This is an old trailer of “Awake” a movie that was released in 2007. Jessica Alba and Hayden Christensen starred in Awake. But check out the beautiful underwater world….
October 2009
We receive a lot of phone calls and we actually write the questions, so we can share the answer with you. One question that we receive frequently is if they can snorkel with a beard. I like to shock the guys and tell them no and listen to them freak… dont worry I quickly tell them that they do not have to shave their beard.
The beard will not affect the performance of the snorkel. The mustache may however affect how the snorkeling mask will seal.
A person’s first reaction when they get leakage into the mask is to tighten the strap. You should, however, try loosening the strap to create a better seal. Most snorkeling masks (well at least the ones that we sell) are made with a soft silicone skirt that conforms to the face better if it is worn looser rather than tighter. The positioning of the strap is also important. Have the mask strap higher on the back of your head rather than lower toward the neck. This will apply a little more pressure toward the seal around the lip area.
Trimming the mustache lower is an option but I always disliked the “Hitler” look. If your mustache is thick try thinning it.
A last resort before shaving is getting a food grade silicone gel, silicone mask seal and rub a bit into the mustache. This will help a lot. Do not use any petroleum based gels such as Vaseline as this will break down the silicone in the mask. The downside to the silicone gel is that it can be a bit troublesome getting it out of the mustache.
So save the beard and test the mustache to see if it works in the pool before vacation, without shaving or thinning it first.
We get this question all the time and the answer? It depends on the child. Taking the little one to the pool first and introducing them to snorkeling is the first step. Make sure they have all the proper fitting snorkel gear, mask, fins, snorkel & snorkeling vest.
Here is a video that you should review first before the little one uses a snorkeling mask, How To Size for a Good Fitting Snorkeling Mask.
Next, you want to make sure the kids snorkeling vest fits and make sure you that it is partially inflated at all times while they are in the water. Most of the snorkeling vests have locking rings so the kids can not deflate the vest to easily. Here is a video to show you how to wear the snorkeling vest.
Because the ocean is so big, be prepared and understand that if they chicken out when they see the ocean. This is very common so dont force the child, take it slow. When you do get them in the ocean they also may be a little intimidated by what they see as some of the fish maybe “ugly” or “big”. Before you go in the water, review with them the underwater creatures they might see. There are wrist ids, waterproof books & cards that you can do in advance or while you are in the water.
It goes without saying, that adult supervision is always required when children are in or near water. Teach your kids good habits, how we never touch anything underwater and the beauty will be there when your kids have kids.
I forgot I had this video and I cracked up laughing again, after I watched it. I had the pleasure of taking 2 new snorkelers (who have never been in the water before) and I had a blast teaching them to snorkel.
As I follow them around with my video, in their brand new snorkel equipment both were so amazed with the underwater world, they were not paying attention to where they were going and BAMMMM… they crash. (no one was hurt.)
Now most have said that I did not warn them since I saw it coming but to tell the truth, it happened so fast that I didnt have the chance. The only thing I am sorry is that I did not let the video continue to run because the 3 of us laughed so hard… well after day one, they never crashed again.
Coast Guard searches Puerto Rico waters & beaches for missing fisherman.
Headlines like this scare us all and we are immediately saddened for his family. The missing 71 year old man who reportedly had gone out snorkeling and fishing and never returned home.
The U.S. Coast Guard released some safety tips to remember before and after snorkeling or diving:
Single lens, double, triple or 4 lens snorkel mask. Purge, no purge. What the heck are we talking about? The difference of your options of snorkeling masks! We offer a great article, Snorkeling Masks – Select the Right One which should be read by all that love the water.
Here is a simple video that we made especially for you. Enjoy!
With so many snorkels in the market, we understand why it can be so confusing on choosing the right one for you, so we made a video. Though we do have a great article, Snorkels, Select the Right One, please find time to read it, but if video is your thing, click play.
