Snorkelling kits
Posted by: Diccus62 on 08 December 2010
Hi folks. I'm after cheapish snorkelling kits for the kids for holidays next year. We have a budget of around £30 for face mask, snorkel and flippers. Any ideas for reputable companies as the choice seems bewildering
Many thanks in anticipation
Diccus
Many thanks in anticipation
Diccus
If Nic's offer doesn't work out, as someone who used to do subaqua (albeit some years ago now) this Beuchat set illustrates the sort of features you need to look for, especially in a 'starter' set:
Mask with a good seal, separate nose. Snorkel not too long, with a gentle curve for easy purging of water. Fins robust with plenty of adjustment (at their ages adjustable straps are definitely more flexible than full foot types). And all in a visible colour.
With a quick Google I found this set at a specialist shop, which also adds confidence. Budget £25. (No hot links allowed on here, so right click on the image and Properties will give you the details...)
Mask with a good seal, separate nose. Snorkel not too long, with a gentle curve for easy purging of water. Fins robust with plenty of adjustment (at their ages adjustable straps are definitely more flexible than full foot types). And all in a visible colour.
With a quick Google I found this set at a specialist shop, which also adds confidence. Budget £25. (No hot links allowed on here, so right click on the image and Properties will give you the details...)
quote:Originally posted by JWM:
If Nic's offer doesn't work out, as someone who used to do subaqua (albeit some years ago now) this Beuchat set illustrates the sort of features you need to look for, especially in a 'starter' set:
Mask with a good seal, separate nose. Snorkel not too long, with a gentle curve for easy purging of water. Fins robust with plenty of adjustment (at their ages adjustable straps are definitely more flexible than full foot types). And all in a visible colour.
With a quick Google I found this set at a specialist shop, which also adds confidence. Budget £25. (No hot links allowed on here, so right click on the image and Properties will give you the details...)
Excellent equipment,and the distributors are really nice people
.Cheers guys that's really helpful
quote:Originally posted by JWM:
If Nic's offer doesn't work out, as someone who used to do subaqua (albeit some years ago now) this Beuchat set illustrates the sort of features you need to look for, especially in a 'starter' set:
Mask with a good seal, separate nose. Snorkel not too long, with a gentle curve for easy purging of water. Fins robust with plenty of adjustment (at their ages adjustable straps are definitely more flexible than full foot types). And all in a visible colour.
With a quick Google I found this set at a specialist shop, which also adds confidence. Budget £25. (No hot links allowed on here, so right click on the image and Properties will give you the details...)
Arrived today, thanks again
AND they'll think they're Jacques Cousteau 
in kit that cool-looking
in kit that cool-looking quote:Originally posted by JWM:
Flame, I agree about full foot fins, but these are for kids with their rapidly growing feet!
Valid point
Oh yes