Choosing the Right Snorkel
Choosing the right snorkel is vital if you are going to enjoy your underwater experience. With so many different types of snorkels on the market, it may be difficult to choose the right snorkel. Here are some tips to make your 
purchase easier.
Basically any type of snorkel will do the job, but you want a more comfortable and efficient snorkel to enjoy your diving experience. The typical J snorkel is a rigid, bare bones snorkel and the low cost alternative, but here are some types you may want to consider before picking any type off the shelf.
Many of the snorkels on the market today come with a purge valve. This makes it easier to clear your snorkel, you will not have to tilt your head back every time you want to clear the snorkel. A flexible barrel can also make it easier to purge the snorkel. Of course one of the most important features in choosing the right snorkel is comfort and fit. The mouthpiece needs to fit comfortably and not feel like it is pulling on your mouth. Try to find a mouthpiece made of silicon.
If you swim in rough waters, you will want a semi-dry snorkel. That way you won’t be taking in large amounts of water. Be sure to get the proper length of snorkel that makes you comfortable. If the tube is too short you will be filling with water a lot, and if it is too long it becomes harder to take deep full breathes, and harder for the inexperienced to exhale.
