on a beach trip and was amazed at the performance. even though the beach had red flags out during my swims, the snorkel did not allow a single of water to enter the tube. it was slightly difficult to attach to my face mask but held firm and was very comfortable against my head.the "stock" mouth piece was extremely comfortable and swung down away from my face without that usual whipping action. i believe this snorkel will last a very long time due to the fine material from which it was constructed. sorry scuba dealer. a great value for the cost. i am an occasional snorkeler and do not go on dive trips yet, but i am sure this will work well for recreational dives.

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70 out of 137 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Best Snorkel Ever!!
Reviewer: DIRK D., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - View all my reviews
So this little gem is probably my favorite piece of dive equipment I own. What is there to a snorkel right? a hole that goes to the surface for air? My old snorkel (or straw as i like to call it now) broke and I opted for a more expensive one with low expectations of it actually being a "Dry" snorkel but after about 20 to 30 dives I can honestly say its dryer than dry. I thought i would kind miss barley making it to the surface before forcing out all the water but I really dont! Absolutely zero water gets caught up in this snorkel and the only draw back i can think of is being about a foot under water and trying to take a breath and getting no air (cause its capped off) or sometimes I try and take a deep breath too fast and it does its job and clogs up and lastly you cant depict or imitate a whale that well when no water spurts out the top of your snorkel/blow hole. Def worth the money and will buy again if needed- also dont know about other "Dry" snorkels cause this is the first Ive ever owned but I can tell you Ive found one that so crucial I wont need to try any other.

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126 out of 256 people found this review helpful.



Rating: ulltra dry snorkel
Reviewer: william cleaver, Sunday, September 26, 2010 - View all my reviews
Great snorkel! Had and easy purge and very smooth and easy to breath through. did get a little water in but i have a feeling i wasnt bitting down on the mouth peice good enough. Over all very comfortable and satifying.

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137 out of 271 people found this review helpful.