Mask to Snorkel Clips - alternatives

azapa · #1 July 27th, 2007

Kinda minuscule item I know, but one that bothers me a little. I tried the dumb little clip things that are supplied, but they always twist things the wrong way. Fast ascents make for a nasty tugging as well.

I now use the snorkel by itself, or under the mask strap, but I'm sure I'll loose it any day now (rough water entry/ exits at my spot).

How about a short flexible tether, about 3 inches long?

Any cool ideas out there..

THANKS

deep thinker · #2 July 27th, 2007

Well Ive come across a few maybe not so cool but kinda practical ideas...
Use a cable tie to tie the snorkel to the mask, some folks also use a plain old rubber band. What could work nicely though is a short peice of bungee with 2 rubber o rings to the ends, one around the snorkel the other on the mask strap

azapa · #3 July 28th, 2007

thanks for the advice!! I had considered rubber bands but they seem to crumble away after two weeks with the salt and sun. The Orings may last longer. I will report back if I find any great solution.

Bill · #4 July 28th, 2007

Those hair thingees (pony tail bands?) that you find all over the place work great as tiny bungee cords. Just cut it to the size you need. Use them on the mask. float and dive bag to hold snorkels, noseclips, mask and keys.

penguinator · #5 July 29th, 2007

Bill is onto it. Imaging you are wearing your mask, slip the hair elastic in behind the strap. Grab both ends of the elastic, pull them around the front of the strap, and slip your snorkel up through the loops.

Bill · #6 July 29th, 2007

If you twist one of the ends 180 degrees it doesn't slip around as much.

azapa · #7 July 29th, 2007

great ideas guys.. I wonder if my wife will notice those little bungees disappearing hehehe. Thanks.

hteas · #8 July 31st, 2007

I use a silicon snorkel keeper, but not the way they planned on. I took the mask strap off and passed one loop of the snorkel keeper through it, then put the strap back on the mask. I stick the snorkel through the same loop. it holds the snorkel in a really comfortable location for me. If you wanted more freedom for the snorkel, pass it through the other loop.
Howard