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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.
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5 Great Options for Snorkel Masks with GoPro Mounts

Seriously? You went snorkeling without an undwerater camera? C’mon, maaaan! You don’t ever do that. To be truthful, I’m at a point in my regular snorkel locations where I don’t see much on a regular...
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5 Best US Divers Snorkel Sets

US Divers is a brand that we really like here at the Snorkel Store.  They make really good snorkel equipment sets that are affordable.  You won't find many "premium" sets that go for over...

The Easiest Place to See and Swim with Dolphins for FREE on Big Island...

We've all seen ads, offers, and the "experience of a lifetime" claims from snorkel tour companies and sea parks about having a chance to swim with dolphins.  It's really an attractive offer prospect,...
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The 5 Best Mares Snorkel Sets

Mares is one of those snorkeling gear manufacturers that provides an entire line of snorkeling sets that range from the recreational/hobby sets for one-time or occasional snorkelers (or those who prefer these kinds of...

6 Reasons to Use an Underwater Scooter

We thought long and hard before we started to review and recommend underwater scooters here on The Snorkel Store.  At first, we saw snorkel scooters as a luxury item and, to be completely honest,...
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SeaDoo Explorer X Underwater Scooter Review

The Sea Doo Explorer X is pretty much the top of the line for underwater scooters and its a machine that I consider to be a good hybrid; that is, you can use it for...
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Deal Alert: Get 50% off Snorkel Gear Discount for a Limited Time

I like to hunt for the best deals for snorkel gear on Amazon.  Actually, I'm kind of obsessed with it.  The reason for this is two-fold:  One, I love quality snorkel gear and all...

State of the Site: What to Know About Snorkel Store. net

Come to the snorkel activity in any way that you like.  Just don't come to it lightly.  I'm paraphrasing Stephen King there in his book On Writing where King explains that everyone has their...

Best Women’s Rash Guards for Snorkeling

Rash guards are an important element to protecting your body when in the sun.  It may be even more important when you're snorkeling.  Women's rash guards (and men's) are among the most important yet...
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Why You Should Never Snorkel Alone: Safety, Convenience and More Fun

There are a bunch of different reasons why snorkeling with a buddy makes the experience more fun. No one who contributes to this site has ever, and never will, go snorkeling alone. It’s just...
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US Divers St. Tropez Snorkel Set Review with Deluxe Snorkel Bag, Travel Fins and...

Colors Available: Blue, Black, Yellow and Red Yes, we like to review US Divers snorkel gear.  Mainly because the company has such a large line of recreational snorkel gear to fit most people and their...

The 5 Best Cressi Snorkel Gear Sets

Cressi is an Italian company that makes high-end SCUBA and dive gear.  The company also manufactures great snorkel gear that is amongst the best made and most popular in the sport/hobby.  Founded in 1938...

Maintain and Care for Your Snorkel Gear Guide

Snorkeling is a fantastic way to see underwater life forms. The multicolored coral reefs and the bounteous species of fish will make you look differently at the world. But, before you begin your snorkeling...
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Mares Snorkel Set Review with Long Blades, Dry Snorkel, Mask and Long Fin Bag

Three things about this Mares Razor Snorkel Set stand out right away: the long fins, the low-volume free diving mask, and the carry bag that fits all of it. You don’t always get a bag...
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Do You Need a Wetsuit for Snorkeling?

Our answer to this question is:  Not for the places where we snorkel. If you're snorkeling in tropical areas such as the Maldives, Hawaii, Bahamas, etc, then you will not usually need a wetsuit. The only...