Dry snorkel dependant!
I have tried tons of snorkels, and the Ocean Master is the only one that works for me. I know freedivers are suppose to use simple snorkels, but I just can’t relax in the breathup with the thought I could get a mouthful at any time. I would rather deal with the extra drag. Our chop here might also have something to do with it too.
I am on my fourth Ocean Master. The weak point of the snorkel, besides the clip that breaks easy, is the pivot between the mouthpiece and the tube. It won’t last a year with me. I have discovered the flexible tube one (also considered a no-no for freedivers) lasts longer because the pivot doesn’t have to work as much.
When I am diving deep (non-spearfishing) I hand my snorkel to my spotter and breathup on my back. Some day I am going try attaching it to my float with a lease or something for spearfishing.
don
PS If you break the clip, try e-mailing Ocean Master. They sent me 3 free.
PS II My 7-year old daughter can snorkel for hours with a plain no-valve snorkel and with waves breaking over her head and never complain. She blows it out without even thinking about it. I think I will never have her try a dry snorkel.
PS III Nice picture Freediver81!