Scuba Gear Reviews by Susan Kemp

Oceanic Ultra Dry Snorkel
Rating: almost dry snorkel 2/23/2009

For the most part, it worked great. A few times there was a little water, but Im used to blowing it out so it wasnt really a big deal. One time it came unclipped from my mask when I exited the water. I went straight to the outdoor shower to rinse the salt water off and realized I didnt have my snorkel....I ran back down to the water and was able to find my snorkel in some sea grass in shallow water. A man had stepped on it and knew it wasnt a shell or rock. He showed me the area and I found it. The clips were not broken...Im not sure how it came unhooked from my mask??? Anyway, Im thankful that I found it. Heres my advise...My snorkel is clear in color...if I had it to do over again I would purchase a bright color so if it does come unhooked it would be easier to spot in the ocean. It was a miracle that I found it! Again, it is a great product, just buy a color.

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Scuba. Strap Wrapper
Rating: Big hair saver! 2/23/2009

I cant believe Ive never owned one of these before!!! What a great invention!!! This strap cover stays put and made for easy mask on/off. Most importantly, no hair was yanked out of the back of my head! Ladies, you know what Im talking about... We just returned from a snorkeling trip with friends...I felt horrible that I didnt purchase mask straps for all the wives!!! They were envious of mine. Next trip I will have the perfect gift for all my friends! Only semi-negative was that I had to wear my ponytail a little higher than usual to be above the strap...no big deal.

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H2O Alpha 2 Mask
Rating: Great fit mask 2/23/2009

I am very pleased with my new H2O Alpha 2 mask. My husband and I just returned from a trip to Cozumel where we snorkeled everyday. This is my first mask with a purge valve - loved it! It was comfortable on my face and didnt leave a "red mask mark". Another review spoke of the purge valve rubbing on nose and making nose sore. I didnt have any trouble with that. I had a little trouble with it fogging up, but all my masks have been that way. I used anti-fog spray and spit...does anything really work for a long period of time??? I hope to enjoy this mask for several years!

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