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Snorkel Ken

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Snorkel fanatic and water deviant. My snorkel and life partner (Lizzy) and I take to the beaches and bays to use all of the snorkel gear that we can. We try, test and review that gear for you...and we have a lot of fun in the meantime. Other than that, I'm a Soldier, father, bird lover, WoW player and a Boston sports fan.

8 Dangers of the Ocean that You Need to be Aware of at All...

Living near the ocean is a beautiful thing.  Visiting island paradises during vacation is the treat of a lifetime.  All of that beach and ocean time comes with its own set of risks, though. ...

PROMATE Kids Snorkeling Set Review with Purge Mask and Dry Snorkel

Promate is a brand we trust highly in and this is one of the best snorkeling sets for kids that we have come across.  For that reason, it is going to #1 on our...
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Beginners Guide to Choosing and Fitting a Snorkel Mask

You mainly need to make sure that the mask fits your face. If you don’t have the right fit then you won’t have the comfort but more importantly you won’t have a good seal....
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ScubaPro Frameless Snorkel Mask Review

The ScubaPro mask is a single lens, frameless mask that feels light on the face and in the hand. The unique design allows there to be the one lens and a skirt but no...
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6 Best Snorkel Gear Bags to Carry Your Gear and More!

Note:  For the purpose of this article we will recommend the Top 3 Individual Snorkeling Bags and the Top 3 Large Snorkeling Bags. Snorkeling gear bags are an important part of your snorkeling adventure. In...

Tribord Easybreath Snorkeling Mask Review

The makers of the Tribord Easybreath snorkeling maskclaim that with this specialty mask, you can breathe underwater as easily as you can breath on land.  They also like to point out the fact that...

Snorkeling Age and Ability Guidelines

Snorkeling is one of those activities that really can cater to the many different types of people in the world. Snorkeling as a recreation or a sport is more lenient in regard to age,...

Silicone: Best Material for Snorkel Mask Skirts

There are a bunch of things to consider when you’re getting new snorkel gear; size, seal, comfort, color and durability. The most important thing that you’re looking for out of those factors is fit....

Do You have to See Fish to be Snorkeling?

I often go snorkeling with people who expect to see fish. I know that sounds like a given to a lot of people but to be honest I don’t go snorkeling all the time...
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Snorkel First Aid: How to Treat Coral Cuts

If you make it a point not to disturb coral to the best of your ability, following the snorkeling etiquette rules, then you should avoid most injuries from coral.  However, every once in a...
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A History of the Snorkel: 5000 Years Ago to Today

You may be surprised that snorkeling didn’t start out as the luxury water adventure that it has become today. In fact, snorkel history can be traced back over 5,00 years and as the technology...
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Snorkel First Aid: Sea Urchin Puncture Wounds

The first thing to note is that you’re probably not in real danger of dying. Here’s some quick guidance: A puncture from a sea urchin can cause redness, swelling, pain and possible infection in the...

Find the Best Snorkeling Sites in Hawaii

Hawaii is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There are many tourists who are interested in visiting this beautiful place. Hawaii can be a perfect place for you who love...

How To Get Started With Snorkeling

Do you want to snorkel? Are you already an avid or hobbyist snorkeler? If you think that snorkeling is just too difficult or you are worried that you can’t learn how to do this type...
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Get to Know Some of the Best Snorkeling Sites in Bahamas

The Bahamas have all the perfect locations for experiencing the perfect vacation everyone is dreaming of. With its fine beaches and lovely sea, tourists often come to this tourist destination for snorkeling or diving....